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Uroscientific, Inc.

Irwin F Von Iderstein

Gordon C Cheng

An involuntary urine control device (IUCD) having an inflatable collar membrane. The IUCD is inserted a short distance into the distal end of the urethra of a subject user. The IUCD includes the collar membrane which comprises an open ended tube of inflatable membrane material, typically about 30% to 90% of the length of the device. The collar membrane, in its inflated state, serves the purpose of providing sealing between the periphery of the urine control device and the urethra wall. The collar membrane is inflated to move radially outward once the urine control device is inserted into the distal end of the urethra of a patient by the external supply of a fluid. The collar membrane in its deflated state, namely with the inflating fluid removed, is substantially flush with the external diameters of the outer jacket of the urine control device to accommodate the thickness of the collar membrane.

Urine control device

A urethra control device has a control valve and is used for controlling fluid flow. The control valve is adapted to be inserted a short distance with the open distal end of the urethra of a subject. The control valve has a valve jacket to be positioned in the urethra and a valve within the valve jacket. A collar on the outer surface of the valve jacket engages an inner surface of the urethra to secure the valve jacket relative to the urethra.

Urethra control device

A urethra diameter measuring kit and method, which kit includes a plurality of measuring tool dowels to be inserted a short distance into the distal end of the urethra. The urethra diameter is determined by the diameter of the tool dowel, which fits in a snug, comfortable manner. The urethra kit and method is particularly adapted for measuring the urethra diameter for the installation of an involuntary urine control valve or incontinence device into the distal end of the urethra.

Uretha measuring kit and method

An involuntary urine control valve apparatus, system and method comprising a urine control valve adapted to be inserted a short distance into the distal end of the urethra of a subject, the control valve including a jacket which is fitted within the distal end of the urethra. The ball valve is a tension-biased, magnetic ball valve subject to move between open and closed position by an externally held magnet held by the subject near the jacket. The jacket includes a inflatable-deflatable collar in which is radially inflatable to stabilize the outer jacket within the urethra. The outer jacket includes an outwardly-extending flange at the other end, which extends about the urethral opening. The system includes a finger operated pump for the inflation of the collar in the outer jacket, to stabilize the outer jacket within the urethra. The system also includes a measuring tool kit for measuring urethral size to determine the correct size of the control apparatus to be employed.

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Cotuit, MA, United States of America

Irwin F Von Iderstein