Device to treat incontinence

摘要

A skin surface electrode used in the treatment of incontinence. The electrode has one or more conductive regions and an egress through which bodily fluid may pass without substantially adversely affecting tissue contact in the conductive regions of the electrode. The electrode is configured for placement proximate a patient's perineal tissues. An incontinence treatment system includes an electrode, wearable signal generator and interface module.

主权项

1. An electrode device for use in treating incontinence in an individual or animal, comprising:
a body having a contact side and a non-contact side, extending longitudinally between a first end and second end, and defining a medial egress from the contact side to the non-contact side; two or more activatable conductors spaced from each other and positioned around the periphery of the egress on the contact side of the body and being electrically insulated from the non-contact side; wherein the contact side defines a surface and profile configured for interfacing with perineal tissue in a position with the medial egress aligned and external to a ureteral or vaginal opening of the individual or animal, whereby electrical current generated through the conductors is allowed to penetrate the perineal tissue and stimulate at least one muscle therein in the individual or animal, and the medial egress allows bodily waste to be excreted from the ureteral or vaginal opening through the egress without obstruction.