Urethral insert for treatment of erectile dysfunction
US5242391A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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