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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 25, 2004
Filed:
Jan. 12, 2000
Hanne Jensen, Koebenhavn, DK;
Karina Markersen, Gentofte, DK;
Allan Tanghoej, Kokkedal, DK;
Anna Mortensen, Kokkedal, DK;
Jan Torstensen, Virum, DK;
Henrik Lindenskov Nielsen, Smoerum, DK;
Marianne Saaby Ringaard, Gentofte, DK;
Birgitte Baht, Klampenborg, DK;
Suzanne Eis Benzon, Fredensborg, DK;
Codan Steritex ApS, Espergaerde, DK;
Abstract
The device comprises a body for arrangement in the vagina for compressive action on and support of the neck of the bladder and optionally the urethra. The body has a substantially elongated shape with a longitudinal axis extending, in the intended direction of insertion, from a proximal to a distal end, and is made from a compressive and elastically deformable material. The body comprises at least one part protruding from the outer surface of the body and providing at least one pressure area for contact with the neck of the bladder and optionally the urethra.