In various embodiments of the invention, a manipulator attaches to and allows a sheath to be positioned inside the cervix and a catheter to thereby be inserted through the sheath and be positioned in a desired location in the uterus. In various embodiments of the invention, the manipulator may be attached or permanently connected to the sheath. In various embodiments of the invention, the sheath is fenestrated to allow the catheter to be detached from the sheath. In various embodiments of the invention, the manipulator allows the sheath to be positioned through the cervix canal to allow for catheter transmitted intrauterine pressure monitoring or balloon catheter assisted ripening of the cervix.

A trocar assembly for uterine and fetal surgeries includes a cannula defining a hollow tubular sleeve that extends from a first open end to a second open end, a hollow obturator defining a shaft that extends from a first open end that is tapered to a second open end, wherein the hollow obturator is located within the cannula, and wherein the trocar assembly is configured to be inserted into a patient's body to give access to a bodily cavity, such as the uterine cavity (amniotic cavity) or the fetus. The trocar assembly is configured for insertion into the uterine cavity using the Seldinger technique.

A trocar assembly and method for uterine and fetal surgeries includes a cannula defining a hollow tubular sleeve that extends from a first open end to a second open end, a hollow obturator defining a shaft that extends from a first open end that is tapered to a second open end, wherein the hollow obturator is located within the cannula, and wherein the trocar assembly is configured to be inserted into a patient's body to give access to a bodily cavity, such as the amniotic cavity or the fetus. The trocar assembly is configured for insertion into the amniotic cavity using the Seldinger technique.

A trocar assembly and method for uterine and fetal surgeries includes a cannula defining a hollow tubular sleeve that extends from a first open end to a second open end, a hollow obturator defining a shaft that extends from a first open end that is tapered to a second open end, wherein the hollow obturator is located within the cannula, and wherein the trocar assembly is configured to be inserted into a patient's body to give access to a bodily cavity, such as the amniotic cavity or the fetus. The trocar assembly is configured for insertion into the amniotic cavity using the Seldinger technique.

In various embodiments of the invention, a manipulator attaches to and allows a sheath to be positioned inside the cervix and a catheter to thereby be inserted through the sheath and be positioned in a desired location in the uterus. In various embodiments of the invention, the manipulator may be attached or permanently connected to the sheath. In various embodiments of the invention, the sheath is fenestrated to allow the catheter to be detached from the sheath. In various embodiments of the invention, the manipulator allows the sheath to be positioned through the cervix canal to allow for catheter transmitted intrauterine pressure monitoring or balloon catheter assisted ripening of the cervix.

In various embodiments of the invention, a manipulator attaches to and allows a sheath to be positioned inside the cervix and a catheter to thereby be inserted through the sheath and be positioned in a desired location in the uterus. In various embodiments of the invention, the manipulator may be attached or permanently connected to the sheath. In various embodiments of the invention, the sheath is fenestrated to allow the catheter to be detached from the sheath. In various embodiments of the invention, the manipulator allows the sheath to be positioned through the cervix canal to allow for catheter transmitted intrauterine pressure monitoring or balloon catheter assisted ripening of the cervix.

A syringe operable to rupture the amniotic sac and extract a pure, uncontaminated sample of amniotic fluid. The syringe includes a housing having an open insertion end opposite a handle end. The open insertion end includes a recessed portion with puncture member and fluid opening disposed therein. A plunger disposed within the tubular housing is operable draw the amniotic sac into the recessed portion of the syringe until it contacts the puncture member. The puncture member is operable to pierce the amniotic sac, and the plunger further provides a means for drawing a sample of amniotic fluid through the fluid opening and into the fluid receiving area within the syringe housing.

Methods of preparing a human birth tissue material are provided. A placental construct for treatment of a disease or condition is also provided. A kit including at least one placental construct and at least one structural carrier is provided. A catheter for recovering amniotic fluid is also provided.

A method of treating a soft tissue defect in or on the body of a patient is provided. A placental construct for treatment of a disease or condition is also provided. The placental construct includes a therapeutically effective amount of a birth tissue material.

A method for sterilely recovering amniotic fluid is provided. The amniotic fluid is used for regenerative medicine purposes. The method utilizes a suction device that does not harm the infant.