AUPQ202699A0 - Prosthetic device for incontinence - Google Patents

Prosthetic device for incontinence

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Publication number
AUPQ202699A0
AUPQ202699A0 AUPQ2026A AUPQ202699A AUPQ202699A0 AU PQ202699 A0 AUPQ202699 A0 AU PQ202699A0 AU PQ2026 A AUPQ2026 A AU PQ2026A AU PQ202699 A AUPQ202699 A AU PQ202699A AU PQ202699 A0 AUPQ202699 A0 AU PQ202699A0
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Australia
Prior art keywords
incontinence
sphincter
flow
prosthetic device
bodily substance
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Abandoned
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AUPQ2026A
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University of Melbourne
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University of Melbourne
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Publication date
Application filed by University of Melbourne filed Critical University of Melbourne
Priority to AUPQ2026A priority Critical patent/AUPQ202699A0/en
Publication of AUPQ202699A0 publication Critical patent/AUPQ202699A0/en
Priority to PCT/AU2000/000925 priority patent/WO2001010357A1/en
Priority to NZ517128A priority patent/NZ517128A/en
Priority to US10/049,071 priority patent/US6659936B1/en
Priority to CA002378388A priority patent/CA2378388C/en
Priority to DE60036873T priority patent/DE60036873T2/de
Priority to AU61414/00A priority patent/AU781755B2/en
Priority to EP00947688A priority patent/EP1207822B1/en
Priority to JP2001514885A priority patent/JP2003506145A/ja
Priority to AT00947688T priority patent/ATE376405T1/de
Priority to US10/730,646 priority patent/US20040116773A1/en
Priority to US11/002,606 priority patent/US7384390B2/en
Priority to AU2005204340A priority patent/AU2005204340C1/en
Priority to US12/057,118 priority patent/US20080195172A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/0004—Closure means for urethra or rectum, i.e. anti-incontinence devices or support slings against pelvic prolapse
    • A61F2/0031—Closure means for urethra or rectum, i.e. anti-incontinence devices or support slings against pelvic prolapse for constricting the lumen; Support slings for the urethra
    • A61F2/0036—Closure means for urethra or rectum, i.e. anti-incontinence devices or support slings against pelvic prolapse for constricting the lumen; Support slings for the urethra implantable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/18—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
    • A61N1/32—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
    • A61N1/36—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation
    • A61N1/36007—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation of urogenital or gastrointestinal organs, e.g. for incontinence control
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/02—Prostheses implantable into the body
    • A61F2/08—Muscles; Tendons; Ligaments
    • A61F2002/0894—Muscles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/02—Details
    • A61N1/04—Electrodes
    • A61N1/05—Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Urology & Nephrology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Cardiology (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Transplantation (AREA)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AREA)
  • Gastroenterology & Hepatology (AREA)
  • Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
  • Radiology & Medical Imaging (AREA)
  • Electrotherapy Devices (AREA)
  • Prostheses (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
  • Percussion Or Vibration Massage (AREA)
AUPQ2026A 1999-08-04 1999-08-04 Prosthetic device for incontinence Abandoned AUPQ202699A0 (en)

Priority Applications (14)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AUPQ2026A AUPQ202699A0 (en) 1999-08-04 1999-08-04 Prosthetic device for incontinence
AT00947688T ATE376405T1 (de) 1999-08-04 2000-08-04 Verfahren und vorrichtung zum behandeln von inkontinenz
AU61414/00A AU781755B2 (en) 1999-08-04 2000-08-04 Method and apparatus for treating incontinence
JP2001514885A JP2003506145A (ja) 1999-08-04 2000-08-04 失禁治療装置及び方法
US10/049,071 US6659936B1 (en) 1999-08-04 2000-08-04 Method and apparatus for treating incontinence
CA002378388A CA2378388C (en) 1999-08-04 2000-08-04 Method and apparatus for treating incontinence
DE60036873T DE60036873T2 (de) 1999-08-04 2000-08-04 Verfahren und vorrichtung zum behandeln von inkontinenz
PCT/AU2000/000925 WO2001010357A1 (en) 1999-08-04 2000-08-04 Method and apparatus for treating incontinence
EP00947688A EP1207822B1 (en) 1999-08-04 2000-08-04 Method and apparatus for treating incontinence
NZ517128A NZ517128A (en) 1999-08-04 2000-08-04 System for treating urinary incontinence
US10/730,646 US20040116773A1 (en) 1999-08-04 2003-12-08 Method and apparatus for treating incontinence
US11/002,606 US7384390B2 (en) 1999-08-04 2004-12-02 Method and apparatus for treating incontinence
AU2005204340A AU2005204340C1 (en) 1999-08-04 2005-08-30 Method and apparatus for treating incontinence
US12/057,118 US20080195172A1 (en) 1999-08-04 2008-03-27 Method and apparatus for treating incontinence

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AUPQ2026A AUPQ202699A0 (en) 1999-08-04 1999-08-04 Prosthetic device for incontinence

Publications (1)

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AUPQ202699A0 true AUPQ202699A0 (en) 1999-08-26

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AUPQ2026A Abandoned AUPQ202699A0 (en) 1999-08-04 1999-08-04 Prosthetic device for incontinence

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US (4) US6659936B1 (https=)
EP (1) EP1207822B1 (https=)
JP (1) JP2003506145A (https=)
AT (1) ATE376405T1 (https=)
AU (1) AUPQ202699A0 (https=)
CA (1) CA2378388C (https=)
DE (1) DE60036873T2 (https=)
NZ (1) NZ517128A (https=)
WO (1) WO2001010357A1 (https=)

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