Abstract:
A device for retarding birth including an upper ring for surrounding a cervix, an anchoring component for anchoring the device, and an elastic component for attaching the upper ring to the anchoring component, wherein the elastic component pushes the upper ring and the anchoring component apart. A device for retarding birth including a sleeve for surrounding a cervix along a greater portion of a length of the cervix, a support strip on the sleeve directed along an axis of the sleeve, and a ring at least partially around the sleeve, in which when a top of the sleeve is pushed to expand radially, the support strip pivots on the ring, such that an end of the support strip near the top of the sleeve moves radially outward, and an end of the support strip near the bottom of the sleeve moves radially inward. Related apparatus and methods are also described.
Abstract:
An ablation balloon catheter probe is described with a first balloon sized to inflate for pressing against an ostial and/or atrial surface surrounding a pulmonary vein, and a second balloon or balloon assembly, distal to the first, sized to inflate and anchor within the pulmonary vein. Optionally, either or both of the balloons comprise a ring of spaced electrodes configured for RF ablation to form a complete ablation scare around the ring.
Abstract:
A device for insertion of material into a urethra comprising: a nozzle with a rounded nozzle tip, sized for at least partial insertion into the urethra; and a source of compressed material coupled to the nozzle where a pressure of the compressed material is less than 200cm H2O; a control, for control of flow of material from the source through the nozzle; wherein a maximum extent of the device is less than 30 cm.
Abstract:
According to an aspect of some embodiments of the present invention there is provided a glove (600) comprising: at least two reservoirs (602), each reservoir attached to a glove body and comprising a chamber containing fluid; wherein the glove body comprises connecting material coupling the at least two reservoirs to each other; wherein the connecting material stretches by at least 1.5 times in at least one direction thereby allowing donning of the glove without tearing.
Abstract:
A system includes at least one electrode configured for transcutaneous stimulation of a pudendal nerve or surrounding perianal tissue or both. The at least one electrode is coupled to a substrate that includes a rectal portion and a buttocks support portion. The rectal portion includes a fecal blocking element. A control module is coupled to the at least one electrode, and includes a microprocessor for controlling operational parameters of the system.
Abstract:
According to some embodiments there is provided a method for measuring tongue tissue impedance of an individual, comprising placing at least two electrodes in contact with tongue tissue of the individual; and measuring impedance of the tongue tissue. Some embodiments relate to a device configured for measuring tongue tissue impedance. In some embodiments, a fluid balance and/or electrolyte balance are assessed according to the measured impedance.
Abstract:
A device for insertion of material into a urethra comprising: a nozzle with a rounded nozzle tip, sized for at least partial insertion into the urethra; and a source of compressed material coupled to the nozzle where a pressure of the compressed material is less than 200cm H 2 O; a control, for control of flow of material from the source through the nozzle; wherein a maximum extent of the device is less than 30 cm.
Abstract translation:一种用于将材料插入尿道的装置,包括:具有圆形喷嘴尖端的喷嘴,其大小至少部分地插入尿道; 以及连接到喷嘴的压缩材料源,其中压缩材料的压力小于200cm H 2 O; 用于控制从源通过喷嘴的材料流动的控制; 其中该装置的最大程度小于30cm。
Abstract:
A sample collection device that includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end, the body defining a channel extending from the distal end to the proximal end. The sample collection device includes an opening at the proximal end of the body that extends into the channel of the body. The body includes an adhering portion having a depressed surface relative to an adjacent exterior surface of the body, the adhering portion configured to receive a sample in response to the sample contacting the depressed surface of the adhering portion. The body is manually maneuverable in response to the channel receiving a finger of a user through the opening of the body.
Abstract:
A sample collection device that includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end, the body defining a channel extending from the distal end to the proximal end. The sample collection device includes an opening at the proximal end of the body that extends into the channel of the body. The body includes an adhering portion having a depressed surface relative to an adjacent exterior surface of the body, the adhering portion configured to receive a sample in response to the sample contacting the depressed surface of the adhering portion. The body is manually maneuverable in response to the channel receiving a finger of a user through the opening of the body.
Abstract:
A device for insertion of material into a urethra comprising: a nozzle with a rounded nozzle tip, sized for at least partial insertion into the urethra; and a source of compressed material coupled to the nozzle where a pressure of the compressed material is less than 200 cm H2O; a control, for control of flow of material from the source through the nozzle; wherein a maximum extent of the device is less than 30 cm.