154 results about "Intra uterine" patented technology

A first method for ultrasound uterine medical treatment includes obtaining an end effector having an ultrasound medical-treatment transducer assembly, identifying a blood vessel which supplies blood to a portion of the uterus, and medically treating the blood vessel with ultrasound from the transducer assembly to substantially seal the blood vessel to substantially stop the supply of blood from the blood vessel to the portion of the uterus. In one example, shrinkage of a uterine fibroid is accomplished through use of the end effector endoscopically inserted into the uterus. A second method for ultrasound uterine medical treatment includes endoscopically inserting the end effector into the uterus and medically treating the endometrium lining with ultrasound from the transducer assembly to ablate a desired thickness of at least a portion of the endometrium lining to substantially stop abnormal uterine bleeding from the endometrium lining.

A cervical canal dilating assembly and method of use are shown. The dilator assembly includes a plastic shaft, a first inflatable member, and a second inflatable member. The shaft can range from being rigid to being highly flexible. The second inflatable member is fabricated of a non-elastic material and is configured to have a maximum inflatable diameter. The second inflatable member is configured to have a predetermined maximum inflatable diameter ranging from 4 to 20 mm. The dilating assembly can also be at least partially covered by a sheath. A control system includes means for measuring pressure configured for at least monitoring the pressure of the second inflatable member. A wire can be used in selected configurations to stiffen and shape the shaft. In operation, the initial penetration of the dilating assembly into the uterus uses a wire for increased stiffness. The dilating assembly is then forwarded through the remainder of the cervical canal. The first inflatable member is expanded in the uterus after being uncovered by the sheath. The second inflatable member is positioned in the cervical canal and gradually inflated to a predetermined maximum diameter.

The disposable speculum with included light and complementary mechanisms for examination and gynecological surgery is a device used for medical and surgical procedures in the vagina, neck level and the uterus. It has two separate sheets joined in their own handles; the upper sheet has three cuts to evacuate the gases and smoke produced on the surgery area. It also has a light bulb to give clarity on the surgery area, to optimize the visibility with aluminum reflexive cover; the lower sheet has three cuts connected among themselves for an internal central channel, to evacuate the blood and fluids coming from the surgical area; the upper sheet's handle has some buttons to activate an opening and close mechanism of these sheets.

A method and system of providing therapy to a patient's uterus. The method includes the steps of inserting an access tool through a cervix and a cervical canal into the uterus; actively cooling the cervical canal; delivering vapor through the access tool lumen into the uterus; and condensing the vapor on tissue within the uterus. The system has an access tool with a lumen, the access tool being adapted to be inserted through a human cervical canal to place an opening of the lumen within a uterus when the access tool is inserted through the cervical canal; an active cooling mechanism adapted to cool the cervical canal, the active cooling mechanism having a coolant source; and a vapor delivery mechanism adapted to deliver condensable vapor through the access tool to the uterus, the condensable vapor being adapted to condense within the uterus.

A signal processing arrangement 130, a monitoring system 100, a signal processing method, a monitoring method of monitoring uterine contractions of a pregnant woman, and a computer program product are provided. The signal processing arrangement 130 receives an electrophysiological signal 116 representing uterine muscle activity of a pregnant woman at an input 132. A filter 136 generates a filtered electrohysterogram signal from the electrophysiological signal 116. The filter 136 allows the passage of spectral components between 0 and 3 Hz. A window function applicator 138 applies a window function to the filtered electrohysterogram signal to obtain an output waveform 146. The window function defines that samples of a time interval preceding the application of the window function need to be used The output waveform 146 simulates output data of tocodynamometer or an intra-uterine pressure catheter. The output waveform 146 is provided at an output 144 of the signal processing arrangement.

A method and system of providing therapy to a patient's uterus. In some embodiments the method includes the steps of: inserting an access tool through a cervix and a cervical canal into the uterus; placing an expansion mechanism in contact with tissue within the uterus to move uterine tissue surfaces away from an opening in an access tool lumen; delivering vapor through the vapor delivery tool into the uterus; and condensing the vapor on tissue within the uterus. The system has an access tool adapted to be inserted through a human cervical canal to place an opening of an access tool lumen within a uterus when the access tool is inserted through the cervical canal; an expansion mechanism adapted to be advanced into the uterus to move uterine tissue surfaces away from the opening in the access tool lumen; and a vapor delivery mechanism adapted to deliver condensable vapor through the access tool to the uterus, the condensable vapor being adapted to condense within the uterus.

The present invention relates to an inserter (100), having a proximal (20) and distal (30) end, for inserting and positioning an intra-uterine device (IUD) (120), which is attached to a withdrawal string (130), said inserter (100) comprising: a) a plunger (102), having a central longitudinal axis, configured for slidable mounting of a hollow protective tube (110), the distal (30) end of the plunger (102) being configured for dismountable connection with the IUD (120), which protective tube (110) is configured to slidably cover the IUD (120); b) a handle (104), which is attached to the proximal (20) end of the plunger (102); and c) a longitudinal member (150) that forms part of the handle (104), which extends in the distal (30) direction with respect to the plunger (102), which longitudinal member (150) contains a friction contact surface (152) against which the protective tube (110) can frictionally engage, wherein the frictional engagement of the friction contact surface (152) against the protective tube (110) is manually actuatable and wherein the frictional engagement of the friction contact surface (152) against the protective tube (110) increases resistance to sliding of the protective tube (110) relative to the plunger (102).

The present invention discloses an Intra Uterine Ball (IUB) device useful for a gynecological procedure or treatment. The aforesaid device comprises a hollow sleeve for at least partial insertion into the uterine cavity; and, an elongate conformable member with at least a portion comprised of shape memory alloy. The elongate member is adapted to be pushed out from said sleeve within said uterine cavity. It is the core of the invention that the elongate member is adapted to conform into a predetermined three dimensional ball-like configuration within said uterine cavity following its emergence from said sleeve, such that expulsion from said uterine cavity, malposition in said uterine cavity, and perforation of the uterine walls is prevented.

The present invention discloses an Intra Uterine Ball (IUB) device useful for a gynecological procedure or treatment. The aforesaid device comprises a hollow sleeve for at least partial insertion into the uterine cavity; and, an elongate conformable member with at least a portion comprised of shape memory alloy. The elongate member is adapted to be pushed out from said sleeve within said uterine cavity. It is the core of the invention that the elongate member is adapted to conform into a predetermined three dimensional ball-like configuration within said uterine cavity following its emergence from said sleeve, such that expulsion from said uterine cavity, malposition in said uterine cavity, and perforation of the uterine walls is prevented.

Method and apparatus are disclosed for applying a therapeutic amount of a non-systemic vasoconstrictor inside the uterus to control abnormal uterine bleeding. The abnormal bleeding can be due to excessive menstrual blood flow, bleeding from a surgical procedure, postpartum bleeding or any other acute or chronic condition. The vasoconstrictor includes topical agents such as an alpha-adrenergic agonist, for example oxymetazoline. The delivery system can include a catheter having means for retaining position of a distal portion within the uterus. A proximal portion can extend outside of the body for coupling to a vasoconstrictor source, or alternatively, the proximal portion can terminate within the vaginal canal and include a docking port for coupling to a source of vasoconstrictor that is inserted therein. In other embodiments, an applicator is disclosed that is positioned in fluid communication with the lumen of the cervix and allows application of a vasoconstrictor therein.

The invention discloses an intrauterine compression hemostasis method which comprises the following steps of: putting an elastic hemostasis bag in uterus, and filling low-temperature medium into the elastic hemostasis bag, wherein after the volume of the elastic hemostasis bag is expanded, the compression hemostasis is realized through the pressure of the elastic hemostasis bag on the inner wall of the uterus, and the vasoconstriction of the uterus is promoted by the low-temperature medium. A device realizing the method comprises the elastic hemostasis bag and a connection pipe, wherein the elastic hemostasis bag is provided with only one open end; the open end is in sealed connection with one end of the connection pipe; and a valve is arranged at one end of the connection pipe. The shape of the expanded elastic hemostasis bag is similar to that of the uterine cavity, and pressure in the uterine cavity is uniform; and when the pressure exceeds the systolic arterial pressure, a hemostasis effect is generated for sure. By monitoring the pressure, the autonomous uterine contraction can be discovered in time; and a temperature measuring device displays the change of water temperature, and the ice water can be replaced in time so as to avoid weakening of the hemostasis effect. According to the invention, the operation is simple, the monitoring is visual, the bleeding is minimized to a greatest extent, and the life safety of the patient is guaranteed.

A signal processing arrangement 130, a monitoring system 100, a signal processing method, a monitoring method of monitoring uterine contractions of a pregnant woman, and a computer program product are provided. The signal processing arrangement 130 receives an electrophysiological signal 116 representing uterine muscle activity of a pregnant woman at an input 132. A filter 136 generates a filtered electrohysterogram signal from the electrophysiological signal 116. The filter 136 allows the passage of spectral components between 0 and 3 Hz. A window function applicator 138 applies a window function to the filtered electrohysterogram signal to obtain an output waveform 146. The window function defines that samples of a time interval preceding the application of the window function need to be used The output waveform 146 simulates output data of tocodynamometer or an intra-uterine pressure catheter. The output waveform 146 is provided at an output 144 of the signal processing arrangement.

A method of applying topical anesthetic to the inner surfaces of the uterus and cervix and a delivery device for practicing the method. The delivery device has a hollow discharge tube which is preferably curved towards a distal tip with at least one aperture. The tube is inserted through the vagina and the cervical canal until the resistance of the fundus is perceived. The delivery device is then operated to discharge anesthetic material through the aperture(s) in the region of the fundus, the tubal ostia and the cornua of the uterus such that the material displaces intra-uterine debris to facilitate reaching the mucosal surfaces of the uterus.

The invention discloses a manufacture method of a uterine cavity observer. The method comprises the following steps of: 1) setting an observation mirror body; 2) setting a uterine cavity dilation device; and 3) detachably assembling the uterine cavity dilation device on the observation mirror body. The invention also discloses an observer for implementing the manufacture method of the uterine cavity observer. The method is simple, easy in realization and low in cost. The observer has a smart design, and can dilate the uterus by virtue of the uterine cavity dilation device when observing the situation in the uterus to obtain a larger observation range, so that changes of each part of the uterus can be accurately and quickly known, the accuracy of diagnosis is greatly improved, and safety and efficiency of operation are ensured. The uterine cavity dilation device is detachably assembled, and a split structure design is formed to enable repeated use of the observation mirror body part, so that use safety is ensured, cross infection is avoided, cost can be effectively saved, and environmental friendliness is facilitated.

The invention provides a hysteroscope, which comprises a handheld part and an intubation assembly connected with the handheld part. The handheld part is provided with an inner cavity, and via holes for an instrument to pass through are formed in the front and rear opposite faces of the inner cavity, wherein the front via hole is used as an instrument outlet for allowing the instrument to stick into the intubation assembly, and the rear via hole serves as an instrument inlet; a first sealing piece for sealing the instrument outlet and a second sealing piece for sealing the instrument inlet arearranged in the inner cavity, wherein the first sealing piece and the second sealing piece are both one-way valve pieces and are provided with sealing openings allowing the instrument to pass through;and a dividing piece dividing the inner cavity into a front cavity and a rear cavity is further arranged in the inner cavity, and a via hole for allowing the instrument to pass through is formed in the dividing piece. According to the hysteroscope, water in the uterus is prevented from leaking from the instrument inlet of the handheld part, and an operator can use the hysteroscope conveniently.

The invention discloses an ovarian cyst detection device. The ovarian cyst detection device comprises a rack, an inclination adjusting part, an ultrasonic detection part and a leg adjusting part, wherein the rack is a mounting platform of the inclination adjusting part, the ultrasonic detection part and the leg adjusting part; an image screen is arranged on the rack; and a contrast agent is arranged in a contrast agent tube. A detected person lies on an adjustable bed, and a leg posture is adjusted through the leg adjusting part, so that the reproductive organ is exposed in front of an operator; the operator controls an operating handle to inject the contrast agent into the uterus, and the contrast agent is dispersed to the ovary part; and an ultrasonic releaser is used for releasing ultrasonic waves to carry out ultrasound contrast on the ovary, so that the pathology condition of the ovary can be detected. The ovarian cyst is detected by utilizing an ultrasound contrast technology, sothat the pain of the detected person is reduced.

The invention relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to a disposable uterus endoscope which comprises a handle mechanism and an intubation mechanism, the intubation mechanism comprises a rotary inner tube and a supporting outer tube, one end of the rotary inner tube is rotatably connected with the handle mechanism, and the other end of the rotary inner tube is connected with a camera; the supporting outer tube is arranged in the circumferential direction of the rotating inner tube in a sleeving mode, one end of the supporting outer tube is fixedly connected with the handle mechanism, the other end of the supporting outer tube is provided with a bent section, the bent section is provided with continuous bent grooves, and the bent grooves are spirally distributed in the circumferential direction of the bent section. According to the invention, more than two force bearing points are arranged on any cross section of the bent section, and when the bent sectionis stressed, the bent section is difficult to break under the support of each force bearing point, so that the medical hidden danger that the bent section is broken in the uterus is reduced.

A wearable antenna is described, for wirelessly receiving sensor data generated by an implantable sensor device implanted in a uterus, the wearable antenna, in use, extending around the waist of the wearer's body, and having a downwardly extending portion for location at the front of the wearer's body. In this way, an improved electromagnetic interaction between the wearable antenna and the implantable sensor can be achieved. Further, the wearable antenna may have an undulating shape around at least a portion of the wearer's waist, to permit expansion and contraction of the wearable antenna about the wearer's waist.

The invention discloses a uterine inversion correcting and resetting machine. The uterine inversion correcting and resetting machine comprises a silica gel guide barrel, a piston head and a push rod; the silica gel guide barrel is provided with a skeleton support with a straight barrel type structure, an inner cavity of the skeleton support is provided with a plurality of linkage supporting plates, the bottoms of the linkage supporting plates are in sliding connection with the surface of the inner cavity of the skeleton support through linkage supporting plate guide grooves formed in the skeleton support in the axial direction; the outer surface of the skeleton support is coated with a silica gel guide barrel silica gel layer, the upper end of the silica gel guide barrel silica gel layer adopts a flared structure which is internally provided with tractive positioning points and extends outwards, and the tractive positioning points are connected with the bottom ends of the linkage supporting plates through steel wires; and the piston head is arranged in the barrel-shaped inner cavity of the skeleton support and positioned above the linkage supporting plates. The uterine inversion correcting and resetting machine is convenient to operate, and can prevent endometrium from being folded excessively and reduce the infection probability on the premise of successfully pushing the inversed uterus tissue into an abdominal cavity, thereby being particularly suitable for uterine inversion operation in case that the placenta is positioned near the bottom of the uterus.

A method, apparatus, and kit for marking the opening between the fallopian tube and the uterus (tubal ostia) are provided. A marking dye provided in a marking assembly including a fluid dispenser coupled to a catheter having an open end and a guide wire. The catheter is inserted into the uterus and to a position adjacent the tubal ostia. When properly inserted, the fluid dispenser is activated to cause fluid to flow through the catheter and to the wall of the uterus to provide a mark. Once the mark is provided, endometrial ablation process can be provided in the uterus. The marks can then be used to guide the insertion of tubal occlusion devices.

A method of reducing postpartum bleeding includes positioning a device comprising a vacuum element within the uterus; sealing the uterus; activating vacuum in the uterus with the vacuum element of the device while the uterus is sealed; and collapsing the uterus with the vacuum to reduce postpartum bleeding.

The invention discloses a uterine operation manipulator for obstetrics and gynecology department, which comprises a supporting rod adjusting mechanism used for supporting the uterus, a supporting balladjusting structure used for supporting the uterus and washing the inner wall of the uterus, a positioning collecting cup used for positioning and for collecting tissue fluid generated in the operation process and irrigating fluid, an absorbent sponge component used for clearing hydrops generated in the operation process, and an outer sleeve component used for assembling and supporting the structures above. According to the invention, the inner wall of the uterus is supported by the supporting rod adjusting mechanism and the supporting ball adjusting structure, so that the operation part is exposed; the uterus can be protected while being supported, so that the risks of uterine perforation, damage to abdominal organ vessels and the like are avoided; absorbent sponge is used for timely clearing hydrops generated in the operation process, so that a good environment for operation; is provided; the uterine operation manipulator for obstetrics and gynecology department has simple structure, is convenient to operate and provides good surgical effect.

The invention discloses an automatic flushing type uterine curettage device for gynaecology and obstetrics. The automatic flushing type uterine curettage device comprises a base, a suction system, a cleaning system, an illumination and observation system, a system for clamping residues, detecting with a probe and performing digging, and a vaginal dilation system, wherein the base is a mounting platform of all systems of the device, and is also a set formed in a manner that all the systems and a bottom plate are connected with all the connecting block systems; the suction device can clean and smash large fragments in the uterus, cleaning liquid obtained after cleaning and a cleaning liquid and garbage mixture, and besides, when a suction type surgery needs to be performed, the suction device can be used for completing the surgery; the cleaning system can automatically spray cleaning liquid and disinfectants to complete cleaning and disinfection of the interior of the uterus; the illumination and observation system can provide real-time observation during uterine curettage and illumination during observation; and the system for clamping residues, detecting with a probe and performingdigging can be used for clamping the residues, detecting with the probe and taking digging action on parts which are difficult to suck by the suction device; the vaginal dilation system can open theuterine orifice in the uterine curettage process to guarantee the uterine curettage.

The invention provides a cervical cancer afterloading radiotherapy source applicator. The cervical cancer afterloading radiotherapy source applicator comprises a plug cylinder assembly, a plug rod assembly, a protection assembly, a display screen and an inflator pump. The plug rod assembly is slidably arranged in the plug cylinder assembly. The protection assembly is rotatably arranged in the plugrod assembly. The plug rod assembly is connected with the display screen and the inflator pump. The plug cylinder assembly comprises a plug tube, a front positioning air bag and a rear positioning air bag. The plug rod assembly comprises a plug rod, a source application tube and a uterine cavity air bag. The plug rod is internally provided with a source application tube cavity, and the source application tube cavity is internally provided with the source application tube. The source application tube is internally provided with a radioactive source. The front portion of the plug rod is provided with the uterine cavity air bag, and the uterine cavity air bag is connected with the inflator pump. The protection assembly comprises an inner tube. The cervical cancer afterloading radiotherapy source applicator can be rapidly and accurately positioned, positioning is firm, the inner wall of a uterus can be supported, and a focus position is well exposed; and the irradiation area and angle canbe adjusted, the damage of radiotherapy to non-lesion tissues is greatly reduced, and the side effect of radiotherapy is reduced to the maximum extent.

The recoverable intra-uterine system comprises a housing capable of containing one or a plurality of elements selected from among the group comprising an embryo, male and / or female gametes, a fertilized oocyte, and unfertilized ovum and a combination of these elements, the housing having along an axis a distal end and a proximal end, and a device for holding the recoverable intra-uterine device in the uterus. The holding device is arranged at the proximal end of the housing and includes at least one holding arm in the uterine cavity capable of taking at least two positions: —one free position in which at least one holding arm is separated from the axis; and —a retracted position in which at least one holding arm is substantially parallel to the axis. Use in medically assisted reproduction techniques.

The present invention relates to an improved intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUCD) characterized by comprising polymer based material 1, and flexible structure 2, wherein the flexible structure 2 comprises one or more of tubelets 3, wherein the tubelets 3 are interconnected by connecting means 4, wherein the tubelets 3 are provided with a pulling means 5 on one end, wherein the tubelets 3 have perforations in the form of holes 6, and wherein the tubelets 3 have both sides 7, 8 open, and said sides are in sloping shape, wherein the tubelets 3 are arranged in the form of a chain, and wherein the combination of said polymer based material 1 and said flexible structure 2 is injectable or implantable in the uterine cavity. In one embodiment it relates to flexible structure referred to as intra-uterine device (IUD).

An arrangement for the neuropostural and sensorial suspension of the premature newborn in incubators, comprising a support for receiving the newborn and connected to an actuator, such that the support is suspended inside the incubator compartment, surrounding the premature newborn so that the newborn is kept in a position similar to that in which it was in the uterus thus allowing its harmonious intrauterine development.