Patents Assigned to Willy Rüsch GmbH
  • Artificial endosphincter
    Patent number: 7008372
    Abstract: In an artificial endosphincter (1) for the urethra, comprising a retaining part (2) and a valve (10) which can be manually actuated by pressure from the outside, the retaining part (2) is formed as self-expanding stent. This permits gentle, simple and safe positioning as well as reliable and simple handling of the artificial endosphincter (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Willy Rüsch GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Chaussy, Stefan Thüroff, Klaus Schmitt