초록 ▼

Embodiments of a prosthesis designed to be used to treat female incontinence are disclosed. In each of the embodiments, the prosthesis is of generally U-shaped cross-section, including one leg of the “U”inserted within the vagina and another leg of the “U”engaging against the mons pubis area. The le

Embodiments of a prosthesis designed to be used to treat female incontinence are disclosed. In each of the embodiments, the prosthesis is of generally U-shaped cross-section, including one leg of the “U”inserted within the vagina and another leg of the “U”engaging against the mons pubis area. The leg which is inserted within the vagina has attached thereto an inflatable balloon designed to be inflated to press against the urethra to compress the urethra against tissue in the rear portion of the symphysis pubis of control urinary incontinence. In one embodiment of the present invention, the entirety of the device is of unitary construction. In a second embodiment, the legs of the “U”are pivotably interconnected to allow adjustment of the relative orientation thereof.

대표청구항 ▼

An improved prosthesis for use with a woman having a vagina, urethra, mons pubis and symphysis pubis, said prosthesis comprising: (a) a first leg sized and configured to be received in said vagina, said first leg having a chamber; (b) a second leg connected to said first leg via a bottom portion and

An improved prosthesis for use with a woman having a vagina, urethra, mons pubis and symphysis pubis, said prosthesis comprising: (a) a first leg sized and configured to be received in said vagina, said first leg having a chamber; (b) a second leg connected to said first leg via a bottom portion and configured to bear against said mons pubis when said first leg is within said vagina; (c) an inflatable balloon at least partially contained within said chamber and having a bottom wall remote from said chamber and engaging a common wall separating said vagina and urethra when said first leg is within said vagina; and (d) inflation means for selectively inflating said balloon to compress said urethra and thereby prevent undesired urine leakage, engagement of said second leg on said mons pubis maintaining pressure of said balloon on said common wall.