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A urethral occlusion device having a very malleable, flexible, deformable polymer occlusion band which may be easily wrapped about the exterior of the penis to provide sufficient pressure to prevent urine flow, but without restricting blood circulation. The occlusion band includes a silicone rubber

A urethral occlusion device having a very malleable, flexible, deformable polymer occlusion band which may be easily wrapped about the exterior of the penis to provide sufficient pressure to prevent urine flow, but without restricting blood circulation. The occlusion band includes a silicone rubber shell with silicone gel liner surfaces which provide a washable, reusable, skin-sensitive bond when wrapped, and allow the band to be tightened to the patient's desired degree of compression. A plurality of pliant, deformable ribs are positioned on the occlusion band and oriented along the underside of the penis to mildly stretch the urethra to an occluded position. An elastomeric cincture ring may also be added circumscribing the occlusion band to apply additional compressive pressure, the cross-sectional area of each of the three finger-engaging rings being greater than that of the central pressure-exerting ring so that an outward stretching force will deform the central pressure-exerting ring more than the finger-engaging rings.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A urethral occlusion device for retaining urine in the bladder of a male patient having a penis and a urethra by occluding said urethra, said penis also having blood circulating through a vascular system therein, said apparatus comprising:an occlusion band which is wrappe

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A urethral occlusion device for retaining urine in the bladder of a male patient having a penis and a urethra by occluding said urethra, said penis also having blood circulating through a vascular system therein, said apparatus comprising:an occlusion band which is wrapped circumferentially about the penis and is fabricated from a flexible, deformable, elastomeric material, said occlusion band having an inner surface and an outer surface when wrapped about the penis, said occlusion band defining at least one region having an intrinsically tacky surface to contact and adhere to the penis and to said outer surface of said occlusion band, said occlusion band further defining at least one rib member extending from said inner surface of said occlusion band generally inward toward the urethra, said at least one rib member being generally pliant and deformable, said occlusion band applying sufficient pressure on said at least one rib member so as to press said at least one rib member inwardly into the penis so as to alter the path of the urethra and cause the urethra to stretch and become occluded to obstruct the flow of urine from the bladder, while simultaneously the occlusion band does not significantly interfere with the flow of blood circulating through the vascular system of the penis of the patient.