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US 2012/0185014 A1Published application
Rectal Stimulator Device and Use Thereof for the Treatment of Rectal, Fecal and/or Urinary Incontinence
AssigneeAntemis
InventorGérard Guez
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Abstract
The invention relates to a rectal stimulator device for the treatment of rectal, fecal and/or urinary incontinence. The device comprises a) an ovoid-shaped stimulator provided with a microcontroller and an electronic circuit for receiving treatment instructions, electrodes for transmitting electrical pulses to the pelvic floor musculature and instructions to the microcontroller, and a battery and b) a stimulator grip member.
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A rectal stimulator device for the treatment of rectal, fecal and/or urinary incontinence, comprising:
- a—an ovoid-shaped stimulator ensuring contact with the rectal mucosa, wherein the stimulator is provided with:
- a microcontroller and an electronic circuit capable of receiving treatment instructions,
- electrodes for transmitting electrical pulses to the pelvic floor musculature and for transmitting the instructions to the microcontroller;
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- a battery, advantageously a rechargeable battery;
- b—a stimulator grip member, arranged at one end of the stimulator and configured so that the stimulator can be inserted into the anus of the patient in such a way as to ensure contact of the electrodes with the rectal mucosa.
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