75results about "Genital electrodes" patented technology

The present invention relates to a device for the prevention and / or treatment of fecal and / or urinary incontinence. The device may fit into a vagina. The device may include a pressure sensor and electrodes. The device may include a lateral projection on the device and / or a skin of the device. In response to intra-abdominal pressure the device may apply electrostimulation with the electrodes, for example to a vaginal mucosa.

The invention relates to the technical field of medical rehabilitation equipment, in particular to pelvic floor muscle group electrical stimulation equipment with a customizable appearance and a customizing method thereof.The pelvic floor muscle group electrical stimulation equipment comprises a treatment probe with the customizable appearance, and the treatment probe comprises a center shaft, a balloon body wrapping the center shaft and at least one flexible tensioning belt; one end of the flexible tensioning belt is anchored to the inner wall of the balloon body, the other end of the flexible tensioning belt penetrates through the outer wall of the center shaft to be connected with a locking ring arranged in the center shaft, the length of the flexible tensioning belt is determined by the rotating angle of the locking ring, and the locking ring can rotate when heated and cannot rotate after being cooled. According to the embodiment of the invention, the shape of the treatment probe can permanently reproduce the physiological contour of a user through one-time shaping and curing, so that the adaptation problem of a standardized probe is fundamentally solved, the wearing comfort and stability are greatly improved, the close and uniform contact between an electrode and pelvic floor muscle tissue is ensured, and the treatment effect is improved. And the current density distribution is uniform.

An intravaginal electrical stimulation device includes a vaginal insert and at least one electrically conductive electrode coupled to the vaginal insert. The vaginal insert is configured to be inserted into a vaginal canal of a user. With the vaginal insert inserted into the vaginal canal, at least a portion of the at least one electrically conductive electrode is arranged to contact a vaginal wall of the vaginal canal to electrically stimulate at least one pelvic nerve through the vaginal wall so that discomfort or pain associated with a pelvic condition or a procedure is alleviated.

A system for treating erectile dysfunction in a male person is disclosed. The system comprises a stimulation device configured to deliver, directly or indirectly: a first stimulation signal to a sympathetic nerve innervating a penile vein of the person; and a second stimulation signal to a parasympathetic nerve innervating a penile artery of the person. The system further comprises a control unit configured to control an operation of the stimulation device such that: the first stimulation signal stimulates an activity of the sympathetic nerve, thereby causing vasoconstriction of the penile vein; and the second stimulation signal stimulates an activity of the parasympathetic nerve, thereby causing vasodilation of the penile artery. The vasodilation of the penile artery increases a blood flow entering an erectile body of the penis and the vasoconstriction of the penile vein reduces a blood flow exiting the erectile body, thereby inducing engorgement of the erectile body.

A body fluid regulating apparatus includes an inner tube disposed inside an outer tube with a gap between the inner and outer tubes, the inner tube being formed with apertures that are larger in size than apertures formed in the outer tube. A fluid adaptor is sealingly coupled to a proximal portion of the inner tube. The fluid adaptor includes a vacuum port adapted to be coupled to a vacuum source for creating a negative pressure in the inner tube. The outer tube is adapted for uterine tissue to press thereagainst. An inflatable plug is disposed on the outer tube.

The present invention relates to compounds for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

The invention provides a pelvic floor rehabilitation device which at least solves the technical problem of electrical stimulation at different positions in the prior art through a foldable body structure. The pelvic floor rehabilitation device comprises an elastic bag body, a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate, the elastic bag body is made of elastic materials, a closed inner cavity is formed in the elastic bag body, the elastic bag body is provided with a plurality of inwards-concave wrinkle parts and outwards-convex supporting parts, the inwards-concave wrinkle parts and the outwards-convex supporting parts are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction, the first electrode plate is arranged on the outwards-convex supporting parts, and the second electrode plate is arranged on the inwards-concave wrinkle parts. The large first electrode plate and the second electrode plate can be arranged, the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate do not make contact to cause short circuit even if overlapped, the contact area is increased, good contact with the inner wall of the vagina can be ensured, and damage or sensitive stimulation to the inner wall of the vagina caused by partial discharge concentration due to poor contact is avoided; a large number of first electrode plates and second electrode plates are arranged, so that a large amount of electrical stimulation on the same position can be avoided, the folding structure can increase the thickness of the elastic capsule body, and manufacturing is convenient.

Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for implanting one or more electrode leads anchored at a target tissue to deliver stimulation to treat a disease or condition of one or more tissues. The electrode lead device may include a plurality of anchors disposed bidirectionally on the lead to reduce inward and outward movement of the lead.

Systems and methods involving implants positioned within implant pockets through minimally invasive entrance incisions, along with related neurostimulatory implants. In some implementations, implants may be folded, rolled, or otherwise compressed to fit within subcutaneous implant pockets, after which they may be decompressed to fit within an implant pocket having one or more dimensions substantially larger than the entrance incision. Such implants may be used for a variety of purposes, including generating electrical energy for various other implants, including neurostimulatory implants located throughout the body.

A stimulation apparatus for use in treating sexual dysfunction, comprising: at least one pair of electrodes configured to deliver low level electrical impulses to muscles within at least one of a hip flexor, lower abdominal and thigh muscle group; a vibrating device for placement on a sexual organ of the user; and a controller comprising a stimulation circuit, a processor and a memory, the stimulation circuit operatively coupled to the pair of electrodes and vibrating device, the processor being configured to execute instructions stored in memory to: in use, control the stimulation circuit to simultaneously actuate the vibrating device and electrodes for inducing orgasm by the user; and wherein, in use, an intensity of at least one of the vibrating device and electrical impulses are dynamically varied.

The invention discloses a controlled-release PRP pelvic floor muscle repair system for a multi-channel electrode. The system comprises a plurality of controlled-release systems and a porous silica gel protective sleeve arranged on the outer sides of the controlled-release systems in a sleeving mode. The plurality of controlled release systems comprise a plurality of electrode probes and PRP controlled release functional layers which are respectively sleeved on the outer sides of the electrode probes and are matched with the electrode probes in shape; the PRP controlled-release functional layer comprises a porous matrix and a PRP adsorption layer coated on the porous matrix; the porous matrix comprises an anti-percolation membrane layer and a micron-scale or nano-scale fiber network carrier, and the micron-scale or nano-scale fiber network carrier is coated with the PRP adsorption layer; and the micron-scale or nano-scale fiber network carrier is subjected to alkali liquor treatment before the PRP adsorption layer is coated. According to the repair system, by designing a special carrier structure and a surface treatment process, efficient adsorption of PRP is achieved, mutual cooperation with electrical stimulation is achieved, precise aggregation of PRP and electrical stimulation trigger type controllable release are achieved, and the key problem of electrical stimulation and PRP collaborative treatment in the prior art is solved.

An implantable stimulation system is provided having a stimulation unit coupled to a programmable controller, a stimulation circuit, and an electrode array disposed on a pair of flexible blades for selectively stimulating at least one pelvic nerve, such as a cavernous nerve. The implantable stimulation system may be programmed to run a first sequence of stimulation pulses, the first stimulation pulse sequence corresponds to a first pattern for inducing a rapid erection reaction to achieve sexual behavior and potential ejaculation, a second pattern for inducing a rapid erection reaction sufficient to facilitate a medical procedure, such as applying a catheter, a third neurological rehabilitation stimulation pattern for restoring neurotransmission to treat urinary incontinence and / or intestinal dysfunction, and / or a fourth penis rehabilitation pattern for reducing penis fibrosis. A method of operating the system is also provided.

The application relates to a preparation method and application of a minimally invasive implantable composite fiber sensor, which is prepared by means of curling, folding, core curling and the like of a patterned stretchable thin film electrode. The diameter of the sensor is micron level, and the sensor can be implanted in the body in a minimally invasive manner. The sensor has the characteristics of good biocompatibility, long-term implantability, simple preparation, good designability and the like, and can be used in the fields of deep brain electroencephalogram monitoring and electrical stimulation for epilepsy early warning and intervention, implantable electromyography-stress monitoring for bladder closed-loop monitoring and the like.

An in-vitro method for stimulating the gene expression of at least one of XOXA10, LIF, ITGB3, XOXA11 and ITGAV genes in endometrial cells comprising applying on such endometrial cells electric current waves having a sinusoidal waveform with a fundamental frequency higher than 2 MHz, preferably of about 4 MHz, for a predefined amount of time.

The systems and methods described herein generally relate to adjusting a neurostimulation (NS) therapy based on drug pharmacokinetics of a patient. The systems and methods deliver an NS therapy to a portion of electrodes of a lead positioned proximate to neural tissue of interest, which is associated with a target region. The NS therapy is defined by stimulation parameters. The systems and methods determine a trigger event indicative of a drug being administered to a patient. The drug is configured to affect at least one of the neural tissue of interest or the target region. The systems and methods adjust one or more of the stimulation parameters based on the PS profile.

A method for treating a condition in a body where a biofilm on or proximate a tissue causes pain, irritation, and / or inflammation. One condition may be interstitial cystitis. The method for treating interstitial cystitis includes providing a catheter with a lumen and an elongate rod disposed within the lumen and routing the lumen through a urethra such that a distal end of the elongate rod is disposed in an interior of a bladder. Then connecting the elongate rod to a controller adapted to generate current and supplying a current at a first amperage from the controller to the distal end of the elongate rod. Applying the current for a predetermined time so as to disrupt a biofilm on or proximate to an interior wall of the bladder. A method for treating prostatitis is also disclosed.

A device for muscle training and treating urinary incontinence including a body configured for insertion intravaginally for placement within the vagina, at least one sensor supported on the body for measuring intra-abdominal pressure and at least one electrode supported on the body and in electrical communication with the at least one sensor. The at least one electrode sends an electrical signal to pelvic muscles of a user to contract the pelvic muscles based on feedback from the sensor. An electric signal generator housed within the body sends the electrical signal to the electrode. The device can also have application for treating fecal incontinence and pelvic floor weakness.

A method for a genital tissue treatment comprises providing a device including a central control unit, an energy generator and an internal applicator, wherein the internal applicator is detachable and includes at least one ring-shaped circular energy delivery element encircling or around the internal applicator, with the at least one circular energy delivery element, inserting the internal applicator into vagina and into or onto the genital tissue, transferring radiofrequency energy into the genital tissue, heating the genital tissue and, wherein the applicator includes at least one temperature sensor in communication with the central control unit or the energy generator and providing a feedback during treatment, wherein the feedback includes changing output of at least one energy delivery element.

A method for treating interstitial cystitis of a patient is disclosed. The method includes providing a catheter with a lumen and an elongate rod disposed within the lumen and routing the lumen through a urethra such that a distal end of the elongate rod is disposed in an interior of a bladder. Then connecting the elongate rod to a controller adapted to generate current and supplying a current at a first amperage from the controller to the distal end of the elongate rod. Applying the current for a predetermined time so as to disrupt a biofilm on or proximate to an interior wall of the bladder.

A plasma generating module for the cervix is ​​disclosed, which includes: a module body connected to the tip of a probe part capable of entering the vagina of a human body; a dielectric connected to the front outside of the module body and facing the cervix while maintaining a gap between it and the cervix for a plasma generation space; and an electrode installed between the module body and the dielectric and having a shape corresponding to the shape of the dielectric, wherein the dielectric has a gas discharge part that discharges atmospheric gas into the plasma generation space.

A body fluid conditioning device includes an inner tube disposed inside an outer tube with a gap therebetween, the inner tube being formed with a hole, the hole of the inner tube having a size larger than a size of a hole formed in the outer tube. A fluid adapter is sealingly coupled to the proximal portion of the inner tube. The fluid adapter includes a vacuum port adapted to be coupled to a vacuum source for generating a negative pressure in the inner tube. The outer tube is adapted to press uterine tissue against the outer tube. And the expansion plug is arranged on the outer pipe.

Featured are intravaginal devices and methods of using the devices to observe the state of an individual's pelvic floor muscles in order to diagnose, treat, or prevent pelvic floor disorders (e.g., pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence) and their accompanying symptoms and methods of using the devices to treat or prevent vaginal disorders (e.g., skin laxity) in a subject using an energy transmitter (e.g., a radiofrequency transmitter).

Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for implanting one or more electrode leads anchored at target tissue to deliver a stimulation to treat a disease or condition of one or more tissues. The electrode lead device may include a plurality of anchors arranged bidirectionally on the lead to reduce ingress and egress of the lead.

A veil prostate electrode assembly comprises an electrode base configured to lay over the top of a prostate and including a top edge and two opposing lateral edges, a plurality of electrodes embedded in the electrode base in a grid arrangement including electrodes along both lateral edges of the electrode base, and a plurality of wire traces having a first portion embedded in the electrode base and a second portion extending from the electrode base, wherein each electrode is associated with a distinct one of the plurality of wire traces. The veil prostate electrode assembly may include various features to improve conformance with the prostate and provide access to the prostate such as to allow surgical access to the prostate while prostate is being monitored or stimulated using the veil prostate electrode assembly.

A female insertion system is provided. The system includes a conformable insert shaped for insertion into one or more structures of a female human that are associated with at least one of reproduction and one or more erogenous zones; one or more sensors, at least one of the sensors included in the insert, and configured to measure and to relay data, wherein the data is acquired on one of a one-time basis and a multiple-time basis included one of a non-continuous period, a continuous period, and an intermittent temporal period; and a processor configured to: control the insert; generate a treatment for one of the structures of the female human; store the data; and based on the data, automatically affect one or more of the structures via the insert.

A transvaginal stimulation device incorporates various securing mechanisms configured to maintain secure engagement between the treatment portion of a transvaginal stimulation device and target tissue to increase the efficacy of therapeutic stimulation treatment. The device includes a concave portion configured with a stimulation array of electrodes, and the securing mechanism maximizes engagement between the stimulation array and the tissue to be treated. The device includes a flexible mechanism that increases the ability of the device to conform to the vaginal canal to maximize electrode contact. The securing mechanisms may be manually controlled or automatically controlled using predictive models trained using patient data. The predictive models may include machine learning models trained to dynamically modify device position and / or therapy in response to receipt of real-time information.

The invention discloses a pelvic floor trigger point multi-mode diagnosis and treatment system based on a flexible electrode, and relates to the technical field of pelvic floor rehabilitation medical instruments. The flexible intervention type electrode device is used for conducting palpation and electromyographic signal collection at the same time, and pelvic floor muscle trigger points are accurately recognized and visualized through a built-in intelligent algorithm. After diagnosis, the system can selectively apply radio frequency thermal therapy and electrical stimulation through the same electrode according to an identification result and perform multi-mode collaborative therapy by combining with manipulation massage, and the radio frequency therapy adopts a frequency self-adaptive algorithm to realize accurate energy effects on different tissue levels; after the treatment is finished, the system can perform myoelectricity evaluation again to form a diagnosis and treatment closed loop.

The application discloses a treatment head and a cavity treatment system, which is used for cavity treatment. The treatment head is detachably connected with a handle. The treatment head comprises a flexible shell and a support assembly. The flexible shell is inflatable. The support assembly is installed in the flexible shell to support the flexible shell. According to the technical scheme, the treatment head is detachably connected with the handle. Therefore, when the treatment head is damaged or the service life of the treatment head expires, only the new treatment head can be replaced, material waste is avoided, and the service life of the product is prolonged. Meanwhile, when a treatment project is carried out in a hospital, the hospital provides the handle, and users can purchase the treatment head for self use, that is, multiple treatment heads can use the same handle, user treatment cost is saved, and the handle is avoided from being idle. In addition, different types of treatment heads can be replaced, the product has a wide application range, the electrode sheet of the treatment head is ensured to be well attached to a treatment area, treatment effect is improved, and the risk of scald is reduced.

The fluid regulating device includes an inner tube disposed within an outer tube, with a gap between the inner tube and the outer tube, and an opening formed in the inner tube that is larger in size than the opening formed in the outer tube. A fluid adapter is sealingly coupled to a proximal portion of the inner tube. The fluid adapter includes a vacuum port adapted to be coupled to a vacuum source to generate negative pressure within the inner tube. The outer tube is adapted to be pressed against uterine tissue. An inflatable plug is disposed in the outer tube.

Methods and systems for treating postpartum hemorrhaging in a patient, comprising: a device configured for trans-cervical introduction into a uterine cavity of a patient comprising an elongated shaft with an expandable working end; a negative pressure source coupled to an extraction lumen in the elongated shaft; an electrode arrangement carried by the expandable working end; and an electrical source and controller coupled to the electrode arrangement adapted to deliver electrical stimulation to walls of the uterine cavity.