CA2193943A1 - An assembly and method for prevention of urinary incontinence in humans - Google Patents
An assembly and method for prevention of urinary incontinence in humansInfo
- Publication number
- CA2193943A1 CA2193943A1 CA002193943A CA2193943A CA2193943A1 CA 2193943 A1 CA2193943 A1 CA 2193943A1 CA 002193943 A CA002193943 A CA 002193943A CA 2193943 A CA2193943 A CA 2193943A CA 2193943 A1 CA2193943 A1 CA 2193943A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- applicator
- urethra
- assembly
- shell
- accordance
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
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Classifications
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- 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
- A61F2/0009—Closure means for urethra or rectum, i.e. anti-incontinence devices or support slings against pelvic prolapse placed in or outside the body opening close to the surface of the body
Landscapes
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Urology & Nephrology (AREA)
- Cardiology (AREA)
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AREA)
- Transplantation (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Biomedical Technology (AREA)
- Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
- Vascular Medicine (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
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- Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US08/267,487 | 1994-06-29 | ||
US08/267,487 US5671755A (en) | 1994-06-29 | 1994-06-29 | Assembly and method for controlling urinary incontinence in humans |
US27499594A | 1994-07-13 | 1994-07-13 | |
US08/274,995 | 1994-07-13 |
Publications (1)
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CA2193943A1 true CA2193943A1 (en) | 1996-01-11 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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CA002193943A Abandoned CA2193943A1 (en) | 1994-06-29 | 1995-06-29 | An assembly and method for prevention of urinary incontinence in humans |
Country Status (5)
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EP (1) | EP0769931A4 (ja) |
JP (1) | JPH10502269A (ja) |
AU (1) | AU2999195A (ja) |
CA (1) | CA2193943A1 (ja) |
WO (1) | WO1996000542A1 (ja) |
Families Citing this family (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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FI97332B (fi) * | 1993-12-23 | 1996-08-30 | Pom Technology Oy Ab | Laite ja menetelmä kaasun ja nesteen muodostaman seoksen pumppaamiseksi ja erottamiseksi |
US5887593A (en) | 1997-01-28 | 1999-03-30 | Levius; Dezso K. | Urinary incontinence device |
US6491713B1 (en) * | 1999-04-05 | 2002-12-10 | Ams Research Corporation | Method and apparatus for placement of a bladder output control device |
CA2769343C (en) * | 2009-07-29 | 2017-10-17 | 0884543 B.C. Ltd. | Urinary incontinence device |
Family Cites Families (10)
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US702570A (en) * | 1901-08-01 | 1902-06-17 | Leonard J Lohlein | Combined applicator and syringe. |
DE867126C (de) * | 1949-04-28 | 1954-05-13 | Hans Dr Salm | Geraet zum Verschliessen der Harnroehre |
US3841304A (en) * | 1972-10-16 | 1974-10-15 | A Jones | Inflatable leakage inhibitor |
FR2417291A1 (fr) * | 1978-02-21 | 1979-09-14 | Biotrol Sa Lab | Dispositif d'obturation d'anus artificiel |
US4286596A (en) * | 1978-02-27 | 1981-09-01 | Herbert Rubinstein | Tampon containing a liquid medicant |
US4361150A (en) * | 1980-04-07 | 1982-11-30 | Voss Joseph A | Extruded plastic hygienic applicator |
DE3677535D1 (de) * | 1985-02-28 | 1991-03-28 | Medtronic Inc | Vorrichtung zur inkontinenzkontrolle. |
JP2561922B2 (ja) * | 1986-04-23 | 1996-12-11 | キンバリ− クラ−ク コ−ポレ−シヨン | タンポン・アプリケ−タ |
US5479945A (en) * | 1990-12-31 | 1996-01-02 | Uromed Corporation | Method and a removable device which can be used for the self-administered treatment of urinary tract infections or other disorders |
DK77491A (da) * | 1991-04-25 | 1992-10-26 | Tage Wenzel Debess | Selvjusterende trykkompenserende indrretning med det formaal at hindre ufrivillig afgang a urin, benaevnt inkontinens, fortrinsvis hos kvinder |
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1995
- 1995-06-29 AU AU29991/95A patent/AU2999195A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1995-06-29 CA CA002193943A patent/CA2193943A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1995-06-29 WO PCT/US1995/008157 patent/WO1996000542A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1995-06-29 EP EP19950926127 patent/EP0769931A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1995-06-29 JP JP8503423A patent/JPH10502269A/ja active Pending
Also Published As
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JPH10502269A (ja) | 1998-03-03 |
AU2999195A (en) | 1996-01-25 |
EP0769931A1 (en) | 1997-05-02 |
WO1996000542A1 (en) | 1996-01-11 |
EP0769931A4 (en) | 2000-07-27 |
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Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
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FZDE | Discontinued | ||
FZDE | Discontinued |
Effective date: 20000629 |