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Treating urinary retention

US7547291B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2004
Grant dateJun 16, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2026

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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