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Urethral Indwelling Catheter With Magnetically Controlled Drainage Valve

Started by Hikkakaru , May 08 2009 03:15 PM

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Posted 08 May 2009 - 03:15 PM

Hey guys.

I was reading about alternatives to intermittent catheterisation, and came upon an old 1991 patent for what I think is a brilliant idea.

It's an indwelling catheter that when a magnet is applied against the shaft of the penis opens a valve that voids the bladder.

Does anyone know what came of this concept or a trade name that the system went by or still goes by? I am interested.

Heres the writeup I found on it. Just by checking out the diagram it looks like a relatively simple idea.

Urethral Indwelling Catheter Patent

Any info anyone has would be way appreciated

Thanks.
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