초록 ▼

A novel urethral plug having adhesive thereon, wherein the adhesive seals the plug against the tissues surrounding the meatus and/or urethra, thereby arresting movement of the plug while it functions in the urethra to block the flow of urine. The urethral plug comprises a hollow or solid body which

A novel urethral plug having adhesive thereon, wherein the adhesive seals the plug against the tissues surrounding the meatus and/or urethra, thereby arresting movement of the plug while it functions in the urethra to block the flow of urine. The urethral plug comprises a hollow or solid body which is of a sufficient length and diameter to occlude the urethra. In one embodiment, adhesive is disposed on the meatal plate of the plug so as to secure the plug against the tissues surrounding the urethral meatus. In a second embodiment, adhesive is disposed on the body of the plug so as to seal the plug against the urethral wall. In a third embodiment, the adhesive is disposed on a portion of the meatal plate so as to seal the plug against the tissues surrounding the urethral meatus. The adhesive seals the urethral plug in place until the user wishes to void, at which time, the seal may be broken by exerting a pulling force on the plug.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A remove-to-void urethral plug having enhanced sealing capabilities comprising:a non-expandable, hollow body adapted to internally occlude the urethra, the body having a substantially constant cross section, anda meatal plate attached to the body, the meatal plate having

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A remove-to-void urethral plug having enhanced sealing capabilities comprising:a non-expandable, hollow body adapted to internally occlude the urethra, the body having a substantially constant cross section, anda meatal plate attached to the body, the meatal plate having a layer of adhesive on at least a portion thereof for anchoring the meatal plate at the urethral meatus.