Patent ID: 7892163

Claim:
A method for treating a urinary incontinent female comprising the steps of: a) inserting into the female's vagina a first disposable device comprising a working portion having opposed working surfaces, a first surface disposed toward an associated urinary system and a second surface disposed opposite thereof and a distance between these opposed working surfaces defining a working portion equivalent diameter, to provide support to an associated urinary system having a first use equivalent diameter, measured between the first and second surfaces, of at least about 15 mm under an expansion pressure of 20 cm H 2 O and a second use equivalent diameter, measured between the first and second surfaces, of about 5 to about 25 mm under an expansion pressure of 100 cm H 2 O wherein the second use equivalent diameter is less than the first use equivalent diameter; b) removing the first disposable device; c) inserting into the female's vagina a second disposable device substantially identical to the first disposable device.