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Device for the treatment of urinary incontinence

US7163506B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 15, 2003
Grant dateJan 16, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00805
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Constitution of a suburethral sling connected to two balloons located on each side of the urethra. The device preferably consists of two subassemblies (12a and 12b) each comprising an inflatable balloon (13) and a strip (16) one end of which is attached to the surface of the balloon. The two strips (16) are connected together to form a suburethral sling.

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