Urological device
US8876800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/2433
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A urological device comprises a urological valve having a plurality of valve leaflets with a region of co-aption between the valve leaflets. The valve has a normally closed configuration in which the valve leaflets are engaged at the region of co-aption and an open configuration in which the leaflets are separated at the co-aption region for fluid flow through the valve. The valve is automatically movable from the closed configuration to the open configuration in response to applied urological pressure.
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