273results about "Pessaries" patented technology

The invention relates to an drug delivery device and a method for delivering multiple drugs over a prolonged period of time. The drug delivery device has two or more unitary segments comprising a drug-permeable polymeric substance, wherein at least one of the segments further comprises a pharmaceutically active agent. The invention also relates to a method for the treatment of a benign ovarian secretory disorder in a female mammal, a method of contraception, and a method of relieving the symptoms associated with menopausal, perimenopausal and post-menopausal periods in a woman.

A menstrual cup for use in a vagina. The cup includes a receptacle extending from an open top end to a closed bottom end and a stem attached to the receptacle at the bottom end thereof for use in removal of the cup. The receptacle comprises a wall having an inner wall surface defining a cavity adapted for collecting fluid and an opposed outer wall surface. The open top end has a predetermined diameter, the receptacle being adapted to be flexible and resilient. The outer wall surface includes an upper rim at the top end of the receptacle for strengthening the top end, a main portion extending from the bottom end of the receptacle portion towards the top end, and a transition portion between the main portion and the upper rim, the transition portion being streamlined to define a profile thereof which is substantially smooth.

A chemical composition, method and product for administration into the vaginal canal. The composition, method and product are effective in preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, including the spread of AIDS.

A method for treating urinary incontinence includes the steps of inserting into the woman's vagina a first disposable device, removing the first disposable device, and inserting a second disposable device substantially identical to the first disposable device. The disposable devices have a working portion with opposed faces to provide support to an associated urinary system and, optionally, an anchoring portion to maintain the disposable device in place during use. The working portion also has. The working portion also has an insertion equivalent diameter ranging from about 10 to about 25 mm and a use equivalent diameter ranging from about 25 to about 35 mm under an expansion pressure of about 20 to about 150 cm H₂O.

A method for treating urinary incontinence includes the steps of inserting into the woman's vagina a first disposable device, removing the first disposable device, and inserting a second disposable device substantially identical to the first disposable device. The disposable devices have a generally cylindrical working portion with opposed faces to provide support to an associated urinary system and an anchoring portion to maintain the disposable device in place during use. The working portion also has an initial equivalent diameter ranging from about 20 to about 170 mm, an insertion equivalent diameter ranging from about 5 to about 25 mm, a use equivalent diameter ranging from about 20 to about 40 mm and a length ranging from about 20 to about 60 mm. The anchoring portion also has an initial equivalent diameter ranging from about 20 to about 60 mm, an insertion equivalent diameter ranging from about 10 to about 25 mm, a use equivalent diameter ranging from about 20 to about 60 mm and a length ranging from about 10 to about 50 mm.

A menstrual cup device and a method of us thereof includes a menstrual cup made of expandable material so as to be compressed, the menstrual cup having resilience for restoring to its original shape after being compressed, the menstrual cup comprising a pulling stem at a lower end thereof, a circular lip at an open upper end thereof, and a circular groove below the circular lip; and a collection bag having a resilient restraining ring at an open upper end thereof; thereby, the resilient restraining ring being expanded to be constricted in the circular groove of the menstrual cup, the circular lip being adapted to prevent the resilient restraining ring from disengagement, the menstrual cup with the collection bag being compressed and inserted into the vagina for collecting menstrual blood, the collection bag being disposable and replaceable.

A mesh delivery system for sacral colpopexy procedures is disclosed. The system uses a mesh stabilizer (30) that is introduced in a compressed configuration through a surgical port into the abdomen, and a vaginal probe (10) (inserted through the vagina) with a magnetic or non-magnetic head that engages with the mesh stabilizer (30), anchoring it in position. The mesh stabilizer (30) employs a pseudoelastic shape memory alloy, and folds compact to deliver multiple mesh straps or a single Y-shaped surgical mesh in a streamlined configuration into the abdomen for facilitating the sacral colpopexy procedure. After delivery, the stabilizer (30) expands to a functional configuration where it interfaces with the probe (10) head and stabilizes and adjustably feeds the mesh strap(s) for suturing while maintaining stabilization of the mesh on the vaginal apex and while keeping excess mesh from obscuring the surgeons view. After suturing, the stabilizer can be removed back through the surgical port.

The present disclosure is related to an intrauterine system (insertion device) including an intrauterine device (IUD), an insertion device or applicator for inserting the IUD into the cervix of a female patient, methods related to the insertion procedure, and methods of manufacture for the insertion device.

A vaginal drug delivery system includes a device formed of porous material that holds a flowable therapeutic formulation. The device, preferably in a soft, prewetted state, is inserted into the vagina to reside typically at or near the cervix where it continuously releases the flowable therapeutic formulation through its outer surface which is in contact with the vaginal surfaces. In operation, the flowable therapeutic formulation migrates via capillary forces from a reservoir that is centrally located in the device and through a covering that envelopes the reservoir.

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.

A disposable catamenial device for the collection of menses discharge of the female human, including: a flexible resilient menstrual cup (MC), which includes: at least two resilient ribs extending inwardly from the inner surface of the MC base; an elastic rim frame connected to the top of the ribs; a reservoir bag connected to the rim in a sealed manner for collecting the menstrual fluid; and a withdrawal string connected to the cup bottom for enabling the extraction of said MC from the vagina. The MC has a drogue like structure comprising at least two flexible ribs having arcuate vertical struts (AVS) structure connected to a flat base. The ribs are connected to the elastic rim frame with at least two flexible arcuate horizontal struts (AHS).

A system is disclosed for long term, continuous, monitoring of pregnant mammals particularly to detect the onset of preterm labor. For example, the system enables communication between sensors and a collection unit for transmittal to a remote unit for display and monitoring of the collected data by a clinician while the individual is ambulatory and not in the presence of the clinician.

A vaginal discharge collection device is formed of an elastomeric rim and a flexible film reservoir lined with a non-toxic absorptive material. The rim may have a generally rectangular cross section and forms a collection space for collecting vaginal discharge. The rim is sufficiently resilient to provide an outward resilient force suitable to maintain the device in position within a user's vaginal canal during use. The rim and the reservoir are arranged such that compressing diametrically opposed portions to facilitate insertion of the device. The reservoir may be collapsible so as to be substantially enclosed within the rim when the device is being used. The device is constructed to be easy to use, affordable, internally comfortable, and most of all efficient.

A cervical isolation and delivery apparatus having a cervical cap removably connected to a syringe such that a bottom opening of the cervical cap is in communication with an internal chamber of the syringe. The syringe is an elongated hollow tube with an elongated rod slidable disposed within an internal chamber of the elongated hollow tube. The cervical cap is removably connected to an application end of the elongated hollow tube such that upon insertion of the apparatus into a patient's vagina, the cervical cap covers the patient's cervix while protecting the tissue surrounding the cervix. The patient's cervix is treated by placing medication, e.g., one or more therapeutic agents, in the elongated hollow tube such that the elongated rod is in an extended position, inserting the apparatus into a patient's vagina, positioning the cervical cap over the patient's cervix, and pushing the elongated rod through the internal chamber of the elongated hollow tube until it is in a retracted position, thereby expelling the medication from the internal chamber into and through the cervical cap and into contact with the patient's cervix. The cervical cap covers and isolates the cervix thereby preventing the medication from leaking from the cervical area and irritating surrounding tissue.