METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INTRA-URETHRAL INCONTINENCE

摘要

An intra-urethral device that can be used to inhibit leakage of urine due toincontinence is provided. The intra-urethraldevice can include a urethral plug (430) made from a biocompatible, flexiblematerial, and can be formed into an oblong shape soas to better correspond to the contours of the female urinary tract. In someinstances, the intra-urethral device can also include aninsertion element (436) that can facilitate self-insertion and the ability ofa fluid seal to form between the urethral plug (430) andthe walls of the urethra. Furthermore, in some instances, various mechanismscan be provided to keep the intra-urethral devicesubstantially sterile throughout the insertion process.