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Nonsurgical intraurethral bladder control device

  • US 5,437,604 A
  • Filed: 08/30/1994
  • Issued: 08/01/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In bladder control apparatus adapted to be placed in a urethra and including a valve block having a valve with open and closed positions and a fluid flow path through the valve block, apparatus adapted for sizing the valve block for an individual patient comprising:

  • a. pressure apparatus means for providing lubricant under pressure, said pressure apparatus means having a pressure gauge for determining lubricant pressure; and

    b. at least one elongated probe of predetermined diameter, each said probe having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending from the proximal end to near the distal end;

    each said probe having attachment means for attaching said pressure apparatus means to the proximal end thereof; and

    , each said probe further having a number of holes near the distal portion thereof communicating with said lumen.

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