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103 results about "Uterine cervix" patented technology

Cervix of uterus. The cervix of the uterus, also known as the cervix or uterine cervix, attaches the vagina to the uterus. It is approximately four centimeters long, approximately half of which extends into the vaginal canal; however, the length of the cervix can be affected by age and childbirth, along with individual (genetic) variations.

Intrauterine adhesion therapeutic apparatus

InactiveCN119791922AStentsAnaesthesiaAnalgesia postoperativeUterine structure
The intrauterine adhesion therapeutic apparatus comprises two skeleton layers, the two skeleton layers are symmetrically arranged to form a uterus-shaped ring, and the uterus-shaped ring is of a bionic uterus structure; each skeleton layer comprises a first supporting piece and a second supporting piece, the first supporting piece and the second supporting piece are arranged in a hinged mode, a longitudinal rod is hinged to the top ends of the two skeleton layers, the intrauterine adhesion therapeutic apparatus further comprises an outer sleeve, a connecting pipe is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the outer sleeve, and the bottom ends of the two skeleton layers are hinged to the connecting pipe. The outer sleeve sleeves the outer part of the longitudinal rod in a sliding manner; an opening is formed in the bottom of the longitudinal rod, internal threads are arranged at the bottom of the longitudinal rod, the longitudinal rod is connected with a push assisting rod through the internal threads, nerves of the cervix uteri and the private part can be continuously anesthetized through medicine, the postoperative analgesia effect is achieved, and meanwhile needed medicine can be injected through the device for further treatment.
Owner:PEOPLES HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO FUJIAN UNIV OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (FUJIAN PROVINCIAL PEOPLES HOSPITAL)

Intravaginal conception assistance device, kit of parts, and method for increasing the chances of getting pregnant

An intravaginal conception assistance device for collecting and presenting ejaculate relatively close to a cervix. The device has a cup part for collecting the ejaculate present in a vaginal canal and presenting it relatively close to the cervix upon moving through the vaginal canal towards the cervix. The cup part is substantially invertible. The cup part can be brought from a first, substantially non-inverted state into a second, substantially inverted state in which the cup part has been folded substantially inside out. As a result, insertion of the cup part into the vaginal canal can be facilitated.
Owner:FRIDABABY LLC

Systems and methods for treating cancer using brachytherapy

Systems and methods are provided for treating cervical and / or uterine cancers in brachytherapy with an intracavitary brachytherapy applicator. The system comprises a tandem adapted for insertion into a cervix of a patient. An ovoid assembly comprises first and second inflatable ovoids and an ovoid support mechanism. The first and second inflatable ovoids are adapted for insertion within fornices of a patient. First and second retractors are adapted to be coupled to the ovoid assembly. The first retractor is adapted to be positioned to retract the bladder of a patient during treatment. The second retractor is adapted to be positioned to retract the rectum of a patient during treatment. The tandem and the first and second inflatable ovoids are adapted to be coupled to a radioactive source to deliver an implant radiation dose suitable for cancer treatment at a cancerous cervical treatment site in a patient.
Owner:VOXEL RAD

Cervical cerclage with surgical buttons

Embodiments of the present invention provide a cervical cerclage apparatus and a method for performing a cervical cerclage. In an embodiment of the invention, a cervical cerclage apparatus includes, a length of suture and at least two stitched regions formed by the length of suture around an exterior surface of a cervix. The cervical cerclage apparatus further includes at least two surgical buttons attached the length of suture, each surgical button comprising an inner face and an outer face, wherein the inner face of each surgical button are configured to be placed against the exterior surface of the cervix between the stitched regions, wherein at least one of the surgical buttons comprises Progesterone.
Owner:CEDARS LEONARD +1

Vagina medicine applying device convenient for full medicine applying and used for gynecological patient

The invention relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to a gynecological patient vagina medicine applying device facilitating full medicine applying, the gynecological patient vagina medicine applying device comprises a supporting tube body and an injection part, a containing cavity is formed in the supporting tube body, and a plurality of medicine outlet holes are further formed in the end of the inner section of the supporting tube body; the push injection component comprises a piston block and a push rod, a plugging tube body is further arranged at the end of the inner section of the supporting tube body, the plugging tube body is used for stretching into the cervical canal of the human body, a first plugging air bag is further arranged on the plugging tube body, an air conveying tube is arranged in the containing cavity, and containing channels are formed in the piston block and the push rod. And the air delivery pipe penetrates through the accommodating channel. The plugging tube body is arranged to be used for sealing the external uterine orifice of the human body, in this way, in the operation of medicine pushing, ointment can be prevented from flowing back into the uterine cavity under the pressure effect, and the risk of cervix uteri stimulation or ascending infection is effectively avoided.
Owner:SICHUAN CANCER HOSPITAL

Breeding method and device for boars

The invention discloses a breeding method and device for breeding boars, belongs to the technical field of breeding of the boars, and aims to solve the problems that in order to prevent seminal fluid from flowing out after insemination, an external air source is often relied on, so that discomfort of sows is easily caused, and the success rate of fertilization is influenced. The problem that the pregnancy effect is affected due to the fact that a pipeline is left in the body for a long time and discomfort of a pig is easily caused is solved, the gel suppository can be attached to the irregular mucous membrane form of the cervix uteri inner opening after being expanded, leakage caused by reserved gaps is avoided, the expansion degree does not need to be manually controlled, the error-tolerant rate is higher, and the application range is wide. Meanwhile, the plugging mechanism of the gel suppository is made of a natural degradation material, can be naturally degraded and removed or discharged along with uterus peristalsis, has no long-term retention risk, can improve the vagina flushing effect, can simulate the action during mating in the vagina, facilitates fertilization reaction of sows and is more beneficial to successful fertilization.
Owner:黄骅市农业技术推广站

Timing insemination method for improving pregnancy rate and lambing rate of sheep

The invention discloses a timed insemination method for improving the pregnancy rate and the lambing rate of sheep, and belongs to the technical field of livestock breeding. In order to solve the problem that the pregnancy rate of existing sheep is unstable during regular insemination, the method comprises the steps that a progesterone sponge suppository is embedded in the vagina of a healthy and reproductive ewe on the 0th day, and meanwhile 25 g of luteinizing hormone is injected in an intramuscular mode to release hormone A3; removing the thrombus on the 12th day, and performing intramuscular injection of 400IU of pregnant mare serum gonadotropin at the same time; and after the suppository is removed, insemination is carried out on the cervix orifice of the ewe with ram semen diluted at the ratio of 1: (5-8) in 52h and 64h respectively. According to the method, ovarian activities of the ewes are regulated and controlled, the estrus synchronism and the ovulation rate are improved, tests show that the pregnancy rate reaches 81.6%, the lambing rate is 1.14, compared with a conventional method, the pregnancy rate and the lambing rate of the sheep are remarkably improved, and development of the sheep industry is promoted.
Owner:ILI KAZAKH AUTONOMOUS PREFECTURE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY STATION (ILI KAZAKH AUTONOMOUS PREFECTURE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SCI INST) +1

Novel training teaching aid for specialized nurse of pregnant and lying-in woman

The utility model discloses a new training aid for specialized nurses of pregnant and lying-in women, relates to the technical field of medical auxiliary appliances, and aims to solve the problem that when a pregnant woman waits for natural delivery, a midwifery stretches hands into the internal opening of the cervix uteri and feels the opening size of the uterine opening of the pregnant woman according to personal experience and feeling, and the size cannot be seen visually. At the same time, the beginner has few opportunities of examination clinically, so that the beginner is difficult to quickly master the skill of uterine mouth dilation examination. According to the novel training aid for specialized nurses of pregnant and lying-in women provided by the utility model, the transparent observation plate is arranged, and a plurality of observation windows are formed, so that the evaluation process of a cervical orifice in the teaching process is visualized; the simulation plate detachably connected with the observation plate is designed, a plurality of circular grooves capable of simulating the expansion state of the cervical opening of the puerpera are formed, the position of the simulation plate can be adjusted, the circular groove corresponding to the observation window can be changed by rotating the simulation plate, and the test on medical staff is facilitated.
Owner:QINGHAI PROVINCIAL PRISON ADMINISTRATION CENT HOSPITAL (QINGHAI RED CROSS HOSPITAL)

Memory alloy cervical dilator

The invention relates to the technical field of medical gynecological instruments, in particular to a memory alloy cervical dilator. A memory alloy cervical dilator is composed of a handle and a dilating rod, the dilating rod is divided into an end, a connecting section and a dilating section, the dilating section is located between the end and the connecting section, and the connecting section is connected with the handle; the expansion section is formed by splicing a plurality of expansion spokes, and the plurality of expansion spokes are arranged in parallel to form a supporting expansion cage frame; an expansion spoke of the expansion rod is made of TiNi memory alloy, the expansion spoke is in a straight rod shape in a non-deformation state, and the expansion spoke is in an arched bent shape in a deformation state; and the plurality of expansion spokes deform to form an ellipsoid supporting expansion cage frame. Compared with a traditional cervix dilating rod, the memory alloy cervix dilator is simpler and more convenient to use, the dilating spoke is in a straight state before being used, the memory alloy cervix dilator can be easily placed into an undilated cervix canal, and in the uterus dilating process, the memory alloy cervix dilator can be used for dilating the cervix. The expansion spoke gradually and slowly expands and deforms along the radial outer side of the expansion rod under the action of the human body temperature of about 37 DEG C.
Owner:LANZHOU HONGHUI MEDICAL CO LTD

Hannah cervical cup

A cervical cup includes a body having a flange and a vacuum port so that application of a vacuum to the port will secure the cervical cup to a cervix disposed inside of the body of the cup. Example of the disclosed methodology to treat preterm birth includes inserting of a cervix into a cervical cup and applying a vacuum to a vacuum port of the cervical cup so as to secure the cervical cup to the cervix.
Owner:GALENA INNOVATIONS INC

System, method and apparatus for creating a portable digital twin of a person's anatomy

A multifunctional diagnostic system includes a reusable speculum with a modular head and a portable digital twin station. The speculum includes a set of heated blades configured to comfortably open the vaginal canal, a numbing spray nozzle to anesthetize the cervix, and an integrated light source to illuminate the internal anatomy for clinical examination. The same speculum head supports a vaginal sweep using embedded imaging components and sensors to capture interior anatomical data. The captured data is wirelessly transmitted to a companion digital twin system that includes a processor, memory, and smart display. The system implements multi-spectral imaging configured to generate a digital twin of the patient's anatomy, which may be used for assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, education, and analysis with artificial intelligence and extended reality platforms. A portable housing station serves as both a charging dock and sanitization unit.
Owner:PAGANINI CELINE MARILL

Cervical control devices, cervical control systems, and methods for use thereof

PCT designated stage expiredWO2024182773A3DiagnosticsAnti-incontinence devicesGestational periodUterus
Systems, devices, and methods are provided that control, support, and / or elongate a cervix to treat pregnancy complications and / or delay an onset of labor so that a gestational period for a fetus may be extended, thereby preventing preterm labor and delivery of the fetus. The cervical control systems may include a main body configured for placement in a vagina. The main body has in internal passageway configured for acceptance of a cervix therein and an inflatable and / or expandable inner cuff extends from portion of the internal passageway. The inner cuff may be expandable inward toward the cervix, or downward away from the uterus, or both inward and downward so that the inner cuff may engage, or grip, the cervix thereby holding the cervical control system in place while compressing the cervix closed, elongating the cervix, and / or adjusting an angle of orientation of the cervix.
Owner:NOVOCUFF INC

GPR35 modulators and uses thereof

Substituted benzofuran, benzothiophene, and indole carboxamide compounds, conjugates, and pharmaceutical compositions for use as immunotherapeutics in the treatment of cancer, such as solid tumors, are disclosed herein. The disclosed compounds are useful, among other things, in the treatment of a solid tumor originating in the breast, brain, kidney, ovary, cervix, pancreas, thyroid, colon, bladder, prostate, liver, stomach, or lung.
Owner:CROSSIGNAL THERAPEUTICS INC

Artificial insemination device for livestock, particularly pigs

The invention relates to an artificial insemination device (1) for livestock, in particular pigs, comprising a tubular body (2) and a tip (3) secured at one end (6) of the tubular body (2) and configured to be inserted and positioned in the cervix of a female animal, characterized in that the tip (3) is composed of at least agar-agar, water and glycerol. figure for the abstract: 3
Owner:IMV TECH

Liquid capsule bionic midwifery device

The utility model discloses a kind of liquid capsule bionic midwifery equipment, including, liquid injection dilator, liquid injection pipe, water pump, water storage tank, controller, foot switch.The utility model is applicable to normal full-term pregnancy, no head basin is not called, uterine cervix matures, no soft birth canal anomaly, presentation reaches spiny flat or below 1CM of spiny upper person.Through using liquid capsule to replace air bag, on the one hand, it is safer and will not cause personnel injury;On the other hand, through foot switch, liquid capsule charging and discharging and rate are formed control, can reduce personnel operation difficulty.
Owner:SICHUAN AUTONOLA MEDICAL INSTR CO LTD

Balloon for cervical ripening

An intravaginal device for cervical ripening comprising an inflatable portion and a tube in fluid communication with the inflatable portion. The inflatable portion is configurable between a deflated and an inflated state, and the inflatable portion is configured to be inserted into a vagina when in the deflated state and to ripen a cervix when inflated with fluid. The tube is configurable between an extended state and a retracted state. In the extended state, the tube is configured to be located at least in part outside the vagina to deliver fluid to inflate the inflatable portion. In the retracted state, the tube is configured to be located within the vagina.
Owner:OBSOLVE LTD

Endoscope / stereovaginoscope medical instrument

The present invention relates to a medical endoscopic / hysteroscopy instrument configured to selectively capture hysteroscopic images of a patient's uterus and endoscopic images of a patient's bladder or uterus. Any of the images can be white light images or images of a selected narrow waveband or fluorescent images. The images can be displayed individually or as a composite image spatially registered to highlight selected features of the imaged anatomy. A cup-like device can be placed at the patient's cervix and provide a light source and a fluoroscopic module to monitor changes in fluorescence under the action of a photoactivatable substance.
Owner:INOVA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (XIAMEN) CO LTD

Vaginal probe for performing colpotomies

Vaginal probe for colpotomies which, being placed under direct endoscopic vision through it, allows the absence of trauma to the cervix, which it embraces and protects, even in a watertight manner when necessary, such as in cervical cancer surgery, without an uterine stalk and therefore with no possibility of perforation injuries, especially in endometrial cancer operations, and also having good pulsation of the vaginal fornices with the possibility of backlighting and marking of the surface where the vaginal section is to be performed. The probe is made up of at least three distinct parts: a head (1) at the distal end, a central stem (2) and an ergonomic handle (3), which can house a light source, being made in a single piece of a single transparent material to allow light to pass through.
Owner:PONCE SEBASTIA JORDI

Irradiation device and treatment method

ActiveUS12337187B2Light therapyCell membraneVaginal insert
An irradiation device and a treatment method capable of effectively irradiating an antibody-photosensitive substance bound to a cell membrane of cervical cancer with near-infrared light. The treatment method for cervical cancer includes: intravenously administering an antibody-light-absorbing substance; inserting a second irradiation device including a second optical fiber from a vagina into a cervix 12 hours to 36 hours after the intravenous administration; performing irradiation by using the second optical fiber included in the second irradiation device in a direction substantially perpendicular to the second optical fiber; drawing at least a part of a deformation portion included in the second irradiation device to an external uterine ostium and inflating the deformation portion so as to follow a shape of an organ; emitting near-infrared light by using the second optical fiber in a substantially distal direction and / or the direction substantially perpendicular to the second optical fiber; and contracting the deformation portion.
Owner:TERUMO KK

Methods and systems for trans-cervical delivery of agents

Methods and systems are provided for trans-cervical delivery of agents for various purposes, including contraception and tubal patency evaluation. The trans-cervical delivery system comprises at least one port: a tubular shaft coupled to the port, the tubular shaft including at least one hollow channel traversing an interior length of the tubular shaft; and an agent delivery end coupled to the tubular shaft, the agent delivery end including at least one flexible catheter and a plug. The trans-cervical delivery system of the present disclosure integrates a pre-formed wire frame into the agent delivery end that enables self-positioning of the catheter and assists in gaining precise access to the cornual regions of a uterus by an operator. In one example, the trans-cervical delivery system may be utilized for selective delivery of a foam agent to fallopian tubes non-surgically.
Owner:OREGON HEALTH & SCI UNIV

Medical device for preventing reflux in the cervix

ActiveUS12440240B2CannulasSurgical needlesRefluxEndocervical canal
A medical device operable to prevent reflux in the cervix is disclosed. The device includes a shield operable to cover the external os and an arm operable to penetrate the endocervical canal with a bore extending therethrough, wherein the arm includes a sleeve containing a fluid that is operable to conform to the contours of the inner lining of the endocervical canal, thus creating a strong, more efficient fluid-tight seal between the device and the surrounding tissue.
Owner:INNOMED ONE LLC

Endometrial implanter

The embodiment of the invention provides an endometrium implanting device which comprises an implanting part, a balloon, a first sleeve and a second sleeve, and the implanting part comprises a near end and a far end which are oppositely arranged in the first direction; the balloon is arranged at the far end; the balloon is sleeved with the second sleeve, the second sleeve is sleeved with the first sleeve, and the side, away from the balloon, of the second sleeve and the first sleeve are arranged in a spaced mode to form a storage space used for containing a biological membrane. In the process that the implanter extends into the uterus, under the protection of the first sleeve, after the balloon and the biological membrane of the implanter enter the uterine cavity through the outer vagina and the cervix uteri, the first sleeve and the second sleeve move towards the near end direction to release the balloon and the biological membrane, and then the balloon and the biological membrane are released. The balloon is converted from the folded state to the expanded state so that the biological membrane can be unfolded and attached to the damaged area of the inner wall of the uterine cavity in a supporting and pressing mode, the biological membrane is tightly attached to the damaged tissue in the early stage of biological membrane implantation, non-invasive transplantation is achieved, and therefore the transplantation success rate of the biological membrane is increased.
Owner:HANGZHOU HUAMAI MEDICAL DEVICES CO LTD

Device and method for cervix and fetal assessment during delivery

An apparatus for providing cervical and / or fetal parameters, the apparatus comprising: an imaging device; an inserter configured to assist in insertion of the imaging device into a vaginal lumen for imaging the cervix uteri and / or a fetus; and a processor in data communication with the imaging device and configured to determine cervical parameters and / or fetal parameters based on respective imaging of the cervix and / or the fetus using machine vision.
Owner:CICONIA MEDICAL INC

Uterine manipulator with neutral return electrode

A uterine manipulator having a neutral return electrode is disclosed. The uterine manipulator includes an elongated shaft having a distal portion configured to be inserted into a uterus through a lumen of a cervix and a return electrode coupled to the elongated shaft. The return electrode is configured to be electrically coupled to an electrosurgical generator.
Owner:GYRUS ACMI INC

A device that calculates the time of birth

PCT designated stageWO2025090051A1Ultrasonic/sonic/infrasonic diagnosticsSurgeryData displayBirth time
The present invention relates to a device that autonomously obtains the data received from the Bishop scoring and many diversifiable measurements and visual data in addition to these data through a device with a sensor and camera system and calculates the time of birth with an artificial intelligence-based machine learning system through evaluations of the progress and time of birth, characterized in that it consists of a device body (C), a soft and flexible vaginal probe (1) positioned at the end of the device body (C), at least one sensor (2) measuring the changes in the cervix integrated into the probe (1), at least one camera (3) that obtains image data to detect and evaluate the changes in the cervix via the probe (1), a sensor (2) and a processor (5) that allows the analysis of the data obtained from the camera (3) with artificial intelligence algorithms, an information display (4) that allows the data results to be displayed, and a database (6) in which all data are continuously recorded.
Owner:ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITESI TEKNOLOJI TRANSFER OFISI ANONIM SIRKETI

Animal cervix uteri slow-release drug delivery device

The invention relates to an animal cervix uteri slow-release drug delivery device which comprises a drug bin and a supporting part, the drug bin is of a columnar structure, the supporting part is arranged on the rear portion of the drug bin, the supporting part is of a support type structure on the whole, a traction part is further arranged on the supporting part, and the traction part drags folding of the supporting part. The supporting part is arranged on the medicine bin, and the medicine bin is limited in the vagina of the animal through the supporting part, so that the medicine bin corresponds to the cervix orifice, and long-term stable sustained-release administration operation is achieved.
Owner:河南省畜牧技术推广总站 +1

Method and apparatus for quantifying the progression of a pregnancy

A method of quantifying progression of pregnancy, includes a) illuminating a uterine cervix with polarized light having a wavelength comprised between 600 and 1100 nm; b) acquiring a plurality of images of the illuminated uterine cervix through a polarization state analyser in respective analysing states; steps a) and b) being performed either once or a plurality of time using polarized light having different polarization states; c) from the acquired images, computing a depolarization parameter over a region of interest of the uterine cervix; and d) quantifying the progression of the pregnancy from said depolarization parameter. An apparatus, based on a colposcope fitted with a controllable polarization state generator, a controllable polarization state analyser and a suitably-programmed computer, for carrying out such a method. A computer program for carrying out such a method.
Owner:CENT NAT DE LA RECH SCI (C N R S) +2

Artificial insemination device for livestock, particularly pigs

The invention relates to an artificial insemination device (1) for livestock, particularly pigs, comprising a tubular body (2) and a tip (3) attached at one end (6) of the tubular body (2) and configured to be inserted and positioned in the cervix of a female animal, characterized in that the tip (3) is composed of at least agar-agar, water, and glycerol. Figure for the abstract: 3
Owner:IMV TECH

A device for inflation, deflation, and detection of a steam ablation balloon for abnormal uterine bleeding.

This invention relates to the field of medical devices for abnormal uterine bleeding. Specifically, it provides a device for inflating, deflating, and detecting a steam ablation balloon for abnormal uterine bleeding. The device includes a handle mechanism, a guide rod, a balloon structure, and a gas supply system. The guide rod has multiple air outlets on its outer peripheral wall. The balloon structure is fitted onto the guide rod and includes multiple independent balloons, each connected to one of the air outlets. The gas supply system includes multiple air paths, a gas supply mechanism, and a negative pressure mechanism. The air paths are connected to multiple cavities. The gas supply mechanism supplies gas to the balloons through the air paths, and the negative pressure mechanism vents the air from the balloons or provides a negative pressure environment through the air paths. This invention achieves a better seal by allowing the balloon to adhere more closely to the cervical canal after inflation, while also enabling the balloon to flatten and adhere to the guide rod after treatment, preventing scratches to tissues during removal and improving the safety and reliability of the device.
Owner:腾云医疗(深圳)有限公司

Thermal heating element for use with endometrial ablation

ActiveUS12458425B2Heater elementsSurgical instruments for heatingEndocervical canalSurgery
A device for endometrial ablation includes a selectively expandable bladder configured for insertion through a cervical canal of a patient and into a patient's cervix. The selectively expandable bladder defines an interior volume for receiving a thermally conductive medium which, when introduced into the interior volume, expands the selectively expandable bladder against the uterine tissue of the cervix. One or more insulative substrates is operably disposed within the interior volume and supports a thermal assembly on the one or more insulative substrates. The thermal assembly couples to an energy source and is configured to conduct thermal energy to a thermally conductive substrate upon activation of the thermal assembly, which, in turn, heats the thermally conductive medium in contact with the thermally conductive substrate to treat the uterine tissue of a patient.
Owner:COVIDIEN LP