APPARATUS FOR TREATING INCONTINENCE IN FEMALES

摘要

An apparatus for treating incontinence in females includes an elongate body member (12) having a first end and a second end; an internal plug member (28) positioned at the first end of the body member; an external retaining member (16) positioned at the second end, at least one member of the internal plug member, and the external retaining member being movable longitudinally with respect to the other member of the internal plug member and the retaining member; and a member for longitudinally securing at least one member relative to the other member, whereby the elongate body member can be positioned in a urethra with the plug member positioned at an interior opening of the urethra, and with the retaining member positioned at an exterior opening of the urethra.