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Anatomical support systems, devices, and related methods

The systems, devices and methods provide customizable and adjustable support to anatomical tissue or organs, such as pelvic, vaginal, uterine, cervical, bladder, rectal, among others, or any combination thereof. The anatomical support device may include a support member having a periphery that surrounds an opening. The support member may be configured to releasably and adjustably expand between one or more expanding states from a resting state and contract to the resting state. The support member may include a first portion and a second portion disposed along the periphery. Each portion may include a passage cross-sectional area and a wall thickness. The first wall thickness and/or the first passage cross-sectional area of the first portion may be different from the second wall thickness and/or the second passage cross-sectional area of the second portion.

Pessary for pelvic organ prolapse

A collapsible pessary is provided, and can have a stem and at least one hingedly attached petal member that can rotate between a collapsed state with a smaller diameter and a deployed state with a larger diameter. In the deployed state, the at least one petal member can extend outward from the stem, and in the collapsed state, the at least one petal member can be rotated upwards so that the diameter of the pessary is smaller in the collapsed state than in the deployed state. The pessary can be in a collapsed state wherein its overall diameter is at a minimum, or a deployed state, wherein its overall diameter is at a maximum.

Pessary for pelvic organ prolapse

A collapsible pessary is provided, and can have a stem and at least one hingedly attached petal member that can rotate between a collapsed state with a smaller diameter and a deployed state with a larger diameter. In the deployed state, the at least one petal member can extend outward from the stem, and in the collapsed state, the at least one petal member can be rotated upwards so that the diameter of the pessary is smaller in the collapsed state than in the deployed state. The pessary can be in a collapsed state wherein its overall diameter is at a minimum, or a deployed state, wherein its overall diameter is at a maximum.

Cervical stabilization device
11607248 · 2023-03-21 · ·

A system and method for stabilizing an incontinent cervix during pregnancy are described. A system may include a nesting portion designed to surround the cervix without applying pressure to the cervix, while supporting the uterus in opposition to the weight of the developing fetus to prevent untimely effacement and dilatation of the cervix; thereby reducing the risk of premature birth and its consequence.

MONOLITHIC INTRAVAGINAL RINGS COMPRISING PROGESTERONE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USES THEREOF

The present invention relates to monolithic intravaginal rings comprising progesterone, methods of making, and uses thereof. The intravaginal rings comprise progesterone, a polysiloxane elastomer, and a pharmaceutically acceptable hydrocarbon or glycerol esters of a fatty acid.

MONOLITHIC INTRAVAGINAL RINGS COMPRISING PROGESTERONE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USES THEREOF

The present invention relates to monolithic intravaginal rings comprising progesterone, methods of making, and uses thereof. The intravaginal rings comprise progesterone, a polysiloxane elastomer, and a pharmaceutically acceptable hydrocarbon or glycerol esters of a fatty acid.

DEVICE FOR REDUCTION OR PREVENTION OF PRETERM LABOR
20230060850 · 2023-03-02 ·

A medical device for supporting a patient's cervix, such as in the event of an insufficient cervix or uterine prolapse. The device includes a main body configured for placement in a vagina, a proximal opening at an upper portion of the body, and a distal opening at a lower portion of the body. A portion of the body engages and anchors the device along the vaginal wall proximate the cervical opening. An expandable cuff at the proximal opening is expandable to circumscribe the exterior of the cervix. The cuff is expandable inward toward the cervix, or downward away from the uterus, or both inward and downward. The cuff may include multiple features, such as a recessed portion and an enlargeable portion arranged adjacent one another, in which the recessed portion may permit blood flow to lower cervical tissue.

DEVICE FOR REDUCTION OR PREVENTION OF PRETERM LABOR
20230060850 · 2023-03-02 ·

A medical device for supporting a patient's cervix, such as in the event of an insufficient cervix or uterine prolapse. The device includes a main body configured for placement in a vagina, a proximal opening at an upper portion of the body, and a distal opening at a lower portion of the body. A portion of the body engages and anchors the device along the vaginal wall proximate the cervical opening. An expandable cuff at the proximal opening is expandable to circumscribe the exterior of the cervix. The cuff is expandable inward toward the cervix, or downward away from the uterus, or both inward and downward. The cuff may include multiple features, such as a recessed portion and an enlargeable portion arranged adjacent one another, in which the recessed portion may permit blood flow to lower cervical tissue.

Pessary system and method for pelvic floor ligament support

A pessary system for providing pelvic floor support for USL and other ligaments. The pessary has an elongated probe with independently inflatable balloons each located substantially the same distance from the insertion end of the probe and which inflate into separate radial sectors. The probe can be inserted into a vaginal cavity and the balloons inflated provide mechanical support to the USLs. Independent inflation of each balloon allows the mechanical USL support provided to be varied on left and right sides to compensate for differences in the degree of degradation and positioning of the USL ligaments on either side.

PESSARY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PELVIC FLOOR LIGAMENT SUPPORT

A pessary system for providing pelvic floor support for USL and other ligaments. The pessary has an elongated probe with independently inflatable balloons each located substantially the same distance from the insertion end of the probe and which inflate into separate radial sectors. The probe can be inserted into a vaginal cavity and the balloons inflated provide mechanical support to the USLs. Independent inflation of each balloon allows the mechanical USL support provided to be varied on left and right sides to compensate for differences in the degree of degradation and positioning of the USL ligaments on either side.