Patent ID: 8613698
Filing Date: 2013-12-24
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An intravaginal urinary incontinence device comprising: a) a stent comprising an elastic material having a working portion comprising a wire form and having a longitudinal axis and first and second generally parallel opposed faces defined by longitudinally extending struts that at least partially extend in and define the opposed faces, the opposed faces are arranged and configured to provide support to an associated urinary system, wherein the first and second opposed faces are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and wherein the working portion has a diameter measured as a maximum distance between the opposed faces; and b) an anchoring portion to maintain the stent in place during use, the anchoring portion having a width dimension, wherein the anchoring portion has at least one member extending beyond at least one end of the working portion capable of engaging vaginal walls such that during use, the width dimension of the anchoring portion is larger than the diameter of the working portion and a withdrawal element comprises a withdrawal string, a proximal end of which is operatively connected to at least two of the struts that at least partially define and support the opposed faces and is arranged and configured such that tension on a distal end of the withdrawal string urges the opposed faces of the working portion together.