A61B2010/0074

Apparatus for vaginal penetration of animals comprising a viewing system, in particular for locating the cervix of the uterus

The invention relates to an appliance for vaginal penetration, comprising a grip (2), said appliance being designed to receive a working tool, especially an insemination gun (4) that passes through the grip, characterised in that it comprises a guiding tube (8) extending the grip (2) in order to form a compact assembly, said guiding tube being designed so as to receive the front tip of the working tool (12) therein and receiving a video viewing means such as an endoscopy-type tube (14) comprising a lighting element on the front end thereof, the appliance for vaginal penetration comprising an electronic cell receiving the video images, provided with means for transmitting images to a remote screen.

Retrieval of biological materials from the human uterus, ovary and cervix by suction
09808225 · 2017-11-07 ·

The invention provides devices and methods for self-administered noninvasive retrieval of biological materials of the uterus and/or cervix. The cervical device comprises a receptacle with a variable volume receptacle cavity, a controller configured to change the volume of the receptacle cavity, a surface for collection of biological materials, and a flexible pouch for generation of suction to facilitate efficient retrieval of biological materials. The biological materials retrieved include various biomarkers of diseases and disorders of reproduction, are directly isolated from a site of pathology, and are not metabolized or diluted. Information generated by analyzing these biological materials permits early diagnosis and prognosis assessments of disease and disorders of the female reproductive organs, irregularities of pregnancy, anomalies of the fetus in utero, and microbial infections.

VAGINAL DETECTION METHODS AND KITS USING A TAMPON
20220233176 · 2022-07-28 ·

The present invention relates to methods of obtaining a biological sample from the vagina and detecting various conditions (e.g., detecting a sexually transmitted infection, determining the composition of the vaginal microbiome, and detecting dysbiosis) using a tampon. The present invention also relates to kits containing a tampon for use in such methods.

EXFOLIATIVE CELL COLLECTION DEVICE FOR UTERUS EXAMINATION
20210393244 · 2021-12-23 ·

The present invention is a technology relating to a device for collecting exfoliative cells at cervix and its surrounding area for uterus examination. The present invention relates to a technology for providing good usability in collecting exfoliative cells at cervix and its surrounding area corresponding to their current state by dividing a brush for contacting the cervix and its surrounding area into an insertion brush and a tension brush and then letting the shape of the tension brush be gradually changing by user operation. The present invention has an advantage in that the separative rod may be robustly attached to the movable rod until user operation is applied to the push separation member even when the movable rod is sufficiently moved forward since the first latching hook of the movable rod and the second latching hook of the separative rod are hook-latched each other.

Connectors and encasement for personal hygiene product with a digital element

A personal hygiene product with a digital element is described. In one embodiment, a conductive sensor assembly is disposed within the personal hygiene product that includes one or more moisture sensors that generate a resistive and/or capacitive signal indicative of saturation of the personal hygiene product when in wetting contact with menstrual fluid.

HEALTH CARE MIRROR
20210386409 · 2021-12-16 ·

One implementation of the present disclosure is an apparatus including a mirror frame configured to support a mirror substrate that provides a reflection of one or more users in proximity of the mirror cabinet, a sensor cavity coupled to the mirror frame and a controller configured to analyze data received from the temperature sensor.

Modular point-of-care devices, systems, and uses thereof

The present invention provides devices and systems for use at the point of care. The methods devices of the invention are directed toward automatic detection of analytes in a bodily fluid. The components of the device are modular to allow for flexibility and robustness of use with the disclosed methods for a variety of medical applications.

Systems, devices, and methods for diagnostic aid kit apparatus

An at-home medical diagnostic test kit container including a plurality of at-home medical diagnostic test kits is provided herein. In particular, the medical diagnostic test kit container may include a machine-readable code (e.g., QR code) configured to facilitate an augmented reality experience associated with the at-home medical diagnostic test kit container. In some embodiments, a testing and diagnostic platform may facilitate tracking of inventory within the at-home medical diagnostic test kit container and/or may facilitate coordination of prescription medication order fulfillment and delivery upon indication of a medical condition that could benefit from taking prescription medication.

BODILY SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE
20220192642 · 2022-06-23 ·

A device for the collection of a bodily sample from an anatomical cavity, the device includes an impermeable sheath arranged and configured to receive a user's finger, the sheath comprising a distal end and a proximal end; an absorbent body positioned at the distal end of the sheath; and a hermetically closable pad positioned at the proximal end of the sheath.

Modular point-of-care devices, systems, and uses thereof

The present invention provides devices and systems for use at the point of care. The methods devices of the invention are directed toward automatic detection of analytes in a bodily fluid. The components of the device are modular to allow for flexibility and robustness of use with the disclosed methods for a variety of medical applications.