Abstract:
A Peyronie's treatment device is described that is configured to treat an erect penis (P) having curvature characterized by a first penis side with an unaffected length and a second penis side (40) with an affected length that is shorter than the unaffected length. The device includes a band (20) connected between a proximal support that is attachable to a base (B) of a penis and a distal support that is attachable adjacent a corona of the penis. The band has an elastic material and a second material that is attached to the elastic material. The second material is provided to stop elongation of the elastic material at a length approximately equal to the affected length of the erect penis.
Abstract:
An incontinence treatment device has a solid rod connected between a proximal portion and a distal portion. The proximal portion is insertable into a urinary bladder. The solid rod is configured for placement in the urethra. The solid rod has a length that adapts the distal portion to be positioned outside and distal to the urethra with the proximal portion positioned in the urinary bladder. The proximal portion has a lateral dimension that is at least a factor of 3 greater than a lateral dimension of the solid rod and is so configured to block a neck of the urinary bladder and impede flow of urine out of the urinary bladder. A force applied to the distal portion displaces the proximal portion away from the neck of the urinary bladder to allow urine to exit the urinary bladder.
Abstract:
A Peyronie's treatment device is described that is configured to treat an erect penis (P) having curvature characterized by a first penis side with an unaffected length and a second penis side (40) with an affected length that is shorter than the unaffected length. The device includes a band (20) connected between a proximal support that is attachable to a base (B) of a penis and a distal support that is attachable adjacent a corona of the penis. The band has an elastic material and a second material that is attached to the elastic material. The second material is provided to stop elongation of the elastic material at a length approximately equal to the affected length of the erect penis.
Abstract:
A Peyronie's treatment implant includes a skeletal framework having reinforcing components. Also included are one or more sheath components that are attached to the reinforcing components to provide support for penile tissue. The skeletal framework of the implant allows for elongation of the implant during erection of the penis and for contraction of the implant when the penis is returning to its flaccid state. Also included is at least one attachment mechanism for securing the implant to the penis, the attachment mechanism having a needle for penetrating through the targeted penile tissue and at least one anchor for attachment to the penile tissue.
Abstract:
An incontinence treatment device has a solid rod connected between a proximal portion and a distal portion. The proximal portion is insertable into a urinary bladder. The solid rod is configured for placement in the urethra. The solid rod has a length that adapts the distal portion to be positioned outside and distal to the urethra with the proximal portion positioned in the urinary bladder. The proximal portion has a lateral dimension that is at least a factor of 3 greater than a lateral dimension of the solid rod and is so configured to block a neck of the urinary bladder and impede flow of urine out of the urinary bladder. A force applied to the distal portion displaces the proximal portion away from the neck of the urinary bladder to allow urine to exit the urinary bladder.