Product and method to treat female incontinence

Abstract

Abstract A system for controlling drainage of the female bladder comprising a valved catheter (10), a stylet for placing the catheter in the female urethra (30), and a spike (60) for opening the valve (24) in the catheter to allow voiding of the contents of the bladder. The system also includes a sizing device (50) for determining the length of the urethra so that the proper fitting catheter is used. The catheter (10) comprises a hollow shaft (12) with an extendable sealing portion (18) on one end for placement through the urethra and a crown (18) on the other end for placement external of the body. The valve (24, 90) may be integral with the shaft or insertable after the catheter is placed in the urethra.

Inventors

• 👤 Michael J. Ram
• 👤 Irvin M. Kalb
• 👤 Robert H. Shaw

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