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Electrode sling for treating stress and urge incontinence

  • US 9,889,298 B2
  • Filed: 02/22/2007
  • Issued: 02/13/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/03/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable pelvic treatment apparatus, comprising:

  • an implantable mechanical support comprising mesh shaped to support a portion of a urethra of a patient;

    three or more electrodes, coupled to the mechanical support;

    one or more circuitry units on the mechanical support; and

    a control unit electrically coupled to the one or more circuitry units;

    wherein the one or more circuitry units are configured to direct a current from the control unit to a subset of the electrodes in response to a signal from the control unit.

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