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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 23, 2003
Filed:
Jan. 11, 2001
Guillermo Rivero Rodriguez, Las Rozas, ES;
Marta Multigner Dominguez, Las Rozas, ES;
Jose Maria Garcia Paez, Madrid, ES;
Joaquin Carballido Rodriguez, Madrid, ES;
Eduardo Jorge Herrero, Madrid, ES;
Francisco Javier Tendillo Cortijo, Madrid, ES;
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, ES;
Abstract
External magnetically actuated valve for an artificial intraurethral urinary sphincter. External magnetically actuated valve for an artificial intraurethral urinary sphincter, allowing urine control for people suffering from urinary incontinence or retention, by the application of an external magnetic field. After valve ( ), object of the present invention, is placed in the patient's urethra ( ), said patient may control urination. Urine is evacuated when a permanent magnet ( ) is approached to the body of the patient. Closing is automatic. The system is provided with a safety system to prevent over pressures in bladder ( ).