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Fractional treatment of urinary incontinence

US11925407B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2020
Grant dateMar 12, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/1475
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for tissue treatment includes a central blunt urethra fixator, which may serve as a return electrode. An array of electrodes is positioned circumferentially about the central blunt urethra fixator and distanced radially from the central blunt urethra fixator. At least one of the electrodes is an active electrode. The central blunt urethra fixator and electrodes protrude from a housing. A main unit includes an RF generator, a controller unit, a power supply and a user interface. The main unit delivers RF energy between the return electrode and a conductive tip of the active electrode to create collagen contraction in a vicinity of the active electrode.

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