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Fecal incontinence device, system and method

US8568292B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateJul 21, 2011
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0018
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for treating fecal incontinence in a subject is provided. The device includes a plug configured for positioning mostly within an anal canal of the subject.

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