Urinary Plug Device
OwnerDavid Hesseinventor
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Abstract
A disposable device for absorbing urine and/or bodily fluids in the urethra having a cylindrical body having a top and bottom end. The body is made of absorbent material that expands upon contact with urine and bodily fluids and includes a string connected to the bottom end of the body for removing the device from the urethra. The device can include a vasodilator in or on a surface of the body and can be used to treat urinary incontinence and/or erectile dysfunction by inserting into the urethra and removing the device after it has been impregnated with fluid. The device can be included in a kit with a plunger for insertion.
Claims22
A kit for treating urinary incontinence comprising:
- a device having
- a substantially cylindrical body having an insertion end and a withdrawal end, said body comprised of absorbent material to absorb urine in a urethra, and
- a string attached to and exiting the withdrawal end of the body for removing the device from the urethra;
- and
- an applicator adapted for inserting the device into the urethra of a human.
A method for treating urinary incontinence in a patient in need thereof comprising:
- inserting into the urethra of a patient having urinary incontinence through a urethral opening a device having
- a substantially cylindrical body having an insertion end and a withdrawal end, said body comprised of absorbent material to absorb urine in a urethra, and
- a string attached to and exiting the withdrawal end of the body for removing the device from the urethra;
- and
- removing the device after it has been impregnated with urine.
A kit for treating erectile dysfunction comprising:
- a device having
- a substantially cylindrical body having an insertion end and a withdrawal end, said body comprised of absorbent material, and
- a string attached to and exiting the withdrawal end of the body for removing the device from the urethra;
- an applicator adapted for inserting the device into the urethra of a male human;
- and
- a vasodilator comprised in or on the body of the device and/or the applicator.
A method for treating erectile dysfunction in a patient in need thereof, comprising
- inserting a device into the urethra of a patient in need thereof through a male urethral opening, the device having
- a substantially cylindrical body having an insertion end and a withdrawal end, said body comprised of absorbent material,
- a vasodilator comprised in or on a surface of the body, and
- a string attached to and exiting the withdrawal end of the body for removing the device from the urethra;
- leaving the device in the urethra for 5-20 minutes;
- and
- removing the device prior to or after sexual activity.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.