摘要:
A method and apparatus for placing a bladder output control device is disclosed in which a tool has a surface which receives the bladder output control device and holds it for accurate placement of the device on the body of a user. The tool includes an illumination device mounted internal to the tool and provides illumination used in placement of the bladder output control device. The tool further includes a mirrored surface to enable better visualization of where the bladder output control device is located relative to its target location during placement of the device on the body of the user.
摘要:
A rectal probe comprising a catheter (1) having a longitudinal axis around which is mounted an inflatable, low pressure, compliant balloon (5) having a temperature element associated with the wall thereof, means for holding the probe at a proper position within a patient's rectum and means for inflating the balloon when it is properly positioned to put the temperature element in intimate contact with the anterior side of the rectum. A method for monitoring a patient's rectal mucosal temperature during thermal treatment of the patient's prostate is also disclosed.
摘要:
A valve for controlling the flow of fluid through a flow path, which valve comprises a housing (4) defining a flow path (5) and having two indented portions (3) about the flow path, a poppet (2) mounted within each indented portion such that the internal end of each indented portion defines a seat (8) which provides a fluid tight seal when the associated poppet head is held against the seat, spring means (7) associated with each poppet for holding each poppet against each seat, a rigid moveable member (9) associated with each poppet and adapted to alter the orientation of the associated poppet relative to its seat and thereby seal or unseal the flow path around the poppet, and actuating means (10) for moving each movable member; and inflator apparatus incorporating at least one valve.
摘要:
A rectal probe comprising a catheter (1) having a longitudinal axis around which is mounted an inflatable, low pressure, compliant balloon (5) having a temperature element associated with the wall thereof, means for holding the probe at a proper position within a patient's rectum and means for inflating the balloon when it is properly positioned to put the temperature element in intimate contact with the anterior side of the rectum. A method for monitoring a patient's rectal mucosal temperature during thermal treatment of the patient's prostate is also disclosed.
摘要:
An implantable penile prosthesis (10) comprises a tubular body for implantation in a patient's penis and a fluid reservoir for implantation in a patient's body. The tubular body and reservoir are in fluid communication with each other. The tubular body comprises a tubular chamber (12) which is inflatable from a flaccid to an erect state when filled substantially to capacity. Fluid flow to and from the chamber is by way of a manually actuatable valve system. The valve system moves between an open position allowing for change from the erect state to the flaccid state, and a closed position allowing for change from the flaccid state to the erect state. The valve system is movable from the second closed position to the first open position by bending of the penis.
摘要:
An apparatus for dilation of the prostate urethra (11) comprises a urinary catheter (10) for insertion in the prostate urethra (11), dilation means (18) mounted on the proximal section of the catheter (10) and in communication with the interior of the catheter (10), location means (20) mounted axially on the catheter (10) at a distance from the dilation means (18) such that the location means (20) is at the bulbous urethra when the dilation means (18) is at the prostate urethra (11), and activating means for activating said dilation means (18) and said location means (20). A method for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia comprises inserting a catheter (10) having dilation means (18) and location means (20) and removing the catheter (10) after dilation.
摘要:
A mechanical penile prosthesis (1) includes a sleeve (4) that encapsulates a linear assembly (50) of cups (7), an actuating means (8) and a cable (11). The linear assembly (50) of cups (7) allows the prosthesis (1) to be bent from an erect position to a flaccid position. The actuating mechanism (8) includes a biasing member (19), a poppet (21) with first and second shoulders (22, 23), one or more sliding rings (25), and a flexible tine (24). Bending the prosthesis (1) from its erect position to its flaccid position causes the poppet (21) to move toward the distal end (3) of the prosthesis (1), allowing the tines (24) to lock behind the second shoulder (23). To return the prosthesis (1) to its erect state the prosthesis (1) is bent further until the sliding ring (25) separates the tines (24), allowing the biasing member (19) to force the second shoulder (23) past the tines (24); the tines (24) snapping back into a position on the proximal side (2) of the first shoulder (22). A second poppet (83)positioned at the distal end (3) of the prosthesis (1) or a second sliding ring (29) that envelopes the first sliding ring (60) may be included to allow the prosthesis (1) to be bent into a super flaccid position, allowing easier surgical implantation of the prosthesis (1).