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Surgery > Body Inserted Urinary Or Colonic Incontinent Device Or Treatment (e.g., Artificial Sphincters, Etc.) Body Inserted Urinary Or Colonic Incontinent Device Or Treatment (e.g., Artificial Sphincters, Etc.)Body Inserted Urinary Or Colonic Incontinent Device Or Treatment (e.g., Artificial Sphincters, Etc.) patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.12/28/06 - 20060293555 - Illuminated ivs tunneling device A tunneling device is provided to assist in passing a suture or tape into a body. The tunneling device includes an outer assembly and an inner member or stylet, having a light transmissive distal tip, positioned within the outer assembly. The outer assembly is provided with a light port or ... 12/28/06 - 20060293554 - Surgical introducer apparatus and methods of use Certain embodiments of the disclosure provide a surgical instrument and its methods of use. In particular embodiments, the surgical instrument includes first and second arcuate arms, a coupling section connecting the first and second arms, and a material mounting section. In certain embodiments, the second arm is telescopingly mounted in ... 12/21/06 - 20060287570 - Endourethral device & method Embodiments of adjustable length intraurethral devices intended for patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) are disclosed. These devices are to be placed within the human urethra and in communication with the bladder. Each device is easily adjustable to accommodate the prostatic length and sphincteric anatomy of the patient. Devices ... 12/14/06 - 20060281964 - Apparatus and method for inserting an adjustable implantable genitourinary device An implantable medical device and method for adjustably restricting a selected body lumen such as a urethra or ureter of a patient to treat urinary incontinence or ureteral reflux. The device includes an adjustable element and a tubular elongate body, where the adjustable element includes a chamber and the tubular ... 11/23/06 - 20060264697 - Drug elution for implantable incontinence devices An implantable incontinence device and method provides for occluding the urethra in preventing urine leakage. The device includes an occluding member connected to a control mechanism. The occluding member is movable from a contracted (occlusive) condition to an expansive (non-occlusive) condition by activating and deactivating the control mechanism. A drug ... 11/16/06 - 20060258897 - Ivs obturator instrument and procedure There is disclosed a surgical instrument for inserting material into the body. The surgical instrument generally includes an outer tubular member. The instrument has a longitudinal section and an arcuate section having at least two different radii of curvature. An inner member is movably positioned within the outer tubular member ... 11/09/06 - 20060252980 - Methods and apparatus for securing and tensioning a urethral sling to pubic bone Improved methods and apparatus to secure a urethral sling to pubic bone in a sub-urethral location to support the urethra and alleviate incontinence are disclosed. The urethral sling is preferably formed of a flexible sheet material extending between opposed first and second sling ends and bounded by opposed first and ... 10/26/06 - 20060241338 - Valve for bladder control device A valve for a bladder control device including an elongate housing having a valve seat disposed therein. A stopper is also disposed within the housing and is moveable between a first position in which the stopper engages the valve seat and a second position wherein the stopper is moved distally ... 10/26/06 - 20060241337 - Uterine tissue monitoring device and method The invention provides a devices, methods and systems to measure and record uterine tissue environment components such as pH during the course of uterine artery occlusion. The uterus becomes ischemic due to the occlusion thereof, and its pH drops sharply within minutes of uterine artery occlusion and remains relatively low ... 10/19/06 - 20060235261 - Method for treating tissue with an implant A method for forming a valve-like mechanism in a body of a mammal having an esophagus extending through a lower esophageal sphincter to a stomach and formed by a wall having a muscle layer and a mucosal layer. The method comprises the step of forming at least one implant in ... 10/05/06 - 20060224037 - Device and method for positioning of a therapeutic device A system comprises a first signal handling unit sized and shaped for insertion to a reference distance within a first body cavity and a probe sized and shaped for insertion into a second body cavity the probe including an energy emitting head and a second signal handling unit, wherein one ... 09/28/06 - 20060217589 - Pubovaginal sling implanter and procedure for the usage A surgical instrument used for the implantation of a Pubovaginal Sling for treating female stress urinary incontinence comprising of a guide tube, a detachable tapered tube and a flexible shaft. These elements penetrates the body cavity, place the standard Pubovaginal Sling in the proper place and helps obtaining the proper ... 09/21/06 - 20060211911 - Vaginal insert Disclosed is a vaginal insert, which has a head for the holding of the user's hand, and a cylindrical front projection extending from the head for insertion into the vaginal of a rectocele patient to support the weakened lower vaginal wall in order to improve stool evacuation. ... 09/14/06 - 20060205996 - Incontinence treatment with urethral guide Incontinence systems and methods for directing treatment to a target tissue of a patient comprise a guide having a first palpation member and a probe body having a treatment zone and a second palpation member. The guide is configured to be inserted into a urethra of the patient. The first ... 09/14/06 - 20060205995 - Apparatus and method for treating female urinary incontinence The present invention provides a surgical implant and method for supporting the urethra where the implant includes a suburethral support suspended between two soft tissue anchors. The surgical implant is introduced into at least one incision made on the upper wall of a vagina with the first soft tissue anchor ... 08/31/06 - 20060195008 - Endourethral device & method An endourethral device is provided having an elongate member having proximal and distal segments, the elongate member positionable within a lower urinary tract so as to at least partially traverses a prostatic urethra. A proximal anchor, adapted to abuttingly engage portions of a bladder neck so as to at least ... 08/31/06 - 20060195007 - Transobturator surgical articles and methods Described are surgical articles, implants, and components suitable for surgical implant procedures including transobturator surgical procedures. ... 08/31/06 - 20060195006 - Intraurethral incontinence device and methods Intraurethral devices and methods for controlling urinary incontinence are disclosed. An intraurethral device in accordance with an illustrative embodiment may include an elongated sheath, a bladder retention element, a meatal retention element, and an adjustable bladder control valve that can be used to regulate the flow of urine from the ... 08/03/06 - 20060173237 - Method and apparatus for treating pelvic organ prolapses in female patients An anterior implant adapted to treat central and lateral cystoceles present in a female patient includes laterally extending stabilizing straps for supporting the implant between the patient's bladder and vagina independently of the patient's arcus tendineous fascia pelvis. Rectocele and hysterocele repairs can be carried out using a single posterior ... 07/13/06 - 20060155163 - Implantable device which is freely movable in a body cavity An implantable medical device (10) for insertion into a body cavity. The device comprises an expandable balloon having a torroidal shape defining a hole (80), and an insert (82) configured to be received and secured in the hole. The device may be used in a method for treating urinary incompetence, ... 06/29/06 - 20060142635 - Electrically operable incontinence treatment apparatus An apparatus for treating an anal or urinary incontinent patient comprises a constriction device applied on the patient's large intestine or urethra, and an electrically powered operation device, which is integrated with the constriction device and adapted to operate the latter to constrict the large intestine or urethra to close ... 06/01/06 - 20060116547 - Endourethral device & method An endourethral device is provided having an elongate member having proximal and distal segments, the elongate member positionable within a lower urinary tract so as to at least partially traverses a prostatic urethra. A proximal anchor, adapted to abuttingly engage portions of a bladder neck so as to at least ... 05/11/06 - 20060100478 - High vapor pressure attenuation device Disclosed herein is an attenuation device, comprising a flexible housing and a high vapor pressure media having a vapor pressure approximately equal to the intravesical pressure of the bladder and a permeability of less than 1 ml/day at body temperature through the outer wall of the flexible housing. In one ... 04/06/06 - 20060074272 - Portable system for assessing urinary function and peforming endometrial ablation A medical system is provided that includes a control device and a plurality of modules each capable of being removably coupled to the control device. When a first one of the plurality of modules is removably coupled to the control device, the medical system is capable of performing a test ... 03/30/06 - 20060069301 - Implant inserted without bone anchors The present invention discloses an implant for placement in the retropubic space of a patient. Novel methods and assemblies for use in conjunction with the implant are also described. ... 03/30/06 - 20060069300 - Inhibition action incontinence device and method A method and apparatus for minimizing fecal incontinence in a subject, is disclosed. An inhibition action incontinence device includes a truncated cone with an angled concavity at a top portion. The truncated cone is positioned at the external opening of the anal canal. The truncated cone may be positioned to ... 03/16/06 - 20060058574 - Method and apparatus for adjusting flexible areal polymer implants A minimally invasive approach to adjusting the amount of support on an anatomical structure. The methods and apparatus described include the use of a tape for supporting an anatomical structure. Adjustment may be achieved by use of bulking agents applied either directly to the site or into a containment device ... 01/12/06 - 20060009673 - Ligature weaved mesh tape A surgical mesh tape sling is provided in the present invention. The surgical mesh tape sling includes a mesh and a holding ligature freely passing through the mesh. The holding ligature is weaved into the mesh without any affixed knot on the mesh and is capable of moving in body's ... 12/29/05 - 20050288544 - Incontinence treatment with urethral guide Devices and methods for aligning a probe body and a treatment surface adjacent a target tissue. A guide shaft can be positioned in a urethra. The probe body can be positioned in a vagina and registered relative to the guide so as to position the treatment surface in alignment with ... 12/15/05 - 20050277805 - Fecal incontinence assistance device The present disclosure provides a reusable medical device including a disposable portion and a processor. The disposable portion includes a probe capable of insertion into an opening of the human body for detecting a condition within the body and a memory associated with the probe for storing a value representing ... 11/24/05 - 20050261545 - Medical slings A medical sling made from material that is suitably shaped for use in a medical application has sides, portions of which are smoothed to prevent abrasion of surrounding tissue. ... 11/10/05 - 20050250978 - Mesh tape with wing-like extensions for treating female urinary incontinence A urethra support having an elongated mesh tape portion and a mesh extension affixed to the tape portion transverse thereto. In accordance with a method of the invention, the urethra support is inserted into the lower pelvic cavity of a patient with the tape portion forming a sling extending beneath ... 11/10/05 - 20050250977 - Method and apparatus for cystocele repair A method for cystocele repair comprising the steps of: establishing four pathways in tissue around a bladder of a patient, introducing a strap into each of said pathways, and positioning beneath said bladder of said patient a support member having each said strap connected thereto such that said bladder of ... 11/03/05 - 20050245786 - Valve for bladder control device A valve for a bladder control device including an elongate housing having a valve seat disposed therein. A stopper is also disposed within the housing and is moveable between a first position in which the stopper engages the valve seat and a second position wherein the stopper is moved distally ... 10/13/05 - 20050228216 - Method for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease By providing an elastic form stable material which is capable of being delivered directly into the body tissue in the vicinity of or surrounding the lower esophagus of a living creature, gastroesophageal reflux disease is able to be effectively treated. In the preferred method, the elastic form stable material is ... 08/25/05 - 20050187428 - Intra-urethral sphincter and method and means for anchoring it in a urethra An artificial sphincter comprises an anchoring element in form of a shape memory coil, which has a transition temperature, which is significantly higher than the human body temperature of about 37° C. At lease a portion of the cylindrical sphincter body is enclosed by the coil. The coil to be ... 08/25/05 - 20050187427 - Method of treating benign hypertrophy of the prostate Disclosed herein are methods of treating a patient with benign hypertrophy of the prostate, comprising providing a compressible attenuation device that is moveable from a first, introduction configuration to a second, implanted configuration and attenuating a pressure change within the bladder by reversibly changing the volume of the attenuation device ... 07/07/05 - 20050148813 - Surgical instrument for treating female urinary incontinence A surgical assembly and method for treating female urinary incontinence. The assembly includes a substantially flat, flexible tape having first and second ends, wherein at least a portion of the tape is adapted to be permanently implanted into a female patient's body as a loop beneath the urethra. The assembly ... 06/30/05 - 20050143618 - Transobturator surgical articles and methods Surgical articles, implants and components suitable for a transobturator surgical procedure are described. ... 06/09/05 - 20050124852 - Method and device for the treatment of incontinence A bulking agent is accurately administered into body tissue surrounding the urethra of a patient to support a urinary sphincter muscle and facilitate enhanced control over urination. Preferably, the bulking agent is inserted by use of a catheter which is anchored with a balloon in the bladder. The balloon contacts ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |