Device for the treatment of urinary incontinence
US7163506B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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