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Urethral insert for treatment of erectile dysfunction

US5242391A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 30, 1991
Grant dateSep 7, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2210/167
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction, particularly impotence, priapism and Peyronie's disease is treated by the transurethral administration of a therapeutically effective agent. The agents are administered to the urethra by means of a penile insert (1) having a rapidly releasing coating (4) containing the agent on its exterior surface or by means of an inserter (27) carrying an agent containing dose of agent (31) which can be displaced into the urethra.

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