Patent ID: 7666132
Filing Date: 2010-02-23
Classification: A61F,A61N

Abstract:
1. An anal incontinence treatment apparatus, comprising: a restriction device for engaging the colon or rectum of a patient to form a restricted fecal passageway in the colon or rectum, the restriction device being operable to open and close the fecal passageway, an external source of energy intended to be external to the patient's body when the restriction device is implanted therein, the external source of energy being adapted to release wireless energy, said energy being used in connection with the operation of the restriction device to open and close the fecal passageway, a control device operable from outside the patient's body for releasing wireless energy from said external source of energy, said wireless energy being used in connection with the operation of said restriction device, said control device comprising: a sensor for sensing pressure, the patient's position or a physical parameter.