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Devices and methods for stimulating nerves

A nerve and nerve plexus technology, applied in the direction of electrotherapy, therapy, physical therapy, etc., can solve the problems of patients with insufficient effectiveness, lack of efficacy and side effects, high cost, etc., achieve the effect of solving sympathetic tension and improving the success of treatment

Active Publication Date: 2016-08-10
FEMPULSE
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These drugs are not sufficiently effective for most patients and also have significant systemic side effects that limit their use
Discontinuation rate of more than 50% at 6 months due to high cost, lack of adequate potency and side effects
These approaches are not always effective, achievable or sustainable

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[0180] For the purposes of defining the present invention, reference is now made to Figure 1-3 Definitions of various terms used herein. First, the vagina V is a fibroelastic, muscular structure forming a passage with an expandable, flexible inner layer (hereinafter "vaginal passage" VC). The surfaces of these flexible inner layers have internal or exposed surfaces ES. The vagina and vaginal passage as defined herein have a proximal end terminating proximal to the cervix and a distal end where it joins the vaginal opening of the vulva. If the cervix C has been excised or is absent congenitally, the proximal end of the vagina (and vaginal passage) is simply defined by the uppermost portion of the vagina, also known as the vaginal cuff.

[0181] As used herein, the shape of the vaginal passage VC defines a central axis CA. The cervical axis CVA extends through and is aligned with the endocervical canal CC. For the cervix extending through the cervical opening or endocervica...

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Abstract

A device positioned in the vagina includes a sensor. The sensor data is used to determine whether a condition is met or exists to trigger a therapeutic response by the device. A device for stimulating nerves adjacent the vagina includes a nerve stimulating element coupled to a main body. The nerve stimulating element is positioned and designed to stimulate the vesical, Frankenhauser' s and / or inferior hypogastric plexuses. The device may reside in the vaginal fornices. An implant is also provided which has a nerve stimulating element in contact with a uterosacral ligament. The device positioned in the vagina may be used to charge a power source for an implant, which may be a capacitor.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application is a continuation-in-part of US Application Serial No. 14 / 101336, filed December 9, 2013, which is a continuation-in-part of US Application Serial No. 14 / 056937, filed October 17, 2013 , U.S. Application No. 14 / 056937 is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Application No. 13 / 913390 filed June 8, 2013, and U.S. Application No. 13 / 913390 is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Application No. 13 / 913390 filed March 15, 2013 844472 (now granted), U.S. Application No. 13 / 844472 is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Application No. 13 / 492855, filed June 9, 2012 (U.S. Patent No. 8788040, now filed July 22, 2014 Published), the entire contents of which applications are incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for stimulating nerves. Background technique [0004] Millions of women suffer from the conditions of urgency, frequency, incontinence, incomplet...

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IPC IPC(8): A61N1/36
CPCA61N1/3756A61N1/0524A61N1/36007A61N1/3614
Inventor A.黑斯勒B.斯特鲁尔
Owner FEMPULSE
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