Implant and Method for Operating Such an Implant

Publication: DE102021120144A1
Published: 2023-02-09
Family Size: 1
Granted: No

Simple SummaryContent extracted from patent full text and abstract with AI.

This patent describes an implantable device designed to replace the function of a sphincter muscle in a patient's hollow organ (such as the bladder or bowel). The implant features a passageway for bodily fluids and a mechanism to open or close this passage. The device includes a base module meant to remain permanently in the organ and one or more interchangeable modules that can be connected or detached as needed. The patent also covers a method of operating the implant.

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  • Urinary or fecal incontinence management by replacing malfunctioning sphincter muscles
  • Treatment of patients with damaged or missing sphincter function due to injury, disease, or surgery
  • Potential application for various hollow organs, including bladder and gastrointestinal tract
  • Long-term implantation with the option for minimally invasive module replacement or maintenance

BenefitsContent extracted from patent full text and abstract with AI.

  • Enables restoration of sphincter function for improved continence and quality of life
  • Modular design allows for easy replacement or upgrades of certain parts without removing the entire implant
  • Reduces the need for repeated complex surgeries, lowering patient risk and recovery time
  • Improves maintenance and potentially extends the implant’s lifespan through replaceable modules

Technical Classifications (CPCs)

Main Classifications

Health, Food & Consumer Tech

Sub Classifications

Medical & Vet Science

CPC Codes

A61F2/0022

Inventors & Applicants

Applicants

Friedrich Alexander Univ Erlangen Nuernberg Selbstverwaltungskoerperschaft des Oeffentlichen Rechts

Patent Abstract

Implantat (1, 7, 12, 17, 22), das zur Substitution der Funktion eines Schließmuskels in ein Hohlorgan eines Patienten implantierbar ist und eine Durchgangsöffnung (5, 20) zum Abführen von Körperflüssigkeit sowie eine Funktionseinheit zum Öffnen oder Schließen der Durchgangsöffnung (5, 20) aufweist, wobei das Implantat (1, 7, 12, 17, 22) ein Grundmodul (3, 13, 18, 23) umfasst, das zum dauerhaften Verbleib in dem Hohlorgan vorgesehen ist, sowie wenigstens ein Wechselmodul (4, 14, 19, 24), wobei das Grundmodul (3, 13, 18, 23) und das wenigstens eine Wechselmodul (4, 14, 19, 24) jeweils eine Schnittstelle zum Herstellen einer lösbaren formschlüssigen und/oder kraftschlüssigen Verbindung mit dem jeweiligen anderen Modul aufweisen. Daneben wird ein Verfahren für den Betrieb des Implantats (1, 7, 12, 17, 22) beschrieben.

Key Information

Publication No.

DE102021120144A1

Family ID

84975365

Publication Date

2023-02-09

Application No.

DE102021120144A

Application Date

2021-08-03

Priority Date

2021-08-03

Granted

No

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