WO2008034150A1 - Shaped article - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a one-piece support article made of flexible material for insertion into the anterior vagina for repositioning of the uterus in cases of prolapse of the uterus. To ensure effective support of the uterus and to prevent downward movement or protrusion of the uterus in cases of prolapse of the uterus, a shaped article is proposed which can be imagined as being divided into three functional zones A, B and C, of which the zone A situated in the vagina has the shape of a curved elongate droplet, the zone B has the shape of a curved elongate heart, and the zone C has a curved shape like half an egg.

Description

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Object of the invention:

Into the vagina to be introduced molded body with support function for the uterus and derived therefrom changes in shape of the support body rar integrated tampon function or with Urinaufhahmefunktion in incontinence.

Field of the invention:

The invention relates to a uterine holder in the nature of a comparable with a tampon in the front part of the vagina to be determined for longer residence in the vagina and correspondingly anatomically shaped shaped support body, which has the ability to support the uterus so effectively that even in significant lowering of the uterus does not lead to a lowering or escaping of the uterus. The support body itself is held in place by a normal panty. Due to different design, the function of the support body can be significantly expanded. The Innenraura of special designs of the support body should be used to absorb body fluids, especially for urine absorption.

Background of the invention:

The invention has for its object to show the particular shape of a support body made of body friendly plastics, which surprisingly pushes the lowered uterus (uterine prolapse) back after simple insertion into the vagina, with a normal panties for positioning and holding the support body of the invention is sufficient. This stabilizing effect is brought about by the anatomically adapted shaping according to the invention, which is described in more detail below. The previously known for this purpose support body have significant shortcomings, especially in terms of comfort in the application. So describe the DE PS 38 00 744, DE-OS 42 25 520, EP 0663 197 Bl and the German Utility Model G 92 09 403.1 and US PS 4 307 716 each inflatable or liquid-filled moldings which must then be expanded after imports into the vagina. This method is to allow a particularly painless insertion, but is very impractical, especially when urinating the filling body must first be reduced for removal by emptying and must then be refilled after reintroduction. US Patent No. 1,750,188 discloses a device which, after being introduced into the vagina, rotates by means of a rotary movement on an external removable "twist-knob" wing intended to provide stabilization in the sheath Disadvantage that their shape must be changed after insertion for stabilization in the vagina This always requires a relatively complicated design, which can not be realized as a cost-effective and hygienic, 3inweg "- execution. In addition, a painless handling of embodiments with moving parts (eg., Rotatable wings) is not secured.

The support device according to the invention can be introduced painlessly without prior "reduction" due to their special shape and yet provide sufficient support .This stabilization uses contemporary close-fitting underwear (briefs) and can dispense with further stabilization aids due to its shape a mass production at a minimum cost, which makes use as a "disposable" product economically sensible.

Description:

The support device according to the invention is shown and explained in FIGS. 1 to 4e, wherein FIG. 1a-c shows an overview of the positioning of the support device according to the invention in different design variants in the body. To explain the operation of the support body, three essential functional zones of the support body are mentally separated and explained separately from the inside (= body side) to the outside. Zone A (Figs. 2, 3a, 4a) in the form of a curved elongate drop has two essential functions, namely i) retraction of the uterus by means of the drop end (= thick part of the drop) and ii) vertical stabilization and positioning due to the thin and slightly flattened part of the curved drop positioned at the beginning of the labia. The drop end can be formed as a design variant in the form of a tampon. The body-near side of the drop can also be provided as a design variant with an opening as a trickling filter for receiving the urine.

Zone B (Figures 2, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b) in the shape of a flat, curved elongated heart. The upper (= broad) part of the heart is directed to the navel, the lower (= narrow) part of the anus. It has the function of horizontal stabilization and positioning, but also provides further vertical stabilization and positioning.

The zone C (Fig. 2, 3 a, 4 a, 4 d) has by its halbiförmig protruding shape the function of sufficient contact pressure, z. B. to ensure by a slip and is used in the design variants as a liquid absorber.

The outside of the support body is made of body-friendly plastic, the surface of which is "microscopically smooth" to facilitate insertion into the vagina, the typical roughness profile should be no more than +/- 5 μm, however, the support body according to Fig. 2, 3 a, 4a are provided with macroscopic profiles (eg longitudinal and transverse corrugations to facilitate insertion or for better positioning), such profiles being characterized by differences in height in the range +/- 0.1 to 3 mm, suitable here, for example, being soft olefins For example, LD-polyethylene, as well as latex or silicone rubber materials may optionally be applied to the outside of the support body also functional coatings, for example, improve the lubricity or act bactericidal.

The interior of the support body in Fig. 3a, 3b is filled with a material that provides maximum strength with minimal weight. For reasons of cost, foams made of polyurethane or polystyrene are offered here by way of example but not by way of limitation. In the design variant of the support body with tampon attachment according to Fig. 3c, a liquid-permeable design of the shell-side surface of the support body is required, which can be carried out in a known manner. The interior space must then be partially filled with absorbent materials (eg based on cellulose or the "superabsorbers" commonly used in hygiene articles such as diapers or sanitary napkins).

In the design variant of the support body as Urinabsorber according to Fig. 3d, 3e, the trickling filter is provided as a liquid-receiving area, in a round, oval or boat-shaped design, in the surface of the support body. A bead-shaped conclusion should take over a sealing function. A capillary action of the fluid-accepting material in the direction of the support body interior must be ensured. The core of the support body must then be completely filled with absorbent materials, so-called superabsorbers.

pictures:

Fig. La-c overview image, positioning of the support body according to the invention in the body

Fig. 2 Support body areas

Fig. 3a Sketch of the support device with measuring points (side view), for explanations see description and claims

Fig. 3b Sketch of the support device with measuring points (top view), for explanations see description and claims

Fig. 3c Sketch of the support body in design variant tampon attachment (side view), for explanations see description and claims

Fig. 3d Sldzze of the support body in design variant trickling filter (side view), for explanations see description and claims Fig. 4a Side view of the support body, for explanations see description and claims

Fig. 4b Top view from the front onto the support body, for explanations see description and patent claims

Fig. 4c top view from behind of the support body, for explanations see description and claims

Fig. 4d View of the support body from below, for explanations see description and claims

Fig. 4e Lateral top view of the support body, for explanations see description and claims

Claims

claims: 1. Monolithic support body made of flexible material for import into the anterior vagina for the repositioning of the uterus in uterine prolapse, characterized by a shape which can be mentally divided into three functional zones A, B and C (Fig. 2, 3a, 4a) 2, 3a and 4a have the shape of a curved elongated drop, the zone B has the shape of a curved elongated heart and the zone C has a semi-circular arched shape. 2. Supporting body according to claim 1, characterized in that the dividing zone A has a height (distance A ₁ -A ₂ in Fig. 2a, 3a) of 15-65 mm and preferably of 18-30 mm, at the rear (anusseitigen ) End has a width of 15-30 mm and preferably 17-20 mm (distance A ₃ -A ₄ in Fig. 3b, 4b), at the front end (distance A ₅ -A ₆ in Fig. 3b, 4b) has a Width of 5-30 mm and preferably of 5-20 mm and has a length (distance A ₇ -Ag in Fig. 3b, 4b) of 20-130 mm and preferably from 20-80 mm. 3. Support body according to claim 1, characterized in that the zone B in the projection has a length (distance B ₁ -B ₂ in Fig. 3b, 4b, 4c) of 20-150 mm and preferably from 20-80 mm, a maximum width (distance B ₃ -B ₄ in Fig. 3b, 4b, 4c) of 30-100 mm and preferably 30-60 mm and that the intersection of the lines B ₁ -B ₂ and B ₃ -B ₄ the distance B ₁ -B ₂ in the ratio of 20:80 to 30:70 shares. 4. Support body according to claim 1 and 3, characterized in that the tangents T ₁ and T ₂ in Fig. 3a, 4a an angle α of 20-55 degrees, the tangents T ₂ and T ₃ in Fig. 3 a, 4a a Angle ß of 10-35 degrees and the tangents T ₂ and T ₄ in Fig. 3 a, 4a enclose an angle γ of 50-60 degrees. 5. supporting body according to claim 1, 3 and 4, characterized in that the elongated drop shape of the zone B by indentations in the manner of the dashed lines P ₁ -P ₂ and P ₃ -P _{4 is} modified (Fig. 3b ₅ 3e, 4b, 4c). 6. Support body according to claim 1, 3, 4 and 5, characterized in that the body side adhesion-improving roughening or Adhesionsbereiche are applied, corresponding to the areas R ₁ and R ₂ in Fig. 3b, 4b. 7. A support body according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer side halbiförmig curved zone C has a height (distance C ₁ -C ₂ in Fig. 3a, 4a) of 10-55 mm, a width (distance C ₃ -C ₄ in Fig. 3b, 4b) of 5-30 mm and has a length (distance C ₅ -C ₆ in Fig. 3a, 4a) of 20-150 mm. 8. Support body according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that the zone A according to Fig. 2 has a recess (E in Fig. 3a, 4a), which is adapted to the shape of the clitoris. 9. supporting body according to claim 1-8, characterized in that the three zones A, B and C form a unit without separating surfaces and consist of the same material. 10. Support body according to claim 1 - 9, characterized in that the interior of the support body consists of foamed plastic. 11. Support body according to claim 1-8, characterized in that the zones A, B and C are not made of the same material, but are firmly connected. 12. Support body according to claim 1 - 8 and 10 - 11, characterized in that the shell-side surface is designed to be permeable to body fluids. 13. Support body according to claim 12, characterized in that its interior is filled with hygroscopic absorbent materials which are able to absorb body fluids. 14. A support body according to claim 13, characterized in that the zone A in the direction of the interior of the body in the form of a rounded at the top, filled with absorbent materials cylindrical hollow body similar to a conventional tampon (height according to distance Hj-H ₂ in Fig. 3a, 3b, 4a of 5-50 mm, diameter according to distance H ₃ -H ₄ in Fig. 3a, 3c, 4a of 5-20 mm) is formed. 15. A support body according to claim 13, characterized in that on the zone A towards the body a protuberance (TK in Fig. 3a, 3d, 3e, 4a, 4e) in a round, oval or boat-shaped form for receiving urine in incontinence is formed ( Height = distance K3-K4 in Fig. 4a = 5-25 mm, preferably 5mm, length and width = distance K1-K2 in Fig. 4a = 5-35 mm, preferably 10-25 mm).