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Incontinence electrode apparatus and method

  • US 5,314,465 A
  • Filed: 01/14/1993
  • Issued: 05/24/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A urinary incontinence electrode for stimulation of vaginal musculature, the electrode comprising a resilient hollow cylindrical body having an outer surface, an inner surface and opposing sealed ends, the inner surface and opposing sealed ends defining an enclosed, generally cylindrical cavity, the body further having a first conductive region and a second conductive region disposed on the outer surface, the first and second conductive regions being separated by a non-conductive region and being configured for electrical connection to an electric power source, wherein upon being electrically connected to the electric power source, inserted into a vagina, and activated by the electric power source, the cylindrical body flexes inwardly in response to a contraction of the vaginal musculature.

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