Goes in small
Insert the device ~1 cm into the tip of the urethra with a drop of topical lubricant. The device is sterile — just wash your hands thoroughly first.
The problem
Current options get in the way of everyday life
Diapers, clamps, and external catheters are uncomfortable, embarrassing, and cumbersome.
Our solution
A new kind of urethral occlusion device
We are developing a non-surgical option designed around the needs of men living with stress urinary incontinence (SUI).
- 01Prevents leaks
- 02Sterile
- 03Single use
- 04Comfortable
- 05Affordable
The innovation
A small device with a big effect
Our device is tiny — smaller than a Tic Tac®. Insert it painlessly about 1 cm into the tip of the urethra, where it then gently expands to prevent leaks until you're ready to void.
Expands gently to prevent leaks
The outer capsule dissolves within minutes, allowing the soft interior to gently expand to prevent leaks. Once inserted, you'll forget about it.
Comes out small
Once you feel to urge to void, simply squeeze gently to compress the device, then remove it using the durable string. Dispose of the used device and urinate like normal.
CURRENT PROGRESS
Preparing for our first-in-human study
Our plan is to establish preliminary safety and usability of the device in men with SUI
IMPACT
Reducing waste, one device at a time
Millions of adults rely on disposable diapers and pads every day, generating tons of single-use waste that piles up in landfills. In OECD countries, this amounts to 5% of municipal waste by weight — a larger waste stream than infant diapers. Each discarded diaper takes centuries to break down, and the volume only grows as populations age.
Our tiny device is designed to replace bulky diapers and pads with only a fraction of the material weight. Not only is disposal discreet, but it also significantly reduces what ends up in landfills.
About us
Solving an overlooked patient need
"Men deserve an effective solution that restores confidence without adding complexity to their lives."— Dr. David Hesse, Co-Founder and CSO
Urologic Design is an early-stage medical device company focused on innovation in male continence care. The company brings together a combination of clinical experience, patient insight, and thoughtful engineering.
Dr. David Hesse is Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Urologic Design. A board certified urologist, he is also an Associate Professor of Urology at the Yale School of Medicine. He started the company after seeing so many of his patients struggle with urinary incontinence without adequate management solutions.
OUR BACKERS
Supported by people who believe in our mission
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We welcome conversations with patients, clinicians, researchers, and partners interested in the future of continence care.