URINARY INCONTINENCE DEVICE AND METHOD AND STIMULATION DEVICE AND METHOD

摘要

A method for treating urinary incontinence is provided. The method includes providing a device having an expandable portion having an outer surface, a first electrode, and a second electrode, the first and second electrodes coupled to the outer surface of the expandable portion and configured to cause a contraction of a muscle in communication with the electrodes. The method further includes causing the expandable portion to inflate such that the first and second electrodes contact vaginal walls and causing a contraction of a muscle in communication with the electrode.

主权项

1. An apparatus for the treatment of urinary incontinence comprising:
a shaft; a balloon surrounding at least a portion of the shaft; an electrode coupled to a first portion of the balloon, the electrode configured to cause a contraction of at least one muscle in communication with the electrode; a second portion of the balloon having a thickness less than the first portion of the balloon; wherein the balloon inflates in a radially non-uniform manner in response to the difference in thicknesses of the first portion and the second portion.