An implantable incontinence device and method provides for occluding the
urethra in preventing urine leakage. The device includes an occluding
member connected to a control mechanism. The occluding member is movable
from a contracted (occlusive) condition to an expansive (non-occlusive)
condition by activating and deactivating the control mechanism. A drug
coating is disposed on a portion of the implantable incontinence device.
The drug coating elutes a bioaffecting or pharmaceutical composition to
minimize capsular tissue formation, so that prevention of urine leakage
can be facilitated.