Treating urinary retention
US6494879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0018
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A urethral prosthesis provides relief of urinary retention and has first and second tubular elements with an interposed bridge segment. A valve can be disposed in the second tubular element to control the flow of urine therethrough.
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