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A ccessible incontinence control device

Zach Hawkins Kristen Heck Amy Klemm Amanda Streff. A ccessible incontinence control device. Introduction. Current Goal: Modify a currently available incontinence device so that it is easier to use by patients with disabilities and their caregivers. Question To Be Answered.

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A ccessible incontinence control device

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  1. Zach Hawkins Kristen Heck Amy Klemm Amanda Streff Accessible incontinence control device

  2. Introduction • Current Goal: • Modify a currently available incontinence device so that it is easier to use by patients with disabilities and their caregivers

  3. Question To Be Answered • How can the AMS 800 be converted to be externally controlled?

  4. Background • Stress Incontinence • Involuntary loss of urine during coughing, sneezing, laughing, etc • Overflow Incontinence • Involuntary loss of urine associated with over distension of bladder • AMS 800 • artificial urinary sphincter • implantable, fluid-filled, solid silicone elastomer

  5. Methods • Utilized synetics to generate possible solutions • i.e. pacemaker, pump designs • Adapt an actuator to mechanically pump the AMS 800 • Actuator will receive a signal through a micro RC receiver • RC receiver is controlled externally to allow simple evacuation of bladder • Dimensions : • .85 x 1.25 x .5“

  6. Status • Met with Dr. Doug Milam on multiple occasions • Decided to use the AMS 800 • Contacted Dr. Lewis for further urologist contacts at Centennial Hospital • Researched RC receivers • Investigated possible source of experimental bladders

  7. Conclusion • Focusing on making proof-of-concept before miniaturizing and interfacing all elements of device. • Further investigation of monitoring methods • Pig bladders from VUMC Animal Research Department may be provided to conduct experiments.

  8. Acknowledgments • Dr. Doug Milam • Kevin High • Amy Nunnally • Dr. Lewis • Any Questions?

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