| 摘要 |
<p>This invention is a novel urethral plug (20) having adhesive (26) thereon, wherein the adhesive (26) seals the plug (20) against the tissues surrounding the meatus and/or urethra, thereby arresting movement of the plug (20) while it functions in the urethra to block the flow of urine. The urethral plug (20) comprises a hollow or solid body (22) which is of a sufficient length and diameter to occlude the urethra. In one embodiment, adhesive (36) is disposed on the meatal plate (34) of the plug (30) so as to secure the plug (30) against the tissues surrounding the urethral meatus. In a second embodiment, adhesive (36) is disposed on the body (32) of the plug (30) so as to seal the plug against the urethral wall. In a third embodiment, the adhesive is disposed on a portion of the meatal plate so as to seal the plug against the tissues surrounding the urethral meatus. The adhesive seals the urethral plug in place until the user wishes to void, at which time the seal may be broken by exerting a pulling force on the plug.</p> |
