Artificial sphincter

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A - Human Necessities

61

F

A61F 2/02 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2578120

A biologically implantable artificial sphincter system and methods of using the same is disclosed. The artificial sphincter system disclosed herein comprises a support and an electroactive polymer element, both of which are adapted and configured to open and/or close a body cavity. The artificial sphincter systems are useful in the treatment of urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and reflux disorders. The implanted artificial sphincter can also provide a signal to the recipient to urinate or defecate.

L'invention concerne un système de sphincter artificiel biologiquement implantable ainsi que des méthodes d'utilisation de ce dernier. Le système de sphincter artificiel selon l'invention comprend un support et un élément polymère électroactif, qui sont adaptés et conçus pour ouvrir et/ou fermer une cavité corporelle. Les systèmes de sphincters artificiels sont utiles dans le traitement de l'incontinence urinaire, de l'incontinence fécale et les troubles de reflux. Le sphincter artificiel implanté peut également fournir un signal au receveur pour uriner ou déféquer.

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