Patent classifications
A61B17/43
Fertility Kits with Sterile Syringes and Collection Jars, Method of Sterilization and Use
A sterile Intracervical Insemination (ICI) fertility kit, method of sterilization, and method of use for performing self-insemination. Each sterile kit comprises: up to three sets of individually wrapped sterile, disposable, syringes and semen collection jars; printed instructions; and a QR code. The collection jar comprises a snap-on lid, and an inner surface with seamless edges to prevent semen residue. The syringes and jars are sealed in plastic wraps permeable to air and gas, and impermeable to pathogens; and are sterilized via gamma radiation or ethylene oxide. Fresh or frozen, unwashed or washed, semen is deposited into the jar, pulled into the syringe, and administered cervically during a user's maximum monthly level of luteinizing hormone. The syringe distal end is designed to push all semen out of the syringe then plug the end closed, while preventing semen residue from collecting within the syringe. Large circular syringe handles facilitate stable handling.
SPLIT BALLOON CATHETER FOR INTRA UTERINE INSEMINATION (IUI) AND SLOW RELEASE INSEMINATION (SRI)
An assembly includes a catheter that has an insemination lumen for injecting sperm into a uterus. The insemination lumen includes two branches (sub-lumens), one directed toward a left ostium and the other directed to a right ostium of fallopian tubes.
SPLIT BALLOON CATHETER FOR INTRA UTERINE INSEMINATION (IUI) AND SLOW RELEASE INSEMINATION (SRI)
An assembly includes a catheter that has an insemination lumen for injecting sperm into a uterus. The insemination lumen includes two branches (sub-lumens), one directed toward a left ostium and the other directed to a right ostium of fallopian tubes.
APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING AND SEALING BODILY VESSELS AND CAVITIES
Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and dilate body lumen and cavities. For example, the systems can be used to dilate the cervix and access the uterine cavity. The systems can also be used to occlude the cervix. The systems can also be used to occlude the urethra.
APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING AND SEALING BODILY VESSELS AND CAVITIES
Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and dilate body lumen and cavities. For example, the systems can be used to dilate the cervix and access the uterine cavity. The systems can also be used to occlude the cervix. The systems can also be used to occlude the urethra.
NEW SWIM UP METHOD FOR SPERM WASHING
A sperm wash device for collecting motile sperm includes a first chamber section for holding an unwashed semen sample, a second chamber section for holding sperm wash media disposed over and attached to the first chamber section, and a ledge separating the first chamber section from the second chamber section. The ledge includes a slot therein that is configured be filled with sperm wash media that does not get recovered. A slider is placed on the ledge. Characteristically, the slider is moveable between a first position and a second position. At the first position, the slider allows fluid communication between the first chamber section and the second chamber section. At the second position, the slider blocks fluid communication between the first chamber section and the second chamber section. A method of using the sperm wash device is also provided.
Processing and Use of Fluids of the Reproductive Tract for Improving the IN VITRO Production of Embryos of Mammals
Processing and use of fluids from the reproductive tract (biofluids) to improve the in vitro production of mammalian embryos comprising the following steps: a) fractionation and processing of biofluids through a sorting, purification, lyophilization and subsequent storage; b) a method of sperm capacitation in a culture medium supplemented with biofluids; c) in vitro fertilization in a medium enriched with biofluids and d) subsequent in vitro culture with development of the obtained embryos to any stage of preimplantational development in culture media supplemented with biofluids.
Processing and Use of Fluids of the Reproductive Tract for Improving the IN VITRO Production of Embryos of Mammals
Processing and use of fluids from the reproductive tract (biofluids) to improve the in vitro production of mammalian embryos comprising the following steps: a) fractionation and processing of biofluids through a sorting, purification, lyophilization and subsequent storage; b) a method of sperm capacitation in a culture medium supplemented with biofluids; c) in vitro fertilization in a medium enriched with biofluids and d) subsequent in vitro culture with development of the obtained embryos to any stage of preimplantational development in culture media supplemented with biofluids.
Implantable fluid delivery devices, systems, and methods
Devices, systems, and methods for delivering fluid are provided. Devices include a housing configured for intravaginal deployment and retention, at least one reservoir configured to contain a fluid, and a fluid dispensing mechanism configured to dispense the fluid past the cervix and to the uterus of the subject. Methods include intravaginally deploying and retaining a device in the subject, and dispensing the fluid from the device such that the fluid is driven past the cervix to the uterus of the subject.
Implantable fluid delivery devices, systems, and methods
Devices, systems, and methods for delivering fluid are provided. Devices include a housing configured for intravaginal deployment and retention, at least one reservoir configured to contain a fluid, and a fluid dispensing mechanism configured to dispense the fluid past the cervix and to the uterus of the subject. Methods include intravaginally deploying and retaining a device in the subject, and dispensing the fluid from the device such that the fluid is driven past the cervix to the uterus of the subject.