Endourethral device and method
US6991596B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0175
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endourethral device including proximal and distal anchor assemblies selectively spaced apart by a device body is provided. The proximal anchor assembly is adapted to abuttingly engage at least portions of a bladder neck so as to at least proximally anchor said device, the distal anchor assembly being adapted to engage at least portions of a bulbous urethra so as to at least distally anchor said device. The body extends between the proximal and distal anchors assemblies, the device being adapted such that the anchors are selectively spaced apart for fixed positioning within a lower urinary tract in furtherance of a portion of the body at least partially traversing a prostatic urethra.
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