/Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulator For Treatment Of Fecal Incontinence
Abstract

A system includes at least one electrode configured for transcutaneous stimulation of a pudendal nerve or surrounding perianal tissue or both. The at least one electrode is coupled to a substrate that includes a rectal portion and a buttocks support portion. The rectal portion includes a fecal blocking element. A control module is coupled to the at least one electrode, and includes a microprocessor for controlling operational parameters of the system.

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What is claimed is:

A system includes at least one electrode configured for transcutaneous stimulation of a pudendal nerve or surrounding perianal tissue or both. The at least one electrode is coupled to a substrate that includes a rectal portion and a buttocks support portion. The rectal portion includes a fecal blocking element. A control module is coupled to the at least one electrode, and includes a microprocessor for controlling operational parameters of the system.
Timeline
Filed
05/04/2026
Published
09/10/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(3)
A61N 1/36:for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
A61N 1/04:Electrodes
G16H 20/00:ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance