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Non-invasive electrical and magnetic nerve stimulators used to treat overactive bladder and urinary incontinence

US9174045B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Electrocore, Inc. · US

Inventors

Bruce J. Simon · Mountain Lakes, US
Joseph P. Errico · Green Brook, US
John T. Raffle · Austin, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 24, 2011
Grant date	Nov 3, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 5, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N2/006
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Transcutaneous electrical and magnetic nerve stimulation devices and methods generate energy that is delivered noninvasively to selected nerve fibers within the patient to treat lower urinary tract disorders. The disorders comprise overactive bladder, urge incontinence, stress, incontinence, urge frequency, non-obstructive urinary retention and interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome. In preferred embodiments, a posterior tibial nerve of a patient is stimulated non-invasively to treat bladder disorders.

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