14 results about "Vaginal canal" patented technology

Systems, devices, and methods to reduce trauma and injury to tissue during labor and delivery are disclosed. In particular, the systems and methods involve devices that hold dilation support devices, dilation devices in place in the vaginal canal during certain stages of labor. These devices hold the dilation devices in a therapeutically effective position in the vaginal canal and maintain the dilation devices in such a position for a sufficient period of time to allow the dilation devices to have a therapeutic effect.

Devices, systems, and methods are provided for vaginal light therapy of a subject using a device carrying an expandable member and one or more light sources. A distal end of the device carrying the expandable member thereon is introduced a vaginal canal with the expandable member in a contracted condition, the expandable member is expanded within the vaginal canal, the one or more light sources are activated to emit light outwardly at one or more wavelengths within a range of germicidal or other therapeutic light; and the device is removed from the vaginal canal after treatment.

Devices and methods that prepare the vaginal tissue of the mother's birth canal during labor so as to prevent pelvic floor damage, and vaginal and perineal lacerations. The devices may be modular and in one example include two modules, a dilator module that comprises a dilator capable of expanding the vaginal canal of a mother who is experiencing labor and a control module that is capable of connecting to the dilator module. The two modules can be separated so that the dilator module can be physically separated from the control module. In one embodiment the dilator module is comprised of disposable elements and maybe disposed of after use. The control module may be a reusable module that can be covered during use and sterilized after use for reuse in subsequent procedures.

A portable system for determining dilation of a cervical opening is disclosed. The system includes a probe portion configured for insertion into a vaginal canal, at least one illumination source configured to emit patterned light into a field of view, and an image sensor configured to capture image data including the patterned light as reflected from tissue within the vaginal canal. A processor receives the image data and analyzes spatial characteristics of the patterned light to determine information corresponding to dilation of the cervical opening. In certain embodiments, the processor determines depth information based on geometric relationships between the illumination source and the image sensor and calculates dilation based on the determined spatial information. The system may further include a display and / or a communication module for presenting the dilation measurement and a graphical representation to a user.

The invention relates to an apparatus and a method, termed the "Capsul eProbe", adapted from the capsule endoscopy technology for cervical and / or vaginal examinations. The CapsuleProbe features a capsule endoscope enclosed in a cylindrical housing designed for easy insertion into the vaginal canal. This device provides a minimally invasive and user-friendly option for patients as well as enhanced visualization of the cervix for healthcare providers. With its substantially minimized dimensions comparing to existing medical devices for cervical and / or vaginal examinations, this device improves feasibility, accessibility, and patient comfort significantly, particularly for postmenopausal women and those suffering from vaginal atrophy, by reducing or eliminating procedure-related pain and / or bleeding from the tearing of vaginal walls caused by existing invasive medical devices used for cervical and / or vaginal examinations.

A transvaginal stimulation device incorporates various securing mechanisms configured to maintain secure engagement between the treatment portion of a transvaginal stimulation device and target tissue to increase the efficacy of therapeutic stimulation treatment. The device includes a concave portion configured with a stimulation array of electrodes, and the securing mechanism maximizes engagement between the stimulation array and the tissue to be treated. The device includes a flexible mechanism that increases the ability of the device to conform to the vaginal canal to maximize electrode contact. The securing mechanisms may be manually controlled or automatically controlled using predictive models trained using patient data. The predictive models may include machine learning models trained to dynamically modify device position and / or therapy in response to receipt of real-time information.

Disclosed are speculum embodiments and related methods to comfortably dilate a woman's vaginal canal during a pelvic exam. In one aspect, a flute having retractable rods and foldable rings are provided. The flute is configured to transition between an expanded state where the proximal and distal foldable rings are in an unfolded orientation and a collapsed state where the proximal and distal foldable rings are in a folded orientation. A handle maintains the flute in the collapsed state and, in at least one embodiment, a ring collar is provided and configured to engage the flute when the flute is in the expanded state. A light source can be provided in the flute or ring collar.

A transvaginal stimulation device incorporates various securing mechanisms configured to maintain secure engagement between the treatment portion of a transvaginal stimulation device and target tissue to increase the efficacy of therapeutic stimulation treatment. The device includes a concave portion configured with a stimulation array of electrodes, and the securing mechanism maximizes engagement between the stimulation array and the tissue to be treated. The device includes a flexible mechanism that increases the ability of the device to conform to the vaginal canal to maximize electrode contact. The securing mechanisms may be manually controlled or automatically controlled using predictive models trained using patient data. The predictive models may include machine learning models trained to dynamically modify device position and / or therapy in response to receipt of real-time information.

The invention relates to a method and an apparatus, termed the “CapsuleProbe”, adapted from the capsule endoscopy technology for cervical and / or vaginal examinations. The CapsuleProbe features a capsule endoscope enclosed in an elongated cylindrical housing designed for easy insertion into the vaginal canal. This device provides a minimally invasive and user-friendly option for patients as well as enhanced visualization of the cervix for healthcare providers. With its substantially minimized dimensions comparing to existing medical devices for cervical and / or vaginal examinations, this device improves feasibility, accessibility, and patient comfort significantly, particularly for postmenopausal women and those suffering from vaginal atrophy, by reducing or eliminating procedure-related pain and / or bleeding from the tearing of vaginal walls caused by existing medical devices used for cervical and / or vaginal examinations.

The invention relates to a seminal fluid collecting device of a bionic female cowfish model. The device comprises a bionic model constructed based on skeleton data of a real female Yangtze River cowfish, a buoyancy adjusting device and a gravity center adjusting device are arranged in an inner cavity of the bionic model, and floating, diving and posture balance of the model are achieved by controlling the water amount of a water storage inner container and moving a balancing weight; the seminal fluid collection device is located in the model reproductive crack simulation area, is provided with a false vaginal canal with a water blocking valve, and is used for guiding and collecting seminal fluid; the pheromone slow-release device is arranged at the anus simulation position and can control the release of liquid pheromone; and the micro camera is arranged at the head and is used for observing behaviors. According to the method, the active mating behavior of the male guinea pigs is effectively stimulated through the multi-mode bionic design in combination with the autonomous movement ability, and a key technical support is provided for genetic resource rescue storage and full-artificial breeding research of the Yangtze River guinea pigs.

Devices and methods that prepare the vaginal tissue of the mother's birth canal during labor so as to prevent pelvic floor damage, and vaginal and perineal lacerations. The devices may be modular and in one example include two modules, a dilator module that comprises a dilator capable of expanding the vaginal canal of a mother who is experiencing labor and a control module that is capable of connecting to the dilator module. The two modules can be separated so that the dilator module can be physically separated from the control module. In one embodiment the dilator module is comprised of disposable elements and maybe disposed of after use. The control module may be a reusable module that can be covered during use and sterilized after use for reuse in subsequent procedures.

A removal device for removing an object from a cavity, such as a retained tampon from a vaginal canal. The removal device has a finger cover, wherein the finger cover has an open end, a closed end, and a cylindrical portion, wherein the finger cover has a plurality of protrusions on at least a portion of an exterior surface of the cylindrical portion, and wherein the finger cover has a grip extending from the closed end. The removal device can also be used in a method for removing retained tampons that involves inserting one or more removal devices into a vaginal cavity, securing the retained tampon with the removal device, and removing the retained tampon with the removal device.

Provided herein is a female pelvic educational model and kits for use thereof in an anatomical simulation. The female pelvic educational model has main body with a front side and a back side, whereby the back side is configured to allow for the passage of light into the interior of the main body and a posterior canal to provide an illuminated main body cavity having one or more of an illuminated extended vaginal canal, an illuminated visible cervix and an illuminated visible cervix opening. Also provided is a stand for use with the female pelvic educational model.

The invention relates to an apparatus and a method, termed the “CapsuleProbe”, adapted from the capsule endoscopy technology for cervical and / or vaginal examinations. The CapsuleProbe features a capsule endoscope enclosed in a cylindrical housing designed for easy insertion into the vaginal canal. This device provides a minimally invasive and user-friendly option for patients as well as enhanced visualization of the cervix for healthcare providers. With its substantially minimized dimensions comparing to existing medical devices for cervical and / or vaginal examinations, this device improves feasibility, accessibility, and patient comfort significantly, particularly for postmenopausal women and those suffering from vaginal atrophy, by reducing or eliminating procedure-related pain and / or bleeding from the tearing of vaginal walls caused by existing invasive medical devices used for cervical and / or vaginal examinations.