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US 6,645,138 B2Granted
Adjustable implantable genitourinary device
AssigneeUromedica, Inc.
InventorsTimothy C. Cook, John H. Burton
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AssigneeUromedica, Inc.
InventorsTimothy C. Cook, John H. Burton
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An implantable medical device and method for adjustably restricting a selected body lumen such as a urethra or ureter of a patient to treat urinary incontinence or ureteral reflux. The device includes an adjustable, self-sealing element having a continuous wall, including an inner surface defining a chamber. The adjustable element expands or contracts due to fluid volume introduced into the chamber for restricting a body lumen. After being implanted into a patient, the size of the adjustable element is altered by first locating the adjustable element implanted adjacent the body lumen, and then establishing fluid communication with the adjustable element. The volume of the adjustable element is then adjusted by either introducing or removing volume from the chamber of the adjustable element.
A method of restricting a body lumen, comprising:
A method of restricting a body lumen by an adjustable element implanted adjacent to the body lumen, the method comprising:
A method for restricting a body lumen, the method comprising:
A method for restricting a body lumen, the method comprising:
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