This application relates to a method of covering a pessary device for relief of female incontinence with an overwrap. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods of conforming the overwrap to the pessary device using a sealing mechanism.

Devices and methods for intra-vaginal bowel control.

A urinary incontinence device for insertion in a urethra of a user. The device includes a non-absorbent body having an outer surface, the body having a leading end and a trailing end; a removal mechanism having a first end attached to the body and a portion of the removal mechanism located outside the user; a portion of the body having a generally bulbous shape for positioning within the urethra and providing a seal within the urethra preventing urinary leakage from the urethra; and a coating applied to the outer surface of the body for engaging a wall of the urethra and securing the device within the urethra of the user. Another embodiment relates to a method of controlling urinary incontinence comprising: engaging an applicator with the body of the device and introducing into the urethra the device wherein the device is positioned in the user's bulbar urethra.

Parabolic pessary characterized in that it is composed of a ring-shaped component (1) that is open in a lunette shape or closed in a ring shape, with a raised distal posterior part (4) of cube shape or flat shape, having the role of supporting the uterus and two lateral branches (5, 5) that are thinner than the distal part (4), and a proximal anterior part (6) that is positioned at the median part of the feminine urethra, this ring-shaped component (1) having an upper face (2) with a paraboloid shape that adapts to the pelvic paraboloid, and a posterior face (3) having the shape of a more-open paraboloid having, at its median part, a thicker part (8) allowing it to bear on the pelvic floor.

An apparatus for treating urinary incontinence, comprising: (a) a support section adapted for providing urethral support; (b) an anchoring section adapted for resisting movement of the apparatus; (c) a normally open expansion mechanism adapted to urge the support radially outwards; and (d) a conversion mechanism adapted to sharply and selectively reduce an outward urging of said support.

Disclosed are devices for supporting a prolapsed organ. An exemplary device comprises a ring-like body optionally having a naturally occurring substantially flat and substantially planar compact configuration, the ring-like body configured with a size suitable for insertion into a vagina and to be expanded by a support element such that in the expanded configuration an outer periphery of the ring-like body contacts a portion of the vagina and stretches at least a portion of a prolapsed vaginal wall, thereby substantially alleviating prolapse of at least one pelvic organ. The device optionally includes a support element comprising two moveably connected arms configured to support the ring in the expanded configuration.

This application relates to a method of covering a pessary device for relief of female incontinence with an overwrap. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods of conforming the overwrap to the pessary device using a profile seal.

A device is provided for applying pressure on a vaginal wall of a female subject, said device being configured for insertion into a vaginal cavity of said female subject. The device includes a first deformable element, a second deformable element and a transmission element. The first deformable element has a resting-state and at least one deformed state and is configured for undergoing deformation in response to an inner body pressure. When in the resting state, the first deformable element is configured to anchor the device inside the vaginal cavity. The second deformable element has a resting-state and at least one deformed state, and is configured for undergoing deformation to apply a second pressure on the vaginal wall, such second pressure being operable to narrow a urethral portion the female subject. The transmission element has a first end connected to the first deformable element and a second end connected to the second deformable element, and is configured for converting the deformation of the first deformable element to a deformation of the second deformable element, and for returning the first and second deformable elements to their respective resting states.

A non-expandable intravaginal pessary device. The device has a top and a bottom, and a sidewall that extends between the top and the bottom. The sidewall, top and bottom form an outer periphery defining a total area of the device. The device has an interior that is substantially enclosed by the top, the bottom, and the sidewall. The sidewall has a convex bottom portion, a mid-section, and a convex top portion. The convex bottom portion connects the bottom to the mid-section, and the convex upper portion connects the top to the mid-section.

The present invention provides a vaginal pessary that offers mid-urethral support and is supported laterally near the vaginal opening, rather than between the apex of the vagina and the back of the pubic bone as is found in current pessaries. The pessary is inserted closer to the opening of the vagina so that it will support the mid-urethra, rather than the bladder neck, in accordance with the new understanding of the importance of mid-urethral support. The pessary is smaller and applies minimal force along the inner walls of the vagina.