Abstract:
A needle for extraction of biological material from a fluid filled intracorporeal sac, the needle comprising: a shaft comprising a first flow channel comprising an inlet for aspirating biological material from the intracorporeal sac and a second flow channel comprising an outlet for supplying a flushing fluid to the intracorporeal sac; and wherein the outlet is configured to direct the flushing fluid in a direction substantially transverse to the first flow channel; and methods using the needle.
Abstract:
An aspiration system (100) is provided with a piston unit (102) having a base member (104) and a plurality of arms (106) extending outwards from the base member. The plurality of arms is in a same plane and includes a first arm (106a), a second arm (106b), and a third arm (106c). A cap (108) affixed to a free end of the third arm of the piston unit. A hollow tube (110) having an open end is disposed over the third arm to form a hermetic seal with the cap. A nozzle (114) is positioned opposite to the open end and connectable to a fluid collection tube (116). The piston unit is acted upon by gravity to create a negative pressure inside the hollow tube to cause the aspiration of the biological fluids.
Abstract:
Dispositif de protection pour dispositif médical (1) comprenant un corps (3) sensiblement cylindrique et un tube (4), lesdits corps (3) et tube (4) étant creux et ouverts à leurs extrémités, le corps (3) comportant une partie distale (32) thermiquement isolante et des moyens d'assemblage, le tube (4) comportant des moyens d'assemblage complémentaires, le corps (3) étant adapté à coulisser sur le tube (4) selon une direction longitudinale depuis une première position correspondant à une configuration de prélèvement du dispositif de protection (2) vers une deuxième position correspondant à une configuration de protection du dispositif de protection, les moyens d'assemblage du corps (3) et les moyens d'assemblage complémentaires étant adaptés à bloquer le corps (3) en translation longitudinale dans la première position et la deuxième position.
Abstract:
An agent and apparatur for use in a method of embryo transfer ("ET") that improves fertility rates by 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.
Abstract:
The disclosed invention comprises a device that utilizes a manually controlled articulating arm to make a precise, small abrasion on the intrauterine wall prior to ovulation. The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a handle, an arm having a rigid portion and an articulating tip both of which are covered by a casing having non-irritant properties, wherein the handle is connected to the arm by a connection member that contains a trigger mechanism operable to move the articulating tip by pulling a trigger.
Abstract:
Изобретение относится к области медицины, а именно к гинекологии и репродуктологии, эмбриологии, и может быть использовано в программах экстракорпорального оплодотворения (ЭКО) и переноса эмбрионов (ПЭ) с целью прогнозирования их исходов. Для этого посредством цейтраферной видеозаписи у эмбрионов на стадии дробления 2-х клеток определяют плоскость дробления: горизонтальная (экваториальная - Е) или вертикальная (меридиональная - М). Определяют последовательность вторых делений дробления в этих плоскостях, которые могут быть: последовательные экваториальные (ЕЕ), последовательные меридиональные (ММ), меридиональное затем экваториальное (ME), экваториальное затем меридиональное (ЕМ). В случае, если последовательность вторых делений дробления в этих плоскостях соответствует (ЕМ) или (ММ), то такие эмбрионы считают перспективными для последующей имплантации в матку при проведении процедуры ЭКО. Изобретение обеспечивает наиболее раннее и точное определение самых качественных, а, соответственно, наиболее перспективных для формирования имплантационно-компетентных бластоцист для последующей имплантации в матку в рамках протокола ЭКО за счет того, что эмбрионы с последовательностью вторых делений дробления в плоскостях: экваториальное затем меридиональное (ЕМ) или последовательное меридиональное (ММ) менее всего склонны к органическим нарушениям, а следовательно, позволят получить желаемую беременность и в последующем приведет к рождению здорового ребенка.
Abstract:
The present disclosure describes a uterine contraction device which may be utilized to treat and/or prevent postpartum hemorrhaging. The uterine contraction device includes a catheter and a pressure seal adjustably coupled to the catheter. A distal section of the catheter is configured for insertion into the uterus, and a proximal end of the catheter is configured for attachment to a vacuum device. Negative pressure generated by the vacuum device is transmitted to the distal section, while the pressure seal forms a seal at the vaginal introitus to maintain the negative pressure within the uterus to assist in contracting the uterus.
Abstract:
A process for recovering one or more blastocysts from a uterus of a human includes placing a device transvaginally into a cervical canal of the patient; delivering fluid through the device to the uterus and applying a vacuum to the uterus to aspirate fluid and entrained one or more blastocysts from the uterus; and causing a disruption to the uterus and/or to one or more embryos remaining in the uterus following removal of one or more blastocysts from the uterus to reduce the chance that any such retained embryos remaining in the uterus will form a viable pregnancy. Causing a disruption includes one or more of the following: inducing a mechanical disruption of the uterus, delivering a hormonal agent to the uterus, delivering a chemical agent to the uterus, inducing a thermal disruption of the uterus, and using ultrasound or radiofrequency energy to induce the disruption.
Abstract:
A device for recovering one or more blastocysts from the uterus of a human includes an outer guide member for insertion into a cervical canal. The outer guide member includes a distal portion with an activatable seal for isolating the uterus from the external environment and defines a lumen having a longitudinal axis. The device includes an inner catheter located within the lumen and slidable along the longitudinal axis. The inner catheter has a distal tip positionable distally of the seal to extend into the uterus and includes a fluid delivery lumen terminating at a distal fluid delivery port for delivering fluid into the uterus. The device defines a distal suction port for aspirating fluid and entrained blastocysts from the uterus. Distal fluid delivery and suction ports are arranged such that, in use, fluid delivered from the distal fluid delivery port travels through the distal suction port to the uterus.
Abstract:
A device for recovering one or more blastocysts from the uterus of a human includes an outer guide member for insertion into a cervical canal. The outer guide member includes a distal portion with an activatable seal for isolating the uterus from the external environment and defines a lumen having a longitudinal axis. The device includes an inner catheter located within the lumen and slidable along the longitudinal axis. The inner catheter has a distal tip positionable distally of the seal to extend into the uterus and includes a fluid delivery lumen terminating at a distal fluid delivery port for delivering fluid into the uterus. The device defines a distal suction port for aspirating fluid and entrained blastocysts from the uterus. Distal fluid delivery and suction ports are arranged such that, in use, fluid delivered from the distal fluid delivery port travels through the distal suction port to the uterus.