Rectocele guide sheath
US11191666B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00131
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rectocele device having an inflatable balloon and extendable armature inside of the balloon as the balloon expands provides added stability when used to push on a rectocele. More specifically, a rectocele handle can include a rectocele paddle, which can extend in length, and balloon combination extending from the handle. A protective sheath that has a tubular body covers the balloon. The paddle, generally comprised by a piston and piston housing, can increase its length by way of a piston extending in and out of the piston housing. When the rectocele paddle and balloon combination is deployed in a vagina, to push on the rectocele, the balloon is inflated which causes the piston to extend from the piston housing with the balloon inflation. The piston and piston housing paddle provide stability for the inflated balloon.
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