| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 606193000 | Inserted in female reproductive system | 19 |
| 20080234719 | Vaginal dilator for use in vaginal rehabilitation and methods therefor - These stents aid in the rehabilitation of transgender patients, vaginismus patients and vaginal reconstruction patients and similar maladies. The glass stent is made from select medical grade borosilicate glass that is non-porous, hypoallergenic, incredibly durable, and incredibly smooth, can be easily sterilized, is lightweight, and greatly reduces friction during removal. By being hollow, the typical suction effect that is created during removal is eliminated as air can enter the vaginal cavity. There is a tapered hour glass area and an open and lipped end so insertion and removal is more easily facilitated. There are also three indentions in the glass as depth guides for the patient that can be both seen and felt but are very smooth. Finally, this stent can be tailored to individual patients if their bodies require different measurements. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080319472 | Cervical dilator catheter - This invention is an improved balloon catheter for cervical dilation. This catheter has a balloon that is passed through the cervix of a pregnant woman, and the balloon is then inflated with 100-120 ml of sterile water or normal saline. The improved disc shape of the inflated balloon is 8 cm in diameter and 3-4 cm in height. The balloon will sweep the amniotic membrane away from the cervix, causing the release of prostaglandins which helps ripen the cervix and initiates uterine contractions. The improved shape of the balloon causes the cervix to be 6-8 cm dilated once it is expelled. This catheter also contains a flexible guidewire that allows for easier insertion for the provider, and makes insertion less painful for the patient because it can be placed without a speculum and ring forcep being used. This catheter could actually be placed on an outpatient basis or in the doctor's office, with the patient instructed to go to the hospital or birthing unit when the catheter falls out. This catheter is smaller in diameter than the 16 French Foley catheter, so therefore it can be placed when the patient is <1 cm dilated. This catheter when placed properly and secured to the patient's thigh with tension applied can shorten labor by 4-10 hours. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090192542 | SINGLE BALLOON RIPENING DEVICE WITH NOVEL INSERTER AND INFLATOR - An improvement on the extra-amniotic balloon and technique of placement is disclosed. It involves a large capacity balloon, modified to efficiently place pressure on the cervix, and markers for ease and of placement. The malleable introducing stylet allows for safe and easy insertion, either manually or visually, through a cervix that is 0.5 cm or more in dilation. The optional traction collar can aid in more efficiently placing pressure on the cervix. The automatic pump for instillation of the fluid has a forward and reverse mode to allow for deflation and repositioning of the balloon if placement is less than optimal. This process can be performed by a physician or a nurse, already certified in the placement of fetal scalp electrodes or intrauterine pressure catheters. Additionally, the procedure can be performed by one person. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090318950 | FIBROID TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparatus is provided, including a tube ( | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090326573 | System and Method for Treating Tissue Wall Prolapse - Devices for controlling prolapse. The device includes a base, first and second lobes which protrude from a midsection of the base, and an anchoring knob distal the base. Various portions of the device are inflatable to and are inflated by way of an inflation tube and an inflation device. Some versions of the device include a base, an anchoring knob, and a shat that extends between and connects the base and the anchoring knob, again with portions thereof being inflatable. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100082057 | Variable rigidity vaginal dilator and use thereof - Relatively pain free vaginal dilation is obtained by inserting into the vaginal canal a variable rigidity vaginal dilator having an inflatable balloon, in a manner that avoids insertion into the urethra. Air is introduced into the balloon. When the patient has gained confidence in the pain free use of the dilator, the balloon is deflated to remove the air and water is introduced into the balloon to expand it so that it contacts the vaginal canal and exerts a pressure thereon. This contact is maintained for a period of up to about 15 minutes. The pressure and/or contact time is stepwise sequentially increased to a maximum of about 12 atmospheres and a contact time of up to about 45 minutes, in accordance with a regimen and instructions established by the patient's healthcare provider and tailored to the patient's specific needs. A preferred embodiment of the dilator and a kit employing same, useful in the method of the invention, are disclosed. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100168784 | Laparoscopic Vaginal Cuff Occluder - Embodiments described herein comprise an apparatus and method for preventing fluid from flowing through the vagina. The apparatus comprises an introducer for inserting into the patient's vagina. The apparatus may further comprise an expandable device coupled to the introducer. The expandable device may be configured to expand into a substantially sealing engagement with an inner wall of the patient's vagina once the introducer is located within the patient's vagina. The expandable device may be capable of maintaining a fluid pressure in the abdominal cavity of the patient after a fluid connection has been made with the vagina and the abdominal cavity. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110022073 | BALLOON WITH RIGID TUBE FOR OCCLUDING THE UTERINE ARTERY - Apparatus is provided for use with a subject's body, vagina, vaginal fornix, uterus, and uterine artery. A fornix-engaging structure is inserted into the vagina and engages the vaginal fornix. A rod is inserted into the subject's body via the fornix-engaging structure, such that a distal end of the rod passes through vaginal tissue at a first vaginal site until the distal end of the rod is at a first extrauterine site outside of the uterine artery, but in a vicinity of a portion of the uterine artery that supplies a uterine fibroid. A rod-guide is coupled to the fornix-engaging structure, and guides the distal end of the rod to the first extrauterine site. A uterine artery compression device is disposed on the distal end of the rod. Other embodiments are also described. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110106130 | Disposable Gynecologic Instrument For Dilation Of Body Cavities By Fluid Injection - Disposable gynecologic instrument for dilation of body cavities by fluid injection, the construction according to the invention, include the instrument body ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110152914 | LESS TRAUMATIC METHOD OF DELIVERY OF MESH-BASED DEVICES INTO HUMAN BODY - In some embodiments, a method includes extending a dilator into a body of a patient in a first direction such that a distal end portion of the dilator extends from the body. The dilator defines a lumen therethrough. At least a portion of the dilator is disposed within the body when the distal end portion extends from the body. At least a portion of an implant is passed through the lumen defined by the dilator. The dilator is removed from the body by moving the dilator in the first direction. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110172695 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLANTING AN OCCLUSIVE STRUCTURE - A method of treating a vein comprises accessing a vein at an access point spaced from a sapheno-femoral junction. A bioabsorbable fibrous body is implanted into the vein through the access point. The body is moved in the vein toward the sapheno-femoral junction. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20130138134 | STENT DEVICES FOR SUPPORT, CONTROLLED DRUG DELIVERY AND PAIN MANAGEMENT AFTER VAGINAL SURGERY - Stent devices comprising an inflatable inner balloon defined by an envelope and an outer balloon surrounding the inner balloon concentrically, the outer balloon serving as a therapeutic agent reservoir used for controlled therapeutic agent delivery. In some embodiments, the outer balloon has two separate walls which define its volume and is independently inflatable. In some embodiments, the two concentric balloons form a substantially cylindrical structure which has a proximal end and a distal end. A catheter carrying inflation and drainage lumens extends outward from the proximal end. In some embodiments, the distal end includes an embedded cervix accommodating tip or has a non-embedded cervix accommodating tip attached thereto. The stent devices can be used to maintain the integrity and placement of vaginally placed mesh or graft after reconstructive procedures, prevent vaginal hematoma formation and bleeding, provide pain control after surgery and deliver antibiotics or hormones to the vaginal epithelium. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130245664 | CERVICAL DILATOR - A cervical dilator for use in dilating a cervix comprises a light weight flexible tube member. The cervical dilator also comprises a syringe connected to a first end of the flexible tube member for introducing a liquid or air solution into the tube member. The cervical dilator also includes a balloon arranged over an end of the tube that is inserted into the cervix of the patient in an uninflated state. The cervical dilator also comprises at least one orifice arranged through or near an end of the flexible tube member and within the interior cavity of the balloon, such that the air or liquid inflates the balloon to a predetermined diameter. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140012305 | COLPOTOMY CUP-LIKE STRUCTURE AND INTRAUTERINE MANIPULATOR INCLUDING SAME - A cup-like structure for engaging a cervix of a patient includes a rim, and includes a base defining an aperture through which one or more tubular members of a uterine manipulator may extend into the uterus. The cup-like structure is made from one or more of a polyphthalamide (PPA) material and a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) material. A uterine manipulator including a cup-like structure is also disclosed. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20150142045 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING AND SEALING BODILY VESSELS AND CAVITIES - Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same are disclosed. herein. The systems can he configured to access and dilate body lumen and cavities. For example, the systems can be used to dilate the cervix and access the uterine cavity. The systems can also be used to occlude the cervix. The systems can also be used to occlude the urethra. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150342641 | BALLOON TAMPONADE - An implantable device for controlling hemorrhage in a body cavity comprising an expandable balloon and a conduit for supplying a physiologically compatible fluid to inflate the balloon is described. The balloon tamponade device is inserted into the body cavity and is inflated with a physiologically suitable fluid so that the balloon generally conforms to the body cavity and exerts compressive force against the walls, tissues or structures of the body cavity to control hemorrhage. The balloon may have a deforming means to limit expansion of the balloon in a direction to facilitate expansion of the balloon in another direction. The device may have additional tubes within the conduit, or a plurality of separate lumens within the conduit or tubes to allow drainage and irrigation to the body cavity. A method of controlling hemorrhage in a body cavity by using the implantable device is also contemplated. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160000464 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR REDUCING BLEEDING - A medical device ( | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160106466 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISTENDING A GYNECOLOGICAL CAVITY - Method and device for distending a gynecological cavity. According to one embodiment, a mechanical, non-fluid device is used to distend the gynecological cavity. Such devices include, for example, self-expanding members, such as resilient baskets, coils, whisks, prongs, and loops, or mechanically expanded members, such as inflatable balloons, mechanically-expanded cages and loops, and scissor jacks. The device may serve a purpose in addition to distension, such as illumination, imaging, irrigation, drug delivery, resection and cauterization. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160183977 | DEVICE FOR PLACEMENT OF AN INTRAUTERINE BALLOON - A device, system, and method that may help reduce complications associated with placing an intrauterine balloon in the uterine cavity of a patient is provided. In one aspect, the system includes an inflatable balloon, an inflation line having a distal end in communication with the balloon; an inner member comprising an elongate tubular body having a distal and proximal end; a slot extending from the distal to proximal end of the inner member, and an outer sheath in which the inner member is removably insertable. The outer sheath is configured to receive the balloon in a furled state therein such that the balloon may be introduced into the uterine cavity by transvaginally inserting the outer sheath through an endocervical canal of the patient and then introducing the balloon into the uterine cavity by moving the inner member through the outer sheath in the direction of uterine cavity. | 06-30-2016 |
