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Multi-tube sensor for sensing urinary sphincter and urethral pressure

  • US 20060247725A1
  • Filed: 04/28/2005
  • Published: 11/02/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/28/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable pressure sensor comprising:

  • a sensor housing;

    a first flexible tube extending from the housing;

    a second flexible tube extending from the housing; and

    a sensing device that senses a fluid pressure within the first flexible tube indicative of a urinary sphincter pressure level when the first flexible tube is positioned adjacent a urinary sphincter of a patient, and senses a fluid pressure within the second flexible tube indicative of a urethral pressure level when the second flexible tube is positioned within a urethra of the patient.

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