70results about "Rectal devices" patented technology

At least one exemplary embodiment is directed toward an earpiece with a sealing section for acoustically sealing the meatus of a human ear, which includes an inner ear canal speaker; an inner ear canal microphone; connected to a logic circuit which can include a digital signal processor (DSP), where the sealing section touches a portion of the ear canal to substantially acoustically seal the meatus of a human ear canal.

The vibration capsule device disclosed herein comprises a movement generation unit, a movement control unit, a wireless communication unit and a power supply. The movement control unit provides instructions to the movement generation unit, which generates movements in configurable frequencies and duty cycles. The power supply unit provides power to the movement generation unit through movement control unit, which also decides work period and rest period for the capsule device. The vibration capsule device further comprises a capsule movement detection unit, which comprises at least one sensor unit and provides information to the wireless communication unit.

When a terminal moves from a WLAN network to a cellular network after being allocated an IP address from a PDSN of the cellular network, a tightly coupled interworking method and apparatus between the cellular network and the WLAN network set up a temporary tunnel between the PDSN and an AGW of the WLAN network, and after completion of the handoff from the WLAN network to the cellular network, inform the PDSN of the handoff completion from the terminal, thereby enabling fast seamless handoff without data loss. Compared with the conventional tightly coupled scheme, the proposed tightly coupled scheme can prevent the need for processing cellular signals in the WLAN network because there is no need to transmit cellular signals in a WLAN interval, especially between the terminal and the AGW.

Devices and methods for preventing or reducing the severity of hemorrhoids include a raised portion and a base, where the raised portion extends in a first direction away from the base and is shaped to engage and apply pressure to a region of a patient subject to hemorrhoids. The devices may further include a plug for insertion into the anal canal to engage and apply pressure to another region of the patient subject to hemorrhoids. The methods include securing the device in an engagement position to apply the pressure to prevent or reduce the severity of hemorrhoids. Such devices and methods are especially applicable during the childbirth process.

An occlusion system for management of rectal or anal incontinence, including a shaft element with a distal end and a proximal end and with a lumen extending all the way from the distal end to the proximal end of the shaft element. A balloon is mounted adhesively and sealingly on the shaft element and can be filled with a filing medium via a filing line, wherein the balloon is formed from a tube section and is shaped so that when filled with the filing medium it forms a first balloon configuration as an intrarectal balloon and a second balloon configuration as an abutment balloon, which are delimited from each other by a constriction. The distal end of the shaft element is designed with an end cap with a tip and, at a distance from the tip, at least one gas inlet opening provides communication with the lumen of the shaft element. The proximal end of the shaft element is connected to an outlet tube which extends transverse to the longitudinal axis of the shaft element, and has outlet openings at its ends and communicates with the lumen.

A hemorrhoid pressure relief device having fluid fill inside a tube made of a supple, soft, and yet highly tensile strong material produces a gentle support and counter pressure over the hemorrhoid bulge resulting in a lowering of the differential pressure across the tissue wall of the hemorrhoid, instantly reducing pain. Due to the fluidity of the liquid fill the device conforms to the contour of the hemorrohidal bulge and the adjacent buttocks cheeks, while being held in place, naturally keeping the buttocks cheeks from rubbing against the homorrhoidal bulge. Owing to the cooling capacity of the fluid fill, the device provides further pain relief. The device is simple and easy to use. Due to its simplicity, the manufacturing cost is inexpensive and can be afforded by most people. The device is disposable and thus is sanitary.

A sealing device for sealing externally debouching, natural or artificial body canals of animals or human beings. The device, made of a resilient material such as compressible open celled foam, enables liquid tight sealing against the inner wall of the body canal. The device may optionally be integrated with or include a sealing element. When used in connection with a bowel system, the device may be an integrated part of an instrument, such as a probe, or may have the form and purpose of a plug.

The hemorrhoid treatment device has a head and a shaft. The head has a spherical shape which is between 6 and 14 millimeters in diameter. The shaft has a cylindrical shape extending from the head. The minimum length of the shaft is 30 mm. The surface area of the head is equal to the surface area of a portion of the shaft. The portion of the shaft is defined from a portion adjacent to the head and 1.5 cm to 4.0 cm from the head.

The hemorrhoid treatment device has a head and a shaft. The head has a spherical shape which is between 6 and 14 millimeters in diameter. The shaft has a cylindrical shape extending from the head. The diameter of the shaft is less than one half of the diameter of the head. The body has a length of between 25 and 45 millimeters.

A device and system for reducing pain, bleeding and/or distension of hemorrhoids during defecation is provided.

A perineal protection device for use during childbirth comprises one or more pads configured to be placed on the perineum and having a varying level of resistance to stretch along the anterior-posterior axis between the vaginal opening and the anus. The device further includes attachment means in the form of adhesives, hooks, sutures, or other suitable means, for adhering the pad to the skin during childbirth, with the result that stress on the perineum is reduced during childbirth, thus reducing tearing during childbirth. The resistance to stretch is relatively lower near the vaginal opening, and relatively greater near the anus. The increase can be linear or nonlinear. The pad can be formed monolithically or in multiple portions. The resistance to stretch can be varied by varying the modulus of elasticity, varying cross-sectional area, or other suitable mechanical or materials-based techniques.

A body having first and second segments is shaped to include distal and proximal and intermediate portions. The segments are hollow to form a chamber. A hinge pin in the proximal portion rotatably couples the segments. A spring within the chamber urges the segments to an open orientation. A locking assembly within the chamber selectively holds the segments in the open orientation and selectively holds the segments in the closed orientation.

A thin disposable insert for adherence onto the crotch portion of a female undergarment for reducing pressure otherwise transferred from the undergarment to the external genital organs of the female is referred to as a panty guard. An anatomically correctly shaped pelvic organ support included within or adhered to the panty guard provides three dimensional support to the pelvic floor of a female. The pelvic organ support and the thin disposable insert provide a barrier between the female pelvic organs and abrasive fabrics of the undergarment. The pelvic organ support provides a porous space between tight-fitting non-breathable undergarments and the genitalia of the wearer, allowing air to flow across the wearer's skin. The panty guard with a pelvic organ support to prevent infection, lacerations, pelvic floor prolapse, and incontinence.

The prosthesis (1) for enterostomy patients comprises: —a tubular element (2) of elongated shape and insertable substantially to size inside of a stoma (3) made on the abdominal wall (4) of a patient; —a first obstruction means (8) to obstruct at least one area of the stoma (3), associated with a first end (6) of the tubular element (2) and movable between a restricted configuration (9) and an enlarged configuration (10) to allow the insertion/extraction into/from the stoma (3) respectively, and to prevent leakage of feces from the stoma itself; —a first through duct (13) made on the tubular element (2), communicating with the first obstruction means (8) and having valve means (14) connectable to forced introduction/extraction means (15) of a fluid into/from the first obstruction means (8); —a second through duct (19) made on the tubular element (2), communicating with the inside of the stoma (3) and having filtering means (20) for the outflow of gases from the stoma itself; and —an external retaining element (11) associated with a second end (7) of the tubular element (2) opposite to the first end (6) and able to cooperate with at least one portion of the abdominal wall (4) and having at least two through holes (16, 21) arranged at the first duct (13) and the second duct (19); in which at least one of the tubular element (2) and the retaining element (11) is made at least partially of a flexible material.

A device for sealing a colon, and for removing stool therefrom by irrigation, comprising an expandable intrarectal balloon segment formed from an everted tube with two ends, for insertion into the rectum to anchor the device, and a tapered transanal segment adapted to remain at least partially outside the rectum during use, wherein the balloon segment and the transanal segment have no common compartment, wherein both segments comprise drainage parts with a drainage lumen for irrigation of stool from the patient, wherein one of the two ends of the everted tube is passed through the lumen of the intrarectal balloon segment as an inner layer, the inner layer being in contact with a funnel element, and wherein the transanal segment is adapted to collapse upon resting of the sphincter, and comprises part of the intrarectal balloon segment, or a different balloon element.

A retention cuff for a fecal collection device has an inflatable body with a proximal end, a proximal end flow opening, a free end, and a free end flow opening. An interior volume within the body is fillable with a medium to inflate the cuff. An axial flow path extends along an axis of and through the body and is in flow communication with the proximal and free end openings. A plurality of lateral flow pathways in the body are in flow communication with the axial flow path. The plurality of lateral flow pathways provides fluid flow in a direction different from the axial flow path.