41 results about "Vaginal insert" patented technology

A biodegradable biodelivery device is disclosed. The biodelivery device is formed from a polymer comprising the reaction product of a polyol and a polyacid. When exposed to water, the polymer degrades through hydrolysis. Of particular advantage, the polymer can be formed so as to be elastic and flexible. In one embodiment, the polymer is formed into a vaginal insert. As the polymer degrades, the polymer releases acid to a vaginal environment for decreasing the pH of the environment.

Disclosed is a vaginal insert, which has a head for the holding of the user's hand, and a cylindrical front projection extending from the head for insertion into the vaginal of a rectocele patient to support the weakened lower vaginal wall in order to improve stool evacuation.

The present disclosure, in certain embodiments, relates to a flexible and non-absorbent vaginal insert device that is easier to insert and remove and is for use in improving and preventing symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary and/or fecal incontinence when the device is inserted. In certain embodiments, the device has an optionally cone-shaped upper portion that provides pelvic organ support and a removal portion or stem that facilitates insertion and removal of the device.

Generally, a vaginal insert device used to treat urinary incontinence is disclosed. The vaginal insert device includes a support portion, a stabilizing portion, a removal device, and at least one fluid passageway extending though the support portion. The substantially cylindrical support portion has a distal end and a proximal end. In addition, the support portion has a plurality of foldable areas extending from the distal end to the proximal end. Desirably, the plurality of foldable areas helically curve as the plurality of foldable areas extend from the distal end to the proximal end. The largest outer circumference of the support portion has an insertion diameter when the plurality of foldable areas are compressed and foldable inward and an in-use diameter wherein the plurality of foldable areas are extended outward into a maximum in-use diameter position. Desirably, the in-use diameter is larger than the insertion diameter.

A vaginal insert device including a support portion, a stabilizing portion, a removal device, and at least one fluid passageway extending though the support portion is disclosed. The vaginal insert relaxes in the vagina to deliver outward compression force against the bladder neck via the anterior vaginal wall to assist prevention of urinary stress incontinence. The substantially cylindrical support portion has a distal end, a proximal end, and a hollow interior section with a plurality of struts extending from the distal end to the proximal end. Desirably, the plurality of struts helically curve as the plurality of struts extend from the distal end to the proximal end. The largest circumference of the support portion has an insertion diameter when the plurality of struts are twisted together and an in-use diameter wherein the plurality of struts are extended outward into a convex position larger than the insertion diameter.

The present invention relates to a treatment for vaginal infections that does not promote colonization of artificially introduced bacteria such as Lactobacillus. Beneficial bacteria are contained within an outer cover of a vaginal insert that does not allow the bacteria to contact the vaginal tissue. The outer cover allows passage of metabolic byproducts produced by the beneficial bacteria into the vaginal tract creating an environment hostile to pathogenic microorganisms. The vaginal insert is placed in the vaginal tract by the user either by hand or by an instrument such as a tampon applicator. When the treatment time elapses the vaginal insert is removed.

The invention described herein relates to pharmaceutical compositions that are capable of delivering active pharmaceutical ingredients, such as estrogens, to the vagina and vagina-associated tissues and related methods of making and using such compositions (e.g., in the treatment of disease). Compositions of the invention are capable of being absorbed by the vagina or vagina-associated tissues such that subjects receiving treatment with the compositions may resume ambulatory activity immediately after receiving the treatment, the frequency or amount of discharge associated with the composition is low or negligible, there is little or no systemic absorption associated with the administration of the active pharmaceutical composition, or results in a combination of any or all thereof.

A device for intrauterine vacuum therapy includes a pear-shaped fluid-collecting element and a fluid-communicating element. The fluid-collecting element defines an inlet opening at the proximal end and a tubular cavity for receiving a removable guide-rod during transvaginal insertion into a uterine cavity. The fluid-communicating element has a perforated distal end fixed within the fluid-collecting element outside the tubular cavity and has a proximal end adapted for connection to a vacuum-generating system. A method of treating an intrauterine wound or infection includes transvaginally inserting a drain into a uterine cavity and applying a negative pressure to the drain such that the uterus collapses and the inner wall is aspirated against the drain.

A vaginal detoxing kit comprises a vaginal insert apparatus and a hollow tube. The vaginal insert apparatus comprises a pearl shaped body and a string. Further, the pearl shaped body comprises a plurality of herbal ingredients. The string is fixedly attached to the pearl shaped body and wrapped around it. The hollow tube comprises first and second openings. A user unravels the string, inserts the string into a first opening, and draws the string through the second opening of the hollow tube. The vaginal insert apparatus is seated against the first opening of the hollow tube. The user wraps the drawn out string around a finger of the user to ensure the vaginal insert is seated firmly against the first opening. The user inserts the vaginal insert apparatus inside a vagina of the user to perform vaginal detoxing of an interior of the vagina.

The invention discloses an uterine cavity medicine infusion device. According to the technical scheme, the uterine cavity medicine perfusion device is characterized by comprising a medicine supply mechanism and an inflation mechanism, the medicine supply mechanism is connected with a catheter, the catheter is connected with an insertion tube used for being inserted into a uterine cavity, the insertion tube comprises an insertion head and a tube body, an annular groove is formed in the front end of the tube body, and the front end of the tube body is detachably connected with the insertion head; and an annular groove is fixedly connected with an annular first air bag, the first air bag is connected with an inflation pipe, and the inflation mechanism is connected with the inflation pipe. Compared with the prior art, the infusion device has the advantages that when the infusion device is used, a medical worker inserts the insertion tube into the uterine cavity through the vagina, the inflation mechanism inflates the first air bag through the inflation tube so that the first air bag can be expanded, the uterine cavity is closed, the medicine supply mechanism enables liquid medicine to enter the uterine cavity through the catheter and the insertion tube, the medicine is not prone to flowing out of the uterine cavity, and therefore, the medicine is ensured to play a sufficient role and the curative effect is improved.

A tampon applicator, including: a vaginal insertion tube intended to house the tampon to be used, and a plunger which is mounted coaxially in one end of the tube and which is used to push and release the tampon through a second end of the tube. According to tan embodiment, the applicator can be re-used and the insertion tube includes a side window through which a tampon can be inserted into the tube, before each use of the applicator by the user.

A feminine hygiene product may include an outer receptacle including a bulb shaped head including a plurality of flaps and defining a plurality of slits therein, the outer receptacle being constructed and arranged for comfortable insertion within a vaginal cavity. The feminine hygiene product may include a loading cylinder portion and an absorbent element, the loading cylinder being constructed and arranged to slidingly engage with the outer receptacle and push the absorbent element through the outer receptacle and through the plurality of flaps such that the absorbent element may be disposed within at least a portion of a vaginal cavity to absorb fluids therein. The absorbent element may include a cord or other means for subsequent removal of the absorbent element from the vaginal cavity.

A method of manufacture for a vaginal insert is provided. The vaginal insert may have a core, a cover, and a removal element. In various embodiments, the cover can be conformed to the vaginal insert.