Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum sponge unit for use in human or animal bodies, comprising a fluid collecting member, in particular a sponge unit, and a fluid communication member, in particular a drainage tube, which is disposed at least partially in the fluid collecting member and is connected in fluidic communication to the fluid collecting member. In order to improve known devices, the inventions proposed developing the vacuum sponge unit such that the fluid collecting member has a channel for guiding a guide member, in particular a guide wire, and/or a delivery member, in particular a probe unit and/or an endoscope, through the fluid collecting member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum treatment array having at least one open-pored contact element, by way of which a negative pressure and/or suction can be generated in a body cavity, wherein the open-pored contact element is configured, at least in sections, in the manner of a tube, having an outer and/or inner boundary surface rotating around a tube axis, at least in part.

Abstract: A vacuum sponge system, comprising: a sponge having an outer surface, a proximal end and a distal end, spaced from the proximal end in an axial direction of the sponge; a drainage tube disposed partially in the sponge, and is in fluid communication with the sponge; the drainage tube is connectable with a vacuum pump such that a pressure is applicable to the outer surface of the sponge; and a delivery member having an outer surface and extending in an axial direction of the sponge and adapted to establish a fluid communication between a region from the distal end of the sponge and region from the proximal end of the sponge. The pressure provided by the pump via the drainage tube is applied to a vicinity of the outer surface of the delivery member and the outer surface of the sponge. The delivery member is disposed partially radially outside of the sponge.

Abstract: A negative pressure treatment arrangement comprising a multi-layered drainage film, wherein a drainage space is formed between two layers of the drainage film, a first film layer on the wound side delimiting the drainage space comprising a first opening arrangement facilitating the admission of fluids or gases to the drainage space and a second film layer facing away from the wound that also delimits the drainage space comprising a second opening arrangement designed to discharge fluids and/or gases from the drainage space, and also comprising a fluid-tight fixing film that can be used to fix the drainage film to the skin surrounding a wound and to cover at least one area of the second opening arrangement.

Abstract: A protective sleeve (1) for an endoscopy device having a tubular hollow body (20) extending along a longitudinal axis (L) having a distal opening (23) on a distal end (22) insertable into a human or animal body and having a proximal opening (25) at the proximal end (24) opposite to the distal end (22), characterized in that the hollow body (20) has a holding arrangement (10) in the region of the proximal opening (25) for holding the protective sleeve (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum sponge unit for use in human or animal bodies, comprising a fluid collecting member, in particular a sponge unit, and a fluid communication member, in particular a drainage tube, which is disposed at least partially in the fluid collecting member and is connected in fluidic communication to the fluid collecting member. In order to improve known devices, the inventions proposed developing the vacuum sponge unit such that the fluid collecting member has a channel for guiding a guide member, in particular a guide wire, and/or a delivery member, in particular a probe unit and/or an endoscope, through the fluid collecting member.

Abstract: A device for intrauterine vacuum therapy includes a pear-shaped fluid-collecting element and a fluid-communicating element. The fluid-collecting element defines an inlet opening at the proximal end and a tubular cavity for receiving a removable guide-rod during transvaginal insertion into a uterine cavity. The fluid-communicating element has a perforated distal end fixed within the fluid-collecting element outside the tubular cavity and has a proximal end adapted for connection to a vacuum-generating system. A method of treating an intrauterine wound or infection includes transvaginally inserting a drain into a uterine cavity and applying a negative pressure to the drain such that the uterus collapses and the inner wall is aspirated against the drain.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum sponge unit (2) for use in human or animal bodies, comprising a fluid collecting member (10), in particular a sponge unit, and a fluid communication member (20), in particular a drainage tube, which is disposed at least partially in the fluid collecting member (10) and is connected in fluidic communication to the fluid collecting member (10). In order to improve known devises, the inventions proposed developing the vacuum sponge unit (2) such that the fluid collecting member (10) has a channel (11) for guiding a guide member (3), in particular a guide wire, and/or a delivery member (4), in particular a probe unit and/or an endoscope, through the fluid collecting member (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum treatment array having at least one open-pored contact element, by way of which a negative pressure and/or suction can be generated in a body cavity, wherein the open-pored contact element is configured, at least in sections, in the manner of a tube, having an outer and/or inner boundary surface rotating around a tube axis, at least in part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wound dressing assembly, in particular for dressing wounds in the region of enteroatmospheric fistulas, comprising an in particular gas-tight covering device for covering the wound and/or a skin region surrounding the wound, which covering device inhibits the penetration of fluids, characterized by an opening in the covering device and a reinforcing device, which is associated with the opening and is connected to the covering device in a fluid-tight manner and counteracts deformation of the covering device in the region of the opening, wherein a vacuum can be produced in a space bounded by the covering device, by the skin or wound covered by the covering device, and by the reinforcing device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum treatment array having at least one open-pored contact element, by way of which a negative pressure and/or suction can be generated in a body cavity, wherein the open-pored contact element is configured, at least in sections, in the manner of a tube, having an outer and/or inner boundary surface rotating around a tube axis, at least in part.

Abstract: Postpartum uterine atony, with life-threatening bleeding, and infections of the endometrium following abortion or birth, can be treated using vacuum therapy. There are no existing drainage systems or vacuum pumps that are suitable for intrauterine therapy. As yet, no intrauterine treatment applications of vacuum therapy have been described. The invention relates to a drainage system and electronic vacuum pump which can be used for intrauterine therapy. An open-pored fluid collection body (1) with a tube-shaped fluid communication element (2) is connected fluid-conductively to an electric vacuum pump (4) via a secretion collection tank (3). For transvaginal placement, the fluid collection body (1) is equipped with a cylindrical cavity (1a) in which a guide rod (5) is inserted, on which guide rod a pusher sleeve (6) can be pushed forward. After placement in the uterus, a vacuum is applied to the drainage system with a contraction pattern similar to labour contractions or postpartum contractions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catheter, in particular a balloon catheter, having a fluid-carrying element, such as a drainage tube, with an inner lumen for carrying away body fluid, and having an expansion element, such as a balloon of variable cross section, for fixing the catheter in a body cavity. The fluid-carrying element has a wall portion of an open-pore material, which is in fluidic communication with the inner lumen and through which the body fluid can be aspirated into the inner lumen by applying a negative pressure to a proximal end of the fluid-carrying element. The invention furthermore relates to a catheter system having a catheter of the invention and to a vacuum-generating system connected to the catheter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum sponge unit (2) for use in human or animal bodies, comprising a fluid collecting member (10), in particular a sponge unit, and a fluid communication member (20), in particular a drainage tube, which is disposed at least partially in the fluid collecting member (10) and is connected in fluidic communication to the fluid collecting member (10). In order to improve known devises, the inventions proposed developing the vacuum sponge unit (2) such that the fluid collecting member (10) has a channel (11) for guiding a guide member (3), in particular a guide wire, and/or a delivery member (4), in particular a probe unit and/or an endoscope, through the fluid collecting member (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum sponge unit (2) for use in human or animal bodies, comprising a fluid collecting member (10), in particular a sponge unit, and a fluid communication member (20), in particular a drainage tube, which is disposed at least partially in the fluid collecting member (10) and is connected in fluidic communication to the fluid collecting member (10). In order to improve known devices, the inventions proposes developing the vacuum sponge unit (2) such that the fluid collecting member (10) has a channel (11) for guiding a guide member (3), in particular a guide wire, and/or a delivery member (4), in particular a probe unit and/or an endoscope, through the fluid collecting member (10).

Abstract: A vacuum system is described for endoscopic intracavity, intraluminal or intracorporeal vacuum therapy, for aspirating body fluids, wound secretions or gases from a hollow volume, such as a body cavity, a hollow organ, a tissue abscess or an intestinal lumen, particularly in the production of a temporary endoscopic closure of an intestinal lumen. Based on this, many embodiments of an endoscopy arrangement are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum treatment array having at least one open-pored contact element, by way of which a negative pressure and/or suction can be generated in a body cavity, wherein the open-pored contact element is configured, at least in sections, in the manner of a tube, having an outer and/or inner boundary surface rotating around a tube axis, at least in part.

Abstract: A vacuum system is described for endoscopic intracavity, intraluminal or intracorporeal vacuum therapy, for aspirating body fluids, wound secretions or gases from a hollow volume, such as a body cavity, a hollow organ, a tissue abscess or an intestinal lumen, particularly in the production of a temporary endoscopic closure of an intestinal lumen. Based on this, many embodiments of an endoscopy arrangement are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum sponge unit (2) for use in human or animal bodies, comprising a fluid collecting member (10), in particular a sponge unit, and a fluid communication member (20), in particular a drainage tube, which is disposed at least partially in the fluid collecting member (10) and is connected in fluidic communication to the fluid collecting member (10). In order to improve known devices, the inventions proposes developing the vacuum sponge unit (2) such that the fluid collecting member (10) has a channel (11) for guiding a guide member (3), in particular a guide wire, and/or a delivery member (4), in particular a probe unit and/or an endoscope, through the fluid collecting member (10).

Abstract: A vacuum system is described for endoscopic intracavity, intraluminal or intracorporeal vacuum therapy, for aspirating body fluids, wound secretions or gases from a hollow volume, such as a body cavity, a hollow organ, a tissue abscess or an intestinal lumen, particularly in the production of a temporary endoscopic closure of an intestinal lumen. Based on this, many embodiments of an endoscopy arrangement are described.