Patent ID: 6558312
Filing Date: 2003-05-06
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An intraurethral device for use in a female urinary tract comprising:a urethral plug having a distal end and a proximal end, said proximal end defining a plug opening, said distal end being adapted to be inserted into a urethra, said distal end having a shape that enables said urethral plug to form a seal with the urethra when inserted therein to substantially inhibit urine leakage from the urethra around said urethral plug; a first insertion element having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein at least a portion of said first insertion element is configured to be removably inserted through said plug opening; a second insertion element having an inner surface and an outer surface, said second insertion element defining a channel through which said proximal end of said urethral plug is capable of being inserted; and wherein said inner surface of said second insertion element is placed adjacent to said outer surface of said first insertion element such that said second insertion element is in operative communication with said first insertion element.