Abstract

In various embodiments of the invention, a tissue biopsy sampling device is located or oriented on a site within a body cavity or canal with a retention device. In various embodiments of the invention, a tissue biopsy sampling device is retained or held in place on a desired specific location on the epithelial tissue with the retention device. In various embodiments of the invention, the epithelial tissue within the cavity or canal is presented to the tissue biopsy sampling device using the retention device. In various embodiments of the invention, the retention device is used to assist withdrawal of the tissue biopsy sampling from within the body cavity or canal.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 10/02 - Instruments for taking cell samples or for biopsy

Goods & Services

Medical screening services in the field of diagnosis of skin wound pathology; Medical services

Abstract

In various embodiments of the invention, a manipulator attaches to and allows a sheath to be positioned inside the cervix and a catheter to thereby be inserted through the sheath and be positioned in a desired location in the uterus. In various embodiments of the invention, the manipulator may be attached or permanently connected to the sheath. In various embodiments of the invention, the sheath is fenestrated to allow the catheter to be detached from the sheath. In various embodiments of the invention, the manipulator allows the sheath to be positioned through the cervix canal to allow for catheter transmitted intrauterine pressure monitoring or balloon catheter assisted ripening of the cervix.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61M 25/06 - Body-piercing guide needles or the like
• A61B 5/06 - Devices, other than using radiation, for detecting or locating foreign bodies
• A61M 25/00 - CathetersHollow probes
• A61B 90/50 - Supports for surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms
• A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
• A61B 90/53 - Supports for surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms connected to the surgeon's body, e.g. by a belt
• A61B 5/03 - Measuring fluid pressure within the body other than blood pressure, e.g. cerebral pressure
• A61B 6/12 - Arrangements for detecting or locating foreign bodies
• A61B 17/42 - Gynaecological or obstetrical instruments or methods

Abstract

In various embodiments of the invention, a tissue biopsy sampling device is located or oriented on a site within a body cavity or canal with a retention device. In various embodiments of the invention, a tissue biopsy sampling device is retained or held in place on a desired specific location on the epithelial tissue with the retention device. In various embodiments of the invention, the epithelial tissue within the cavity or canal is presented to the tissue biopsy sampling device using the retention device. In various embodiments of the invention, the retention device is used to assist withdrawal of the tissue biopsy sampling from within the body cavity or canal.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 10/02 - Instruments for taking cell samples or for biopsy

Abstract

In various embodiments of the invention, a manipulator attaches to and allows a sheath to be positioned inside the cervix and a catheter to thereby be inserted through the sheath and be positioned in a desired location in the uterus. In various embodiments of the invention, the manipulator may be attached or permanently connected to the sheath. In various embodiments of the invention, the sheath is fenestrated to allow the catheter to be detached from the sheath. In various embodiments of the invention, the manipulator allows the sheath to be positioned through the cervix canal to allow for catheter transmitted intrauterine pressure monitoring or balloon catheter assisted ripening of the cervix.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61M 25/06 - Body-piercing guide needles or the like
• A61B 5/06 - Devices, other than using radiation, for detecting or locating foreign bodies
• A61M 25/00 - CathetersHollow probes
• A61B 90/50 - Supports for surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms
• A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
• A61B 90/53 - Supports for surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms connected to the surgeon's body, e.g. by a belt
• A61B 5/03 - Measuring fluid pressure within the body other than blood pressure, e.g. cerebral pressure
• A61B 6/12 - Arrangements for detecting or locating foreign bodies
• A61B 17/42 - Gynaecological or obstetrical instruments or methods
• A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
• A61M 25/02 - Holding devices, e.g. on the body
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods

Abstract

In various embodiments of the invention, a manipulator attaches to and allows a sheath to be positioned inside the cervix and a catheter to thereby be inserted through the sheath and be positioned in a desired location in the uterus. In various embodiments of the invention, the manipulator may be attached or permanently connected to the sheath. In various embodiments of the invention, the sheath is fenestrated to allow the catheter to be detached from the sheath. In various embodiments of the invention, the manipulator allows the sheath to be positioned through the cervix canal to allow for catheter transmitted intrauterine pressure monitoring or balloon catheter assisted ripening of the cervix.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
• A61M 25/02 - Holding devices, e.g. on the body
• A61M 25/04 - Holding devices, e.g. on the body in the body, e.g. expansible
• A61F 6/18 - Inserters or removers
• A61B 17/42 - Gynaecological or obstetrical instruments or methods