A61M2210/1433

Systems, Methods, and Devices for Fallopian Tube Diagnostics

The present disclosure generally relates to devices, systems, and methods for Fallopian tube diagnostics. In some embodiments, a tube may have a distal end, and a balloon may be coupled to the distal end of the tube. The balloon may be disposed in the tube in a first, inverted position and movable to a second, everted position. The balloon may be extendable a distance distal of the tube distal end such that a surface of the balloon is contactable with an inner surface of the Fallopian tube. A push wire may have a distal end coupled to a second end of the balloon. The balloon may be movable from the first inverted position to the second everted position by actuation of the push wire. The surface of the balloon may include a plurality of surface features for collection of a tissue sample of the inner surface of the Fallopian tube.

INTRODUCER FOR UTERINE TAMPONADE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
20180360494 · 2018-12-20 · ·

A device for use with a uterine tamponade balloon catheter apparatus, such as the Bakri postpartum hemorrhage balloon, is disclosed. The device comprises a stylet comprising a hub at its proximal end. The device is configured to be removably coupled to the tamponade balloon catheter apparatus to aid in the insertion and positioning of the tamponade balloon catheter within the uterine cavity, allowing the balloon to function as intended for the control and management of postpartum hemorrhage and uterine bleeding. Methods of use of the device are also disclosed.

TISSUE RESECTION SYSTEMS INCLUDING FLUID OUTFLOW MANAGEMENT

A tissue resection system includes an endoscope, a surgical drape, a surgical instrument, a control console, at least one collection container, at least one fluid source, and tubing for fluid flow. The tissue resection system includes one or more fluid outflow management components for establishing and/or maintaining adequate vacuum pressure within the tissue resection system.

METHOD AND APPARATUS OF TUBAL PATENCY CATHETER AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS

A method and apparatus for assessing bodily cavities and lumens utilizing an integrated, automated aerating device is described. The aeration device can selectively supply a gas a liquid during ultrasound and radiographic procedures for enhanced visualization of the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes.

ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE
20180326144 · 2018-11-15 · ·

A fluid management system is with a fluid source, a fluid receptacle, and a surgical tool having an inlet port for receiving fluid from the fluid source and an outlet port for discharging fluid to the fluid receptacle. The fluid management system includes a pump head assembly and a tubing cassette removably insertable over the pump head assembly. The pump head assembly includes an inlet pump and an outlet pump, where each pump has a rotor, a plurality of rollers, an arcuate roller backing adjacent the rotor to define a tube receiving channel therebetween, and a rotor position sensor. An inlet motor configured to rotate the inlet pump rotor, and an outlet motor configured to rotate the outlet pump rotor. The tubing cassette includes an inlet tubing loop and an outlet tubing loop, where each tubing loop is received about the rollers in the tube receiving channel of the inlet pump when the cassette is placed over the pump head assembly. A controller receives rotational position information from the rotor position sensor of each pump and instructs the motor of each pump to drive said rotor and selectively stop each rotor at a preselected rotational position.

Method of embryo transfer that eliminates transferred air while hormonally inducing implantation and apparatus
10117676 · 2018-11-06 · ·

A method of embryo transfer (ET) that improves fertility rates by eliminating transferred air during the procedure is provided. Also provided is a method for hormonally enhancing the uterine wall of a patient either prior to or during the time of ET. Quantitative administration of transfer solutions is accomplished with a modified apparatus that provides for implantation of an embryo into the uterus of a patient. The apparatus comprises an outer sheath and an inner lumen arranged to be slidably disposed within the outer sheath. The inner lumen includes at least one visual marker situated on the exterior surface adjacent its distal end thereof.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF A BODY CAVITY OR LUMEN
20180289411 · 2018-10-11 · ·

Methods and apparatus for the treatment of a body cavity or lumen are described where a heated fluid and/or gas may be introduced through a catheter and into treatment area within the body contained between one or more inflatable/expandable members. The catheter may also have optional pressure sensing elements which may allow for control of the pressure within the treatment zone and also prevent the pressure from exceeding a pressure of the inflatable/expandable members to thereby contain the treatment area between these inflatable/expandable members. Optionally, a chilled or room temperature fluid such as water may then be used to rapidly terminate the treatment session.

Systems and methods for evaluating the integrity of a uterine cavity

A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.

Hemostatic device

A hemostatic device is disclosed. The hemostatic device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a balloon which is expanded by a fluid supplied therein; a blood discharge pipe which includes a blood inflow hole at one end and exposes the other end to a lower side of the balloon wherein a certain section of a lower side of the blood inflow hole is surrounded by the balloon; and a fluid flow pipe communicating with the inside of the balloon for supplying or discharging the fluid and extending to a lower side of the balloon. The balloon includes a plurality of protrusions that are formed to protrude outward when the balloon is expanded by the fluid.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVERTING CATHETER WITH ALIGNMENT AND COMPLIANT PRESSURIZATION

Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same with an alignment element for stability and anti-rotation of the everting balloon are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and deliver instruments, media, or other catheters into bodily lumens and cavities. The alignment element eliminates the potential for the everting membrane to become twisted or rotated which could impact access or the ability of the system to deliver materials. A compliance member facilitates internal pressurization of the everting catheter system.