Inventors:
Uwe Wascher - Lenox MA
Jacek L. Mostwin - Baltimore MD
Lorne Belden - Louisville KY
Gerald Kushner - Louisville KY
Louis W. Hardin - Louisville KY
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Pittsfield MA
International Classification:
A61F 204
Abstract:
An implantable artificial bladder soft system is provided which comprises an at least partially deformation resistant support base, a compliant deformable diaphragm, an inlet means, an outlet means, an optional outer shell, an optional backflow control means, an optional discharge control means, and an optional anchoring means. This implantable artificial bladder can be completely emptied. A method for the collection of, the storage of and the discharge of biological fluids incorporating the implantable artificial bladder soft system is provided as well.