93results about "Pessaries" patented technology

Disclosed herein are contraceptive medical devices that include at least a polymeric ring, a porous barrier material and an injection molding guide, where the guide may be symmetrical and / or have one or a plurality of planar surfaces, where the device may optionally administer at least one active agent.

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.

This disclosure relates to a multi-component intravaginal ring (IVR) that improves the release of non-hormonal substances, which is useful in multi-purpose preventive techniques (MPT) that simultaneously prevent unplanned pregnancies, prevent or treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and optimize vaginal health.

A device for retarding birth, forming a lumen for surrounding a uterine cervix, the device including an upper ring for surrounding the uterine cervix, and an anchoring mechanism for anchoring the device on the cervix. A tool for inserting a device for retarding birth, the device including a device lumen for surrounding a uterine cervix, the tool including a plurality of rods attached to two rings, forming a longitudinal tool lumen, each rod including a connector for attaching to the device for retarding birth at a distal end of the rod, and a mechanism at a proximal end of the rod, for detaching the device for retarding birth at the distal end of the rod. Related apparatus and methods are also described.

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and provides an anti-falling uterus support which comprises a mounting plate, a first gear and a knob which are rotatably connected to the outer surface of the mounting plate, and the anti-falling uterus support is fixedly arranged on the outer surface of the first gear, is put into a proper position in the inner wall of the vagina from the vaginal orifice of a patient, and is rotated by holding the knob with a hand; then a second gear is driven to rotate, a plurality of sliding pins are driven to slide away from a rotating shaft along a second sliding groove, a plurality of sliding plates and a plurality of adjusting plates are driven to slide outwards along a first sliding groove, a medical silica gel fixing ring is pushed to move outwards to make contact with the inner wall of the vagina of a patient and be fixed, and the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene uterus supporting plate is kept stable; the reinforcing plate improves the supporting strength of the supporting plate and the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene uterus supporting plate on the prolapsed uterus, and adjusting components in the device are all made of medical grade polyethylene plastic materials and are free of toxicity and irritation to the inner wall of the vagina and the uterus of a patient.

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary incontinence (UI) are common, often distressing conditions, where, at present, physical non-surgical devices are fitted by best guess or trial-and-error with devices offered in a range of standard designs and sizes. However, each user is unique and accordingly methods, systems and devices providing a personal pelvic health characterization and provisioning approach are outlined that factor user specific anatomy and physiology, user lifestyle, user experiences and automated assessments into provisioning custom vaginal therapeutic devices. Further, user specific anatomy and physiology should be obtained in a reproducible manner with devices and systems that remove measurement artifacts, errors, bias etc. whilst providing the patient with an improved experience and the medical personnel with ergonomic, efficient, and easy to use systems exploiting combinations of dedicated multi-patient measurement equipment with user specific consumable items for cleanliness etc.

A Vaginal Hygienic Obstructor Prosthesis device comprising of a single piece article that forms an implantable obstructor. Described as implantable portion one wherein joins continuously to second portion. Second portion possesses a saddle back flange that parallels posterior to anterior to the first portion wherein possesses a bulbous, peanut shape joining portion two at the central most convex point of portion two described as a saddle back flange by an hour glass shape, furthermore portion two is fixed outside of the body to leverage implanted portion one, wherein is implanted in position to close vaginal opening physiologies. A flexible article for ergonomic fitting, physical activity, insertion, sealing, unsealing, removal of leveraged position for implant cleaning, re-application and manufacturing.

A medical device for supporting a patient's cervix in cases of insufficient cervix or uterine prolapse. The device includes a main body configured for placement within the vagina, a proximal opening at an upper portion of the body, and a distal opening at a lower portion of the body. A portion of the body engages and secures the device along the vaginal wall proximate the cervical opening. An expandable cuff at the proximal opening is expandable to circumscribe the exterior surface of the cervix. The cuff is expandable inwardly toward the cervix, downwardly away from the uterus, or both inwardly and downwardly. The cuff can include multiple features, such as a recess and an expandable portion disposed adjacent to one another, and the recess can allow blood flow to the lower cervical tissue.

In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a flexible and non-absorbent vaginal insert device shaped to be held securely in place in a vagina when inserted, so as to improve symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence or both, is provided. The device is designed to be relatively easy to insert and remove. An applicator may be used to aid with insertion. The vaginal insert device comprises an upper portion, having a cone-shaped body, having a circular transverse cross-section throughout its length, having a wall with an interior side and an exterior side, an upper open end, a lower end, and a hollow interior, wherein the upper open end of the upper portion is the innermost portion of the device during insertion, and wherein the wall of the upper portion can be squeezed to make the upper portion more compact for easier insertion of the device, and wherein after insertion the wall expands back to its original shape. The device further comprises an exterior rim surrounding and protruding from the exterior side of the wall and being adjacent to the upper open end, and a plurality of ridges surrounding and protruding from the exterior side of the wall, and a removal portion extending from said lower end of said upper portion to assist in removal of the device. The device can also comprise one or more ventilation openings.

The present application provides a Geihn Horn support 10 comprising: a main body 11 comprising a base 12 and a stem 13 extending from the base; and a finger pull member 14 associated with the body 11 for receiving at least one finger of a user in order to facilitate removal of the Geihn's uterus 10 wherein the finger pull member 14 is movable between an open state facilitating removal of the Geihn's uterus 10 and a holding state that keeps the finger pull member fixed relative to a stem portion 13 of the Geihn's uterus 10.

A device sized and shaped for alleviating pelvic organ prolapse when inserted into a vagina, including a treatment rendering portion configured to be adjustable between a first, collapsed state and a second, expanded state, where the second expanded state extends substantially in three dimensions.

A device for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse in women integrating a|passive system aimed at providing mechanical support to the walls of the vagina, |with a douching system of the vagina itself by capillary douche irrigation along|the vaginal walls, preventing complications arising from the prolonged presence of current vaginal pessaries, such as irritation, erosion, bleeding and malodorous discharge. Said pessary consists of a multilevel body comprising: a deck (2) ergonomically shaped to adapt to the vaginal morphology, which provides|the function of anti-prolapse support; a tubular element (28), closed at its ends, which follows and is integral with the profile of said deck, and is|provided with an array of holes (32) for the distribution of a douche on the|walls of the vagina, and a tube (34) protruding from said tubular element to|introduce said douche into said tubular element from the outside, leaving said pessary in situ.

Described herein is an annular intravaginal device including a hydrogel matrix, the hydrogel matrix including a live biotherapeutic agent and a nutrient source for the live biotherapeutic agent, wherein the hydrogel matrix includes a hydrogel-forming polymer crosslinked with a divalent or trivalent cation. Also described is a method of making the annular intravaginal device. The annular intravaginal device is particularly useful in promoting a healthy vaginal microbiome when inserted into the vagina of a woman in need of such treatment as well as to treat infections and disease.

Methods and devices to control movement of microorganisms, sperm or viruses within a female reproductive system, including methods and devices for preventing infection or pregnancy. Devices may include a cervical barrier that is configured to allow biological fluids to exit the uterus and cervical canal while preventing the ascension of microorganisms, sperm or viruses into the cervical canal and uterus.

Disclosed is a gynecological prosthetic including a plurality of anchor members configured to rest on anchor points within a vagina, and a plurality of connecting links that couple the anchor members together. The connecting links are configured to be compressible to enable a compact state when the gynecological prosthetic is being installed in the vagina. Also, the connecting links are configured to be expandable from the compact state after the gynecological prosthetic is installed in the vagina so as to push the anchor members outward against inside surfaces of the vagina to resist displacement of the gynecological prosthetic. This gynecological prosthetic can have a better fit to an anatomical shape of an upper vagina compared to current gynecological prosthetics, in part because its design and flexibility enable it to expand in certain directions. Also disclosed is a method and apparatus for custom-designing the gynecological prosthetic.

A pessary (100) comprising an inflatable element (110) and an inflator (120). The inflatable element (110) is operable between a deflated state and an inflated state, wherein in the inflated state the inflatable element comprises an unobstructed external shape substantially similar to the anatomical shape of a human vagina. The inflator (120) is for operating the inflatable element (110) between the deflated state and the inflated state, and is configured to inflate the inflatable element to a pre- determined volume which is selected based on an optimal volume determined for a user of the pessary.

Systems, devices, and methods are provided that control, support, and / or elongate a cervix to treat pregnancy complications and / or delay an onset of labor so that a gestational period for a fetus may be extended, thereby preventing preterm labor and delivery of the fetus. The cervical control systems may include a main body configured for placement in a vagina. The main body has in internal passageway configured for acceptance of a cervix therein and an inflatable and / or expandable inner cuff extends from portion of the internal passageway. The inner cuff may be expandable inward toward the cervix, or downward away from the uterus, or both inward and downward so that the inner cuff may engage, or grip, the cervix thereby holding the cervical control system in place while compressing the cervix closed, elongating the cervix, and / or adjusting an angle of orientation of the cervix.

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).

Proposed are a method for producing a patient-customized pessary using a 3D printer and a patient-customized pessary produced thereby and, more specifically, a method for producing a patient-customized pessary using a 3D printer, for forming a pessary so as to correspond to the shape of a patient's vagina, and a patient-customized pessary produced thereby. The method for producing a patient-customized pessary using a 3D printer, comprises a) deriving the shape of a patient's vagina; b) 3D-modeling the shape of a pessary corresponding to the derived shape of the patient's vagina; and c) producing the pessary in the 3D-modeled shape by means of a 3D printer.

An inflatable pessary comprising a pessary body which is inflatable to a predetermined inflated configuration. A kit including a plurality of the inflatable pessaries of different and / or same sizes. The inflatable pessary and / or the kit may comprise an applicator configured to removably house at least a portion of the pessary body before it is inflated, a pump and a lubricant.

A pessary (50) having a generally rounded main body formed as a completely reticulated outer shell (52, 56, 58) surrounding a void (54) forming a hollow interior. The pessary is suitably spherical, ovoid or spheroidal and manufactured from an elastomeric material. This enables the pessary to be comfortably inserted into the vaginal cavity (22), where it can act (34) upon the cervix (32), and / or anterior / posterior walls of the vagina (22) to provide structural support to the cervix. The reticulated outer shell enables the pessary to compress radially inwardly so as to facilitate its insertion and extraction into or from the vaginal cavity.

The present disclosure relates to a vaginal system for preventing pregnancy comprising segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol, the vaginal system being configured for thirteen 28-day product use cycles.

The present disclosure is related to IUD insertion device for inserting an IUD into the cervix of a female patient.