VAGINAL RETRECTOR WITH GROOVE COLLECTOR

Abstract

The invention relates to a vaginal retractor with a grooved collector, used in hospitals, operating rooms, gynecology and obstetrics clinics, and other healthcare facilities where gynecological procedures are performed, for procedures requiring vaginal retraction and obtaining tissue material for pathological examination. It enables the retraction of the vaginal wall while allowing for the controlled collection and preservation of fluid, blood, secretions, and / or tissue materials obtained during the procedure for pathological examination.

Description

1 TARIFF VAGINAL RETRECTOR WITH GROOVE COLLECTOR Technical Area 5 The invention is suitable for hospitals, operating rooms, women's health and obstetrics clinics, and gynecological facilities. in healthcare facilities where procedures requiring vaginal retraction are performed and vaginal tube used in procedures where tissue material is obtained for pathological examination It is related to the retractor. 10 The invention is particularly noteworthy for the results obtained during the procedure while enabling retraction of the vaginal wall. controlled collection of fluid, blood, secretion and / or tissue materials and a grooved collector that allows for preservation for pathological examination purposes It relates to vaginal retractors. 15 State of the Art Examinations, diagnoses, and biopsies performed in gynecology and obstetrics practice, Vaginal 20 during curettage, hysteroscopy, excision and similar invasive procedures Various vaginal openings were used to separate the walls and make the work area visible. Retractors are used. These retractors are generally placed inside the vaginal canal. It has a working section that is positioned and allows for tissue retraction. It provides the surgeon or healthcare professional with access to the procedure area. In the known state of the technique, vaginal retractors are used primarily only These devices are designed to perform the exclusion function during the process. blood, secretions, tissue fragments or samples taken for pathological examination an integrated collection system for collecting biological materials It does not include. Therefore, in practice, the loss of the obtained material is 30 To prevent this, a sterile sponge, gauze, or similar material is placed on or around the retractor. Absorbent materials can be placed. However, these methods do not provide a standard collection method. it does not form a structure and especially small volume or fragmented tissue samples dispersed in the operating field, lost in the liquid, or incomplete This can lead to accumulation. 35 2 On the other hand, in existing systems, the collected material is brought to a specific collection point. a channel, trough or similar routing structure that enables directional movement It is not present. Therefore, tissue materials are randomly placed on the retractor surface. It is able to move and, especially in the presence of liquid, from the working area. It can move away. This situation requires tissue samples to be obtained for pathological examination. 5 This leads to a decrease in the quantity and, in some cases, the need to repeat the sampling process. It can open. Also, with existing vaginal retractors, collecting tissue material is possible. Auxiliary tools used for this purpose and devices that perform the retraction operation They are independent structures. This necessitates the use of additional equipment. This can increase the workload of personnel during the process and during the collection of materials 10 This can lead to the emergence of non-standard practices. For the reasons explained above, in the known state of the technique, the vaginal wall while enabling retraction, it also collects tissue material obtained during the procedure. guiding along a specific route, keeping it in the collection area and 15 an integrated vaginal opening that allows for easy collection for pathological examination A retractor structure is needed. In conclusion, the existence of the above problems and the inadequacy of the current solutions, This has made it necessary to make improvements in the technical field. 20 Purpose of the Invention The present invention eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages and contributes to the relevant technical field. This relates to the groove collector vaginal retractor, which brings new advantages. 25 The main purpose of the invention is to achieve retraction of the vaginal wall while obtaining the following during the procedure: controlled collection of obtained fluid, blood, secretions and / or tissue materials and a corrugated collector that allows for preservation for pathological examination. The goal is to expose the vaginal retractor. 30 The purpose of the invention is to protect the vaginal wall during gynecological procedures and surgical operations. along with exclusion, loss of tissue material to be sent for pathological examination. a gutter collector that allows controlled collection in a way that will reduce The goal is to expose the vaginal retractor. 35 3 Another aim of the invention is to reduce the loss of pathological tissue material, and to produce small and... More efficient collection of fragmented tissue samples, transfer to pathology container. facilitating and pathological evaluation due to insufficient material reducing the risk of difficulty or the need for resampling The goal is to introduce a vaginal retractor that provides this. 5 Another aim of the invention is to create a longitudinal curve extending along the working surface of the vaginal section. guiding tissue materials along a specific line via a collection chute The goal is to introduce a vaginal retractor that provides relief. Another aim of the invention is to analyze the small and fragmented tissue samples obtained during the process. A vaginal retractor is created that reduces uncontrolled displacement of the retractor surface. to place. Another objective of the invention is to have 15 on each side of the longitudinal collecting groove. Tissue material is collected through the raised lateral edges positioned. The goal is to introduce a vaginal retractor that directs the fluid into the groove. Another aim of the invention is to enable the retention and processing of oriented tissue materials. A vaginal retractor 20 that includes a collector section that allows for easy removal at the end. to reveal. Another purpose of the invention is to process tissue materials that will be sent for pathological examination. a vaginal tube that reduces loss and facilitates the transfer of material to the pathology container The goal is to introduce the retractor. 25 Another aim of the invention is to combine the retraction function with the tissue collection function. The goal is to create a vaginal retractor that integrates with a surgical instrument. Another purpose of the invention is to allow for the arrangement of 30 collector sections in a removable structure. a system that facilitates the preservation of collected material and its transfer to the analysis process The goal is to introduce a vaginal retractor. Another aim of the invention is to obtain sufficient material for pathological evaluation. a vaginal retractor 35 that helps reduce the likelihood of resampling by facilitating the process to reveal. 4 Another purpose of the invention is to collect small or fragmented tissue samples for pathological examination. In gynecological procedures where samples are obtained, the material should be preserved as much as possible. by contributing to the complete collection of data, both the healthcare professionals performing the procedure and the healthcare workers. a beneficial system for both professionals and the pathological evaluation process The goal is to expose the vaginal retractor. 5 Another aim of the invention is to reduce the need for additional material collection tools. The goal is to develop a vaginal retractor that is easy to use. Another aim of the invention is to create 10 biocompatible metals, polymers or similar materials. a vaginal implant that can be manufactured and applied as either single-use or reusable The goal is to introduce a retractor. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. And thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures, it becomes clearer. 15 This will be understood as such. Therefore, the evaluation should also include these forms and detailed explanations. This should be done taking that into consideration. Figures that will help understand the invention. Figure 1: Representative view of the vaginal retractor, the subject of the invention. Explanation of Part References 10. Retractor housing 25 20. Vaginal section 21. Elevated lateral edge 22. Rounded tip shape 23. The Pit Section 30 (Handle section 30) 40. Longitudinal collecting trough 50. Collector section Section 51: Filter 52. Screw thread 53. Metal container 35 60. Oval surface Detailed Description of the Invention This detailed explanation describes the preferred alternatives to the vaginal retractor that is the subject of this invention. purely for the purpose of better understanding the subject and without any limiting influence. It is explained in a way that will not create. 5 Figure 1 shows a representative view of the vaginal retractor that is the subject of the invention. Accordingly, the vaginal In its most basic form, the retractor consists of an "L" shaped retractor body (10), the retractor body (10) forming the upper section and being placed inside the vaginal canal to retract the vaginal wall The vaginal section (20) which enables the retraction, forming the lower part of the retractor body (10) and enables the user to grasp, guide, and control the retractor during operation. The handle section (30) that enables it to work along the working surface of the vaginal section (20). extending in the longitudinal direction and continuing towards the handle section (30) and the process fluid, blood, secretion and / or tissue obtained through the vaginal section (20) during the procedure Longitudinal collection chute (40) which guides the materials, handle 15 The fluid located under section (30) and directed from the longitudinal collecting trough (40), the collection, retention and processing of blood secretions and / or tissue materials It includes the collector section (50) which enables it to be taken afterwards. The retractor body (10), which forms the main structure of the vaginal retractor that is the subject of the invention, general structure 20 It is arranged in an "L" shape and is a biocompatible metal suitable for medical use. They can be manufactured from materials containing polymers or combinations thereof. The retractor body (10) in question can be reused depending on its intended use and They can be produced in a sterilizable form or as single-use items. The vaginal section (20), which forms the upper part of the retractor body (10), during use It is inserted into the vaginal canal and allows the vaginal wall to be retracted. It allows the procedure area to be made visible. Vaginal section (20) A rounded tip form (22) is created at the upper end and the vaginal retractor, vaginal canal Tissue irritation during insertion and removal from the canal is 30 It has been ensured that the reduction is achieved. In addition, at the upper end of the vaginal section (20), vaginal section (20) A pit (23) is formed at the end of which liquid accumulates. The handle section (30), which forms the lower part of the retractor body (10), allows the user to 35 It is designed to provide this. 6 A longitudinal path along the working surface of the vaginal section (20). The collecting groove (40) extends. The longitudinal collecting groove (40) in question is vaginal. Continuing from section (20) to the handle section (30), with the collector section (50) It is designed to be in fluid communication. Longitudinal collecting trough 5 (40), fluid, blood, secretion and / or tissue materials obtained during the procedure to be directed along a specific flow path and located under the handle section (30) It is configured to transfer to the collector section (50). Elevated lateral edges (21) were created on either side of the vaginal section (20). 10 These raised lateral edges (21) each of the longitudinal collecting groove (40) arranged so that they lie on either side, and the fluid obtained during the procedure, blood, secretions and / or tissue materials from the lateral edges of the vaginal section (20) limiting its overflow or spreading onto the work surface and the aforementioned 15 helps to direct the materials into the longitudinal collection chute (40) This is how the obtained material is channeled through a collector along a defined flow path. It is ensured that it is sent to section (50). The collector section (50) directs the fluid through the longitudinal collecting chute (40), Collection, preservation and 20 of blood, secretions and / or tissue materials It has a metal container (53) which allows it to be taken out after the process, especially loss of small and fragmented tissue samples obtained for pathological examination It allows for reduction. The collector section (50) holds tissue materials and separates the liquid phase 25 at least one filter section (51) located inside the metal container (53) to provide It includes. Thus, the collector section is connected to the longitudinal collecting chute (40). (50) delivered tissue materials, in the filter section (53) of the metal container (51) While it can be retained, the liquid content can be separated and subjected to pathological evaluation. The preservation of the samples to be sent can be facilitated. 30 The collector section (50) is connected to the metal container (53) via the screw thread (52). It is attached to the retractor body (10) in such a way that it can be attached and detached. Thus, the collector The section (50) can be removed independently from the retractor body (10), collected The material can be easily taken and the collector section (50) can be 35 if needed. It is possible to replace or clean it. 7 The vaginal section (20) and the handle which form the upper part of the retractor body (10). outwardly curved oval surface (60) at the corners of the area in the middle of section (30) This oval surface (60) allows the retractor body (10) to rest against the anus. It provides. The vaginal retractor, which is the subject of the invention, allows material to be collected through a longitudinal collection groove (40). the collector section (50) is oriented towards the raised lateral edges (21) through which the material in question is retained within the flow path and the collector by ensuring that it is kept in section (50) for the purpose of pathological examination It allows for the controlled collection of the obtained tissue material. 10 20 30

Claims

8 REQUESTS 1. Hospitals, operating rooms, gynecology and obstetrics clinics, and vaginal procedures performed in healthcare facilities where gynecological procedures are carried out 5. Removal of tissue material required for pathological examination It is a vaginal retractor used in the procedures performed, and its feature is; - An L-shaped retractor body (10), - forming the upper part of the retractor body (10) and the vaginal canal inserted to allow the vaginal wall to be retracted vaginal section (20), 10 - forming the lower part of the retractor body (10) and the user's retractor understanding, directing and controlling during the process the handle section (30), - along the working surface of the vaginal section (20) in the longitudinal direction Reaching out and continuing towards the handle section (30) and during the process 15 fluid, blood, secretion and / or obtained through the vaginal section (20) Longitudinal collection, which enables the orientation of tissue materials. groove (40), - located under the handle section (30) and longitudinal collection Fluid, blood secretion and / or tissue directed from the groove (40) 20 the accumulation, storage and post-processing of materials collector section (50) with metal container (53) that enables taking It includes.

2. A vaginal retractor conforming to Claim 1, characterized by its ability to cover the aforementioned vaginal section by 25° (20) located at the upper end and the vaginal retractor into the vaginal canal tissue irritation during insertion and removal from the canal It includes a rounded end form (22) which allows for reduction.

3. A vaginal retractor conforming to Claim 1, characterized by its ability to cover the aforementioned vaginal section by 30° (20) located on either side of the longitudinal collecting groove (40) on both sides Lying next to it, the fluid, blood, secretions and / or obtained during the procedure the tissue materials protruding from the lateral edges of the vaginal section (20) or longitudinal collection chute (40) preventing it from spreading on the working surface It includes a raised lateral edge (21) which allows it to be directed into the interior. 35 9 4. A vaginal retractor conforming to claim 1, its characteristic being; the aforementioned collector. section (50), located in the metal container (53) and tissue materials at least one filter section that allows retention and separation of the liquid phase (51) It includes.

5. A vaginal retractor conforming to claim 1, its characteristic being; the aforementioned collector. located on the metal container (53) in section (50) and the collector section (50) can be attached to the retractor body (10) in such a way that it can be attached and detached It contains a screw thread (52) which provides.

6. A vaginal retractor conforming to Claim 1, its characteristic feature is that it retracts the aforementioned vaginal section. (20) located at the upper end and causing fluid to accumulate at the vaginal end (20). It contains a pit (23).

7. A vaginal retractor conforming to Claim 1, characterized by the fact that the retractor body is 15 (10) the vaginal section (20) forming the upper part and the handle section (30) outwardly curved oval surface located at the corners of the area in the middle (60) It includes.

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