Device and method for improving implantation of fertilized egg during pregnancy

a technology for implantation and uterine wall, applied in the field of medical devices, can solve the problems of repeated implantation failure, little has been done to increase the chances of fertilized egg successfully implantation onto the lining, and prevent or decrease the likelihood of a successful pregnancy, so as to avoid the risk of puncturing or penetrating the uterine wall, and the effect of small abrasion

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-06-11
INNOMED FIVE LLC
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[0008]The subject invention solves this problem by allowing the physician to carefully guide the device through the cervix and into the uterine cavity. Additionally, once in the uterus, th

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There exists a plethora of issues that may prevent or decrease the likelihood of a successful pregnancy.
Although ART has made specific technological advances in order to solve the recurring problems with female fertility, very little has been done to increase the chances of a fertilized egg successfully implanting itself onto the lining of the uterus—a critical step during the pregnancy process.
Unfortunately, although fertilization may be successful, repeated

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[0016]Turning to FIGS. 1-3, the preferred embodiment of the subject invention comprises a handle 10, an arm 20 comprising an articulating tip 40, wherein the handle 10 is connected to the arm 20 by a connection member 50 that contains a spring-loaded trigger mechanism 60 operable to curl the articulating tip 40 in a variety of planar directions by pulling a trigger 65. Preferably, the handle 10 is offset approximately 45° from the longitudinal plane of the arm 20 to allow for easier guidance of the arm 20 into the uterine cavity, and said handle 10 is positioned such that the index finger (not shown) of the user can easily actuate the trigger 65.

[0017]Turning to FIG. 4, the articulating tip 40 at the distal end of the arm 20 is made from a material having flexible properties, including but not limited to, flexible polymers, solid foam, thermoplastics, thermoset materials, or other materials known in the art with similar properties. When activated the articulating tip 40 will curl in...

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The disclosed invention comprises a device that utilizes a manually controlled articulating arm to make a precise, small abrasion on the intrauterine wall prior to ovulation. The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a handle, an arm having a rigid portion and an articulating tip both of which are covered by a casing having non-irritant properties, wherein the handle is connected to the arm by a connection member that contains a trigger mechanism operable to move the articulating tip by pulling a trigger.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of International Application No. PCT / US2019 / 028630, filed Apr. 23, 2019, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 814,910, filed Mar. 7, 2019 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 662,253, filed Apr. 25, 2018. The entire contents of the above application are hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.FIELD[0002]The present invention relates in general to medical devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a device and method for improving the intrauterine environment prior to and during pregnancy.BACKGROUND[0003]Artificial reproductive technology (“ART”) is not a new concept. There exists a plethora of issues that may prevent or decrease the likelihood of a successful pregnancy. Although ART has made specific technological advances in order to solve the recurring problems with female fertility, very little has been done to increase the chances of a fer...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B17/435A61B17/00
CPCA61B17/435A61B2017/4216A61B17/00234A61B2017/0046A61B2017/00238A61B2017/00964A61B2017/00955A61B2017/00336A61B2017/003A61B2017/00309A61B2090/061
Inventor PLESSALA, KIRBY J.FALKNER, PETER T.HADDAD, MICHAEL
Owner INNOMED FIVE LLC
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