Vaginal Remodeling Device with Simultaneous Cooling and Heating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for remodeling vaginal and vulval tissue using radiant energy are not optimized for tissue manipulation, cooling, and contact regulation, leading to inefficiencies and a lack of simplicity, intuitiveness, and safety in treating vaginal loosening post-childbirth, which affects sexual pleasure.
Innovation Solution
A device with a treatment tip and energy delivery elements for simultaneous cooling and heating of vaginal tissues, equipped with temperature sensors, directional sensors, and depth markers for precise control and penetration, along with a finger holder with electrodes for remodeling female genital tissue.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If radiant energy is applied to remodel vaginal tissue, then tissue remodeling effect is achieved, but tissue cooling and temperature control are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The treatment tip is segmented into distinct functional zones: cooling elements (cryogen delivery system) separate from heating elements (radiant energy delivery). This allows independent control of cooling and heating functions to achieve precise temperature management during tissue remodeling
Solution Approach 2:
Temperature sensors are integrated into the treatment tip to provide real-time temperature feedback from the treated tissue. This feedback is used by the control system to dynamically adjust the radiant energy delivery and cryogen flow rates, maintaining optimal temperature control during the remodeling process
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing devices are used for vaginal tissue treatment, then treatment function is provided, but device manipulation and contact regulation are not optimized
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates adjustable treatment tips with varying geometries and configurations that can be selected based on the specific treatment area and clinical indication. The contact force and positioning are dynamically adjustable through mechanical mechanisms, allowing optimal adaptation to different vaginal anatomies and treatment requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows adjustment of multiple parameters including treatment tip geometry, contact pressure, radiant energy dosage, cryogen flow rate, and treatment duration. These parameters can be modified based on patient-specific factors and treatment progression, enhancing both adaptability and ease of operation
3Manufacturing precision
If surgical approaches are used to treat vaginal loosening, then anatomical correction is achieved, but procedural risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device replaces invasive mechanical surgical procedures with a non-invasive or minimally invasive radiant energy-based tissue remodeling system. The treatment tip delivers controlled thermal energy to stimulate collagen remodeling and tighten vaginal tissues without requiring incisions, sutures, or general anesthesia, thereby eliminating many surgical risks while achieving comparable anatomical correction
4Power
If known radiant energy systems are used, then tissue heating function is provided, but device simplicity and lightweight design are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The treatment tip integrates multiple functions into a single compact component: radiant energy delivery, cryogen cooling, temperature sensing, and depth indication are all combined in one unified structure. This merging of functions reduces the overall device complexity and improves portability while maintaining full therapeutic capability
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device effectively remodels vaginal tissue by optimizing energy delivery and cooling, enhancing precision and safety, thereby improving sexual satisfaction for women and their partners by addressing vaginal loosening post-childbirth.
Implementation Method 1
transmission of energy for heating the tissues underneath the epithelium
Implementation Method 2
simultaneous cooling of the vaginal epithelium
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AI summary
This invention provides devices and methods for remodeling the female genital tissue, the device comprising a treatment tip, wherein the distal end of the treatment tip is conical, spherical, hemispherical, oval or circular in shape. The device further comprises one or more energy delivery elements for simultaneous cooling of the vaginal epithelium and transmission of energy for heating the tissues underneath the epithelium. In one embodiment, said device may further comprise one or more of the following: one or more temperature sensors for measuring the temperature at or below the epithelium; one or more directional sensors mounted on the hand piece or treatment tip; and one or more depth markers to show the depth of penetration of the treatment tip into the vagina. In another embodiment, this invention provides a device having a finger holder with electrodes for remodeling the female genital tissue.