Medical instrument for use in pregnancy, namely, a device that can be placed onto the cervix of the uterus to stabilize the cervical uterus to prevent premature deliveries
Medical instrument for use in pregnancy, namely a device that can be placed onto the cervix of the uterus to stabilize the cervical uterus to prevent premature deliveries
A pessary for the prevention of preterm birth, and in particular two pathological conditions of pregnancy known as isthmico-cervical incontinence and cervical shortening, both of which are associated with increased risks for pregnancy loss and/or premature deliveries of babies. The pessary includes a sleeve (202) supported within a ring (240) by an annular member (226). The sleeve (202) is intended to contact the cervix and maximize the length of the cervix while the annular member (226) and ring (240) contact the vagina. The pessary may be fabricated from a pliable medical-grade silicon, and the pessary may include one or more sensors to measure various patient parameters indicative of a premature cervical contraction. The sleeve may comprise a power transceiving structure (1902) so as to be wirelessly powered from a charging device, such as a pillow, a table-top device, or a pelvic belt.
A pessary for the prevention of preterm birth, and in particular two pathological conditions of pregnancy known as isthmico-cervical incontinence and cervical shortening, both of which are associated with increased risks for pregnancy loss and/or premature deliveries of babies. The pessary includes a sleeve supported within a ring by an annular member. The sleeve is intended to contact the cervix and maximize the length of the cervix while the annular member and ring contact the vagina. The pessary may be fabricated from a pliable medical-grade silicon, and the pessary may include one or more sensors to measure various patient parameters indicative of a premature cervical contraction. The sleeve may be wirelessly powered from a charging device, such as a pillow, a table-top device, or a pelvic belt.
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
A61F 2/00 - Filters implantable into blood vesselsProstheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the bodyAppliances for connecting them with the bodyDevices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
A61F 6/08 - Pessaries, i.e. devices worn in the vagina to support the uterus, remedy a malposition or prevent conception
A61K 31/57 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of two carbon atoms, e.g. pregnane or progesterone
A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
A pessary for the prevention of preterm birth, and in particular two pathological conditions of pregnancy known as isthmico-cervical incontinence and cervical shortening, both of which are associated with increased risks for pregnancy loss and/or premature deliveries of babies. The pessary includes a sleeve supported within a ring by an annular member. The sleeve is intended to contact the cervix and maximize the length of the cervix while the annular member and ring contact the vagina. The pessary may be fabricated from a pliable medical-grade silicon, and the pessary may include one or more sensors to measure various patient parameters indicative of a premature cervical contraction.
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body
A61F 6/08 - Pessaries, i.e. devices worn in the vagina to support the uterus, remedy a malposition or prevent conception
A61K 31/57 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of two carbon atoms, e.g. pregnane or progesterone
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PESSARY DEVICE AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING PREMATURE BIRTHS
A pessary for the prevention of preterm birth, and in particular two pathological conditions of pregnancy known as isthmico-cervical incontinence and cervical shortening, both of which are associated with increased risks for pregnancy loss and/or premature deliveries of babies. The pessary includes a sleeve supported within a ring by an annular member. The sleeve is intended to contact the cervix and maximize the length of the cervix while the annular member and ring contact the vagina. The pessary may be fabricated from a pliable medical-grade silicon, and the pessary may include one or more sensors to measure various patient parameters indicative of a premature cervical contraction.
A61F 6/08 - Pessaries, i.e. devices worn in the vagina to support the uterus, remedy a malposition or prevent conception
A61B 17/42 - Gynaecological or obstetrical instruments or methods
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
A61K 31/57 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of two carbon atoms, e.g. pregnane or progesterone
