Abstract: An apparatus (1) for performing manometric measurements by way of medical devices of the pneumatic type, comprises a processing unit (10), and a pressure transducer (4), which is connected to the unit (10) and adapted to be fluid-dynamically connected to the pneumatic device (3). The processing unit (10) comprises: a setting module (11) configured for setting a reference parameter, which is a function of conformational and/or dimensional features of the device (3); and a measurement module (12) configured for processing the measurements made by the transducer (4), according to the reference parameters (a, b, c) which were set for calculating respective objective pressure values. The medical device (3) of the pneumatic type is fluid-dynamically connectable to a measurement apparatus (1), which is provided with an hollow and compressible active portion (30) and provided with an internal fluid-dynamic path adapted to put into communication the apparatus (1) with the cavity of the active portion (30).

Abstract: Device for inspecting a cavity of a patient comprising a retractor body, extending along a longitudinal axis between a distal end and a proximal end, and a handle applied or fixed to the proximal end of the retractor body. The retractor body has a distal portion having a substantially tubular shape and a proximal portion extending from the distal portion in a diverging fashion. The distal portion defines a retraction zone of an internal cavity of a patient and internally delimits an internal volume accessible from a rear access opening made on the proximal portion, wherein said distal portion of the retractor body has at least one front and/or lateral opening to allow access to the mucosa or tissue of the patient from said internal volume.

Abstract: Device for inspecting a cavity of a patient comprising a retractor body, extending along a longitudinal axis between a distal end and a proximal end, and a handle applied or fixed to the proximal end of the retractor body, and an adapter body. The retractor body has a distal portion having a substantially tubular shape and a proximal portion extending from the distal portion in a diverging fashion, wherein the distal portion defines a retraction zone of an internal cavity of a patient and internally delimits an internal volume accessible from a rear access opening made on the proximal portion, wherein said distal portion of the retractor body has at least one front and/or lateral opening to allow access to the mucosa or tissue of the patient from said internal volume. Said adapter body being removably applicable, in use, to said retractor body and in particular to said proximal portion.

Abstract: Device for inspecting a cavity of a patient comprising a retractor body, extending along a longitudinal axis between a distal end and a proximal end, and a handle applied or fixed to the proximal end of the retractor body. The retractor body has a distal portion having a substantially tubular shape and a proximal portion extending from the distal portion in a diverging fashion, wherein the distal portion defines a retraction zone of an internal cavity of a patient and internally delimits an internal volume accessible from a rear access opening made on the proximal portion, wherein said distal portion of the retractor body has at least one front and/or lateral opening to allow access to the mucosa or tissue of the patient from said internal volume.

Abstract: An in vitro method enables determination of the antibiotic resistance of Helicobacter pylorifor in a biological sample isolated from an individual. The method includes amplifying at least one portion of at least one gene of Helicobacter pylori. The at least one gene includes at least one mutation site responsible for resistance to an antibiotic. A kit can be used for performing the method.

Abstract: A system and method for managing use of medical devices. The system includes: an apparatus intended to be used in combination with one or more medical devices; one or more processing units; authorizing means, which may be associated to a medical device and including one identifier parameter able to uniquely identify said device. The processing unit includes: one reader module configured for acquiring the identifier parameter from the authorizing means; one enabling module configured to allow or inhibit use of the device with the apparatus on the basis of control parameters; and at least one calculation module configured for setting the number of uses of the device. The control parameters include the identifier parameter acquired and the number of uses calculated.

Abstract: A proctoscope, comprising a dilator body (2), having a longitudinal axis of extension (X) and internally hollow so as to define an internal volume (V), and at least one handle (5) applied to said dilator body (2), wherein the dilator body (2) has a distal portion (2a), having a substantially tubular shape and defining a zone of dilation of an internal cavity of a patient, and a proximal portion (2b) extending from the distal portion (2a) in a diverging fashion and defining a rear opening (4) for accessing said internal volume (V), wherein said distal portion (2a) of the dilator body (2) has at least one front opening (3) to enable access to the patient's mucosa or tissue from said internal volume (V), and wherein said diverging proximal portion (2b), or, alternatively, said at least one handle (5), has an anchorage means (6) for an adaptor body (100) suitable for placing a detection device (200) in a position such as to detect the internal volume of the proctoscope (1).

Abstract: A manometric probe, comprising: a main body (2) provided with a longitudinal axis (X); an extensible membrane (3) sealingly associated to at least two annular areas of the main body (2) so as to delimit a chamber (4) external to the main body (2); feed means (51,52) arranged so as to enable feeding of a fluid inside the chamber (4).

Abstract: An in vitro method enables determination of the antibiotic resistance of Helicobacter pylorifor in a biological sample isolated from an individual. The method includes amplifying at least one portion of at least one gene of Helicobacter pylori. The at least one gene includes at least one mutation site responsible for resistance to an antibiotic. A kit can be used for performing the method.

Abstract: A system for processing the manometric measurements carried out by way of an anorectal probe includes one or more processing units, which include: an acquisition module configured for acquiring management parameters of an anorectal manometry; a basal module configured for processing the manometric measurements acquired during the basal maneuver of anorectal manometry in accordance with the management parameters; a squeeze module configured for processing the manometric measurements acquired during the squeeze maneuver; an endurance module, configured for calculating the time interval between the instant at which a maximum value is measured during the squeeze maneuver, and the instant at which the pressure measured falls below a squeeze threshold; a strain module configured for processing the manometric measurements acquired during the strain maneuver; and a memory module configured for the registration of functions and/or indexes calculated by the modules while processing said measures.

Abstract: A circuit for feeding a fluid to an inflatable chamber, comprising: a compressor (2); a two-way and two-position solenoid valve (3) provided with a first port (31) and a second port (32) and operable between an open configuration, in which the ports (31,32) are in communication with one another, and a closed configuration, in which at least the second port (32) is closed; a first conduit (11) connecting the compressor (2) and the solenoid valve (3); a second conduit (12) connected to the solenoid valve (3) and predisposed for being connected to an inflatable chamber; a pressure detector (P) arranged for measuring the pressure inside the second conduit (12); a control module (M) arranged for receiving a pressure signal of the detector (P) and for controlling the solenoid valve (3) and the compressor (2); a vent opening (A) arranged along the first conduit (11).

Abstract: A proctoscope, comprising a dilator body (2), having a longitudinal axis of extension (X) and internally hollow so as to define an internal volume (V), and at least one handle (5) applied to said dilator body (2), wherein the dilator body (2) has a distal portion (2a), having a substantially tubular shape and defining a zone of dilation of an internal cavity of a patient, and a proximal portion (2b) extending from the distal portion (2a) in a diverging fashion and defining a rear opening (4) for accessing said internal volume (V), wherein said distal portion (2a) of the dilator body (2) has at least one front opening (3) to enable access to the patient's mucosa or tissue from said internal volume (V), and wherein said diverging proximal portion (2b), or, alternatively, said at least one handle (5), has an anchorage means (6) for an adaptor body (100) suitable for placing a detection device (200) in a position such as to detect the internal volume of the proctoscope (1).

Abstract: A container (1) for collecting faecal specimens comprises an extraction portion (2) suitable for containing an extraction solution (3) and a closure portion (8) for closing the container (1). A connection means (9) is interposed between the extraction portion (2) and the closure portion (8) and configured to define a closed configuration of the container (1). A shaped wand (10) suitable for collecting the specimens is axially inserted into the extraction portion (2) when the container (1) is in the closed configuration. A filtering element (17) divides a solubilization chamber (18) from a sampling chamber (19) and is suitable for enabling a flow (F) of the extraction solution from the solubilization chamber (18) to the sampling chamber (19).

Abstract: A plurality of surgical fasteners includes a first-to-be-applied fastener, at least one next-to-be-applied fastener and a last-to-be-applied fastener. At least one of the fasteners is visibly and recognizably different than the other surgical fasteners.

Abstract: A device for implanting a prosthesis 12 in a body tissue equipped with a tubular element 7, within which a prosthesis 12 can slide, and a pressure element 16 for moving said prosthesis 12. The device also comprises a cartridge 5 provided with a seat 31 at its interior, such seat housing the prosthesis 12 and movable under the action of a pusher element 13 from a first position, in which the seat 31 is not facing the tubular element 7, to a second position, in which the seat 31 is in communication with the tubular element 7 in order to allow the insertion of the prosthesis 12 inside the tubular element 7 upon command of the pressure element 16.

Abstract: A device for implanting a prosthesis 12 in a body tissue equipped with a tubular element 7, within which a prosthesis 12 can slide, and a pressure element 16 for moving said prosthesis 12. The device also comprises a cartridge 5 provided with a seat 31 at its interior, such seat housing the prosthesis 12 and movable under the action of a pusher element 13 from a first position, in which the seat 31 is not facing the tubular element 7, to a second position, in which the seat 31 is in communication with the tubular element 7 in order to allow the insertion of the prosthesis 12 inside the tubular element 7 upon command of the pressure element 16.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for performing manometric measurements by way of medical devices of the pneumatic type, comprises a processing unit (10), and a pressure transducer (4), which is connected to the unit (10) and adapted to be fluid-dynamically connected to the pneumatic device (3). The processing unit (10) comprises: a setting module (11) configured for setting a reference parameter, which is a function of conformational and/or dimensional features of the device (3); and a measurement module (12) configured for processing the measurements made by the transducer (4), according to the reference parameters (a, b, c) which were set for calculating respective objective pressure values. The medical device (3) of the pneumatic type is fluid-dynamically connectable to a measurement apparatus (1), which is provided with an hollow and compressible active portion (30) and provided with an internal fluid-dynamic path adapted to put into communication the apparatus (1) with the cavity of the active portion (30).

Abstract: A manometric probe, comprising: a main body (2) provided with a longitudinal axis (X); an extensible membrane (3) sealingly associated to at least two annular areas of the main body (2) so as to delimit a chamber (4) external to the main body (2); feed means (51,52) arranged so as to enable feeding of a fluid inside the chamber (4).

Abstract: A system for processing the manometric measurements carried out by way of an anorectal probe includes one or more processing units, which include: an acquisition module configured for acquiring management parameters of an anorectal manometry; a basal module configured for processing the manometric measurements acquired during the basal maneuver of anorectal manometry in accordance with the management parameters; a squeeze module configured for processing the manometric measurements acquired during the squeeze maneuver; an endurance module, configured for calculating the time interval between the instant at which a maximum value is measured during the squeeze maneuver, and the instant at which the pressure measured falls below a squeeze threshold; a strain module configured for processing the manometric measurements acquired during the strain maneuver; and a memory module configured for the registration of functions and/or indexes calculated by the modules while processing said measures.