ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTER WITH PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090259093A1
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12420744

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A biologically implantable artificial sphincter system and methods of using the same is disclosed. The artificial sphincter system disclosed herein comprises a sphincter band and a piezoelectric element, both of which are adapted and configured for coordinated operation to open and/or close a body cavity. The artificial sphincter systems are useful in the treatment of urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and reflux disorders. The implanted artificial sphincter can also provide a signal to the recipient to urinate or defecate.

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PAVAD MEDICAL INC40539 ENCYCLOPEDIA CIRCLE FREMONT CA 94538

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bhat, Nikhil D Fremont , US 19 809
Buch, Wally S Atherton , US 18 1625
Choi, George Yoseung Menlo Park , US 17 855
Hegde, Anant V Hayward , US 60 3849

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