Reversible ring for male urethral compression

Abstract

Disclosed is a reversible ring for male urethral compression, which comprises a semicircular base (1) formed by a case and a cover of same, wherein the base (1) includes a locking tab (2), anti-slip imprints (3) and a flat belt (4) covered by a padded ring (7), a probe-holding clamp (5) being attached thereto, which is connected to the base (1) by means of a rod (6). The reversible ring is designed for carrying out (simply) both conventional retrograde urethrography (RUG) and new imaging techniques: urethrosonography (USG), urethro-computed tomography (urethro-CT) and urethro-magnetic resonance imaging (urethro-MRI), allowing the retrograde instillation of various radiological contrasts into the male urethra and bladder.

Claims

1. Reversible ring for male urethral compression, characterised in that it comprises a semi-circular base (1) made up of a casing and the cover of the same; and where said base (1) houses a locking tab (2), anti-slip treads (3), and where said base (1) houses a flat strap (4) covered by a padded ring (7); and is fitted with a probe holder clamp (5) connected to the base (1) by means of a rod (6).

2. Reversible ring for male urethral compression according to claim 1, where the probe holder clamp (5) incorporates two flexible side bands which, when tightened, open the clamp (5), allowing the 6 Fr probe to be placed in the internal orifice (9) or the 10 Fr probe in the external orifice (10).

3. Reversible ring for male urethral compression according to any of claims 1-2 wherein the clamp (5) incorporates a catheter blocking recess (8).

4. Reversible ring for male urethral compression according to any of the previous claims, where the flat strap (4) is provided with parallel and successive transversal grooves on one of its sides, to configure an adjustable and reversible compression mechanism, by means of the incorporated locking tab (2).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0015] The following is a very brief description of a series of drawings which help to better understand the invention, and which relate expressly to an embodiment of the invention which is presented as a non-limiting example of the invention.

[0016] FIG. 1. It shows a view of the reversible ring for male urethral compression, object of the present invention. Wherein, the semi-circular base (1) incorporates a locking tab (2) and built-in anti-slip treads (3), the flat strap (4) and the probe holder clamp (5) which is attached to the base by means of a rod (6).

[0017] FIG. 2. It shows a second view of the reversible ring for male urethral compression, where the padded ring (7) prevents the strap from contacting the skin, so that, when the strap is pulled at its free end, the ring's calibre is reduced, and external compression is achieved.

[0018] FIG. 3. It shows a view of the probe holder clamp (5), where view 3A shows a side view, while view 3B shows a front view of the probe holder clamp (5).

[0019] FIG. 4. It shows a view of the belt locking system of the flat strap (4) where FIG. 4A shows a perspective view and FIG. 4B shows an enlarged detail view of the locking tab (2), with the housing cover mounted on the base (1).

[0020] FIG. 5. FIG. 5A shows a view of the locking position of the strap (4), wherein view 5A shows a perspective view and FIG. 5B shows an enlarged detail view.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF AN EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0021] A preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in the attached figures. More specifically, the reversible ring for male urethral compression, object of the present invention, is characterised in that it comprises a semi-circular base (1) consisting of a housing and the cover thereof; and wherein said base (1) houses a locking tab (2), anti-slip treads (3), and wherein said base (1) houses a flat strap (4) covered by a padded ring (7); and is fitted with a probe holder clamp (5) connected to the base (1) by means of a rod (6).

[0022] The locking tab (2), incorporated in the semi-circular base (1), allows it to be moved and clicked to switch reversibly between the locked or free position of the strap (4).

[0023] The anti-slip treads (3), located on the outer sides of the semi-circular base (1), prevent the ring from slipping and make it easier to hold and handle.

[0024] The probe holder clamp (5) incorporates two flexible side bands which, when tightened, open the clamp (5), allowing the 6 Fr probe to be placed in the internal orifice (9) or the 10 Fr probe in the external orifice (10), so that when the clamp (5) is released, the clamp (5) closes, and the probe is immobilised in the clamp.

[0025] In addition, the clamp (5) incorporates a catheter blocking recess (8).

[0026] The rod (6) connecting the clamp (5) to the base (1) of the ring will be long enough to leave the glans free, by distancing the compression of the ring in the balanopreputial groove to the clamp (5) where the urethral catheter is fixed.

[0027] The padded ring (7) prevents discomfort caused by compression of the penis. The flat strap (4), which is adjustable in length and has parallel and successive transverse grooves on one side, runs inside the ring to form an adjustable and reversible compression mechanism by means of the built-in locking tab (2).