Device and method for fitting a pessary

a technology for measuring the dimensions of the vagina and the pc device, which is applied in the direction of the pc device, the sensor, the catheter, etc., can solve the problems of difficulty and/or pain associated with defecation, the symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse are bothersome, and surgery may not be the best treatment. , to avoid trauma, avoid high force, and keep the pc device clean

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-09-04
CONTIPI MEDICAL
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The device enables a more accurate and comfortable fitting process by providing systematic measurements, reducing the need for trial and error, improving patient comfort, and enhancing the effectiveness of pessary treatment for Pelvic Organ Prolapse and urinary incontinence.

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Symptoms of Pelvic Organ Prolapse are very bothering; depending on the type of POP experienced.
For example, cases of rectocele may result in difficulty and / or pain associated with defecating, which would not normally be present in cases of vaginal vault prolapse.
In some cases, surgery may not be the best treatment, particularly if the prolapse is manageable by conservative means.

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[0063]The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to a device and methods for measuring dimensions of a vagina, and, more particularly, but not exclusively, to a device and methods for measuring dimensions of a vagina for purpose of fitting a pessary.

[0064]It is noted that fitting a pessary according to prior art is a trial and error procedure, wherein a caretaker makes an estimate as to a proper pessary size, then fits the size guessed at, and requires the patient to try it on. An accurate measurement of size, and optionally shape, and optionally force applied against vaginal walls, can aid in making a better first fit, speed up the fitting process, and decrease discomfort of the patient.

[0065]Advanced types of pessaries are presently in development, which have a form designed to provide specific treatments, such as, by way of a non-limiting example, treating urinary incontinence. It would be useful if pessary fitting took into account vaginal measurements at locati...

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There is provided a device for measuring an inside shape of a vagina, including a device body, operationally connected to one or more movable cheeks, the cheeks movable in a direction substantially transaxially relative to the device body longitudinal axis, and a width indicator, for indicating a distance between opposite faces of the cheeks. There is provided a method for fitting a pessary including inserting a Pessary Caliber (PC) into a vagina, extending cheeks of the PC to press against sides of the vagina, measuring a distance between the cheeks, measuring how deep the PC is inserted into the vagina, and selecting a pessary size based, at least in part, on the measuring. Related apparatus and methods are also described.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 726,475 filed on Mar. 18, 2010, which claims the benefit of priority under 35 USC 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 161,079 filed on Mar. 18, 2009, the contents of which are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to a device and methods for measuring dimensions of a vagina, and, more particularly, but not exclusively, to a device and methods for measuring dimensions of a vagina for purpose of fitting a pessary.[0003]The pelvic floor (including the upper and lower vaginal support mechanisms and the internal and external anal sphincter) is a network of muscles, ligaments and other tissues that form a bowl like structure across the opening of the pelvis, holding up the pelvic organs. These muscles, together with their surrounding tissues, are responsible f...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61B5/107A61F6/08
CPCA61F6/08A61B5/1076A61B5/227A61F2/005
InventorPERLE, AMIRZIV, ELANBAUDER, IDAN
OwnerCONTIPI MEDICAL