Artificial Urethral Valve Using SMA Actuators (Improvement of Urethral Valve and Introduction of Transcutaneous Energy Transmission System)

Mami Tanaka, Kentaro Hirano, Hiroki Goto, Takasige Namima, Keiichiro Uchi, Zhong Wei Jiang, Hidetoshi Matsuki, Yoshikatsu Tanahashi, Seiichi Orikasa, Seiji Chonan

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Abstract

This paper is concerned with the development of an artificial urethral valve for treating urinary incontinence, which is driven by shape memory alloy actuators. Three types of valves are assembled and their opening and closing functions are examined experimentally by using the urethrae of male dogs. The latest model is driven by the non-contact induction heating system using power transmission coils. It is found that all of them show good opening and closing functions. The energy to drive the valve is transmitted by using an implanted coil of which outside diameter is 60 mm.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1093-1100
Number of pages8
JournalNihon Kikai Gakkai Ronbunshu, C Hen/Transactions of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, Part C
Volume65
Issue number631
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1999

Keywords

  • Animal Experiment
  • Artificial Urethral Valve
  • Induction-Heating System
  • Shape Memory Alloy
  • Urinary Incontinence

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