Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

5-6-2003

Patent Number

patent number 6558312

Abstract

An intraurethral device that can be used to inhibit leakage of urine due to incontinence is provided. The intraurethral device can include a urethral plug made from a biocompatible, flexible material. The intraurethral device can also include a first insertion element in operative communication with a second insertion element to facilitate self-insertion of the urethral plug into the urethra. Furthermore, in some instances, various mechanisms can be provided to keep the intraurethral device substantially sterile and/or clean prior to and/or during the insertion process.

Application Number

09/805581

Assignees

Clemson University (Clemson, SC)

Filing Date

2001-03-13

Primary/U.S. Class

600/29

Other/U.S. Class

128/885, 264/264

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