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Torax Medical, Inc.

Janet L DeMarchi

Benjamin Y Arcand

Jerome Kent Grudem, Jr

Celeste L Huster

Justin H Huelman

Kyle P Taylor

Brandon D Bullitt

A sphincter augmentation device includes a plurality of bodies and a flexible band coupled with the bodies. The bodies define a first circumferential portion of the device and are magnetically biased toward one another. The flexible band defines a second circumferential portion of the device such that the bodies are arranged non-axisymmetrically about a central axis of the device. The device is sized to be positioned around a human urethra so that the bodies and the flexible band bear inwardly against the urethra. The device is configured to transition between a radially expanded state and a radially contracted state by the magnetic bias of the bodies to constrict the urethra.

Magnetic sphincter augmentation device for urinary incontinence

Various embodiments of an adjustable pessary device are provided. The device can include an elastic ribbon or band, such as Nitinol, encapsulated in a soft or flexible structure, such as a rubber shell. In addition to providing a conforming, comfortable shape, the rubber layer can have additional structures to interface and fit with the anatomical structures within the vagina.

Adjustable pessary device and method

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Minnetonka, MN, United States of America

Janet L DeMarchi