Abstract: The present invention refers to a vaginal device of an elastic material, the vaginal device comprising a longitudinal portion having a geometrical center line, an upper end and a lower end and which vaginal device is intended to be inserted securely fixated inside of a vagina, the upper end being the innermost of the vaginal device in the vagina during use, to support against the urethra, through the vaginal wall, to prevent urinary stress incontinence in a woman, wherein the vaginal device comprises at least one supporting portion protruding from the longitudinal portion and a reference member protruding from the longitudinal portion at the lower end, which reference member during use is fixated against the vaginal introitus, holding the vaginal device securely fixated inside of the vagina and ensuring the at least one supporting portion to support against the urethra.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a vaginal device 1 of an elastic material, said vaginal device 1 comprising a longitudinal portion 2 having a geometrical centre line 3, an upper end 4 and a lower end5 and which vaginal device 1 is intended to be inserted securely fixated inside of a vagina, the upper end 4 being the innermost of the vaginal device 1 in the vagina during use, to support against the urethra, through the vaginal wall, to prevent urinary stress incontinence in a woman, wherein the vaginal device 1 comprises at least one supporting portion 6 protruding from the longitudinal portion 2 and a reference member 7 protruding from the longitudinal portion 2 at the lower end 5, which reference member 7 during use is fixated against the vaginal introitus, holding the vaginal device 1 securely fixated inside of the vagina and ensuring said at least one supporting portion 6 to support against the urethra.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a vaginal device of an elastic material, the vaginal device comprising a longitudinal portion having a geometrical center line, an upper end and a lower end and which vaginal device is intended to be inserted securely fixated inside of a vagina, the upper end being the innermost of the vaginal device in the vagina during use, to support against the urethra, through the vaginal wall, to prevent urinary stress incontinence in a woman, wherein the vaginal device comprises at least one supporting portion protruding from the longitudinal portion and a reference member protruding from the longitudinal portion at the lower end, which reference member during use is fixated against the vaginal introitus, holding the vaginal device securely fixated inside of the vagina and ensuring the at least one supporting portion to support against the urethra.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a vaginal device 1 of an elastic material, said vaginal device 1 comprising a longitudinal portion 2 having a geometrical centre line 3, an upper end 4 and a lower end 5 and which vaginal device 1 is intended to be inserted securely fixated inside of a vagina, the upper end 4 being the innermost of the vaginal device 1 in the vagina during use, to support against the urethra, through the vaginal wall, to prevent urinary stress incontinence in a woman, wherein the vaginal device 1 comprises at least one supporting portion 6 protruding from the longitudinal portion 2 and a reference member 7 protruding from the longitudinal portion 2 at the lower end 5, which reference member 7 during use is fixated against the vaginal introitus, holding the vaginal device 1 securely fixated inside of the vagina and ensuring said at least one supporting portion 6 to support against the urethra.

Abstract: A surgical assembly and method for treating female urinary incontinence. The assembly includes a substantially flat, flexible tape having first and second ends, wherein at least a portion of the tape is adapted to be permanently implanted into a female patient's body as a loop beneath the urethra. The assembly further includes a flexible sheath having a first portion covering a first length of the tape and a second portion covering a second length of the tape. The first and second portions substantially cover the entire length of the implant portion of the tape prior to implantation of the tape and sheath combination into the patient's body. Following implantation into the patient's body, the first and second portions of the sheath are removable from the first and second ends of the tape respectively.

Abstract: A surgical assembly and method for treating female urinary incontinence. The assembly includes a substantially flat, flexible tape having first and second ends, wherein at least a portion of the tape is adapted to be permanently implanted into a female patient's body as a loop beneath the urethra. The assembly further includes a flexible sheath having a first portion covering a first length of the tape and a second portion covering a second length of the tape. The first and second portions substantially cover the entire length of the implant portion of the tape prior to implantation of the tape and sheath combination into the patient's body. Following implantation into the patient's body, the first and second portions of the sheath are removable from the first and second ends of the tape respectively.

Abstract: An inflatable uterine device to control uterine bleeding, comprising an inflatable balloon (10) and a hose (11) connecting the balloon to a fluid source. The fluid source comprises an open container (12). A first end of the hose can be integrally connected to the inflatable balloon and a second end of the hose can be integrally connected to the container, and a suspension means (14; 15) is provided at the second end of the hose. A method for producing an inflatable uterine device includes the following steps.

Abstract: A device for temporarily preventing flow of urine out of the urethra in a person suffering from urine incontinence comprises a first composition (11) enclosed in a first container (10) capable of being fed into the urethra (17) which is thereby blocked. The first container (10) comprises a mouthpiece (12) for insertion into the urethra (17) and for transport of the first composition (11) from the container (10) into the urethra (17). The first composition (11) comprises or is capable of forming a gel for blocking of the urethra by a gelatinous plug. The plug may be mechanically removed if the person wishes to urinate; alternatively the device may comprise a second composition in a second container for removal of the gel plug. In the latter alternative injection of the second composition in the urethra (17) adjacent to the gel plug causes the breakdown of the plug. Also disclosed is a corresponding method and the use of the first and second compositions in urine incontinence.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for therapeutical treatment of a blood vessel. It comprises in combination a stent, a balloon catheter for the insertion of the stent into a blood vessel, and a generator for generating ultrasound. The stent can be expanded radially and is of such construction that it is caused to vibrate and/or develop heat when exposed to ultrasound. Inserted into the blood vessel the stent can be expanded by means of the balloon catheter to engage the inside surface of the blood vessel in order to be left in the expanded condition as an inside lining in the blood vessel after the balloon catheter having been withdrawn from the blood vessel. Energy is transferred wirelessly by means of ultrasound generated by the generator, from an extra-corporeal position to the stent as located in the blood vessel engaging the inside surface thereof.

Abstract: A spatula for sampling comprises an elongated stem (10) having a flat scraper at least at one end of the stem. According to the invention said scraper is perforated.

Abstract: Device for hyperthermia treatment in a body cavity comprising a catheter (10) to be introduced into the body cavity and being closed at the distal end thereof. An elastically expandable hose piece (18) is mounted at this end, which is sealingly connected to the catheter at both ends of the hose piece. Two passages (11, 12) extend through the catheter and can be connected each to an associated liquid conduit (26, 27) at the proximal end of the catheter. The passages open under the hose piece through side apertures (21, 22) in the catheter so that the hose piece can be expanded as a balloon by the supply of liquid through one passage liquid being drained off through the other passage. The device comprises external means (28, 31) for circulating liquid through the hose piece on the catheter and heating of the circulating liquid.

Abstract: A device for staunching uterine bleeding comprising an expandable balloon and a tubular handle connected therewith for the insertion of the balloon into the uterine cavity, which can be connected to a fluid source for pressurizing the balloon to effecting and maintain the expansion thereof. The balloon is dimensioned to fill the uterine cavity at expansion and to exert pressure against the bounding wall thereof over substantially the total surface of the wall. The device further includes a pump and control unit and a hose connected to one end thereof with the handle at the other end thereof with a connection element for connecting to a fluid source. The hose can be detachable mounted to the pump and control unit in operative co-operation therewith and forms together with the balloon and the handle a separate unit for one-way use.

Abstract: A surgical instrument and a method for treating female urinary incontinence. The instrument comprises a shank having a handle at one end thereof, and two curved needle-like elements which are connected at one end thereof each with one end of a tape intended to be implanted into the body. These elements can be connected one at a time with the shank at the other end thereof to form a curved end portion of the shank and are intended to be passed into the body via the vagina, each element being dimensioned to extend from the inside of the vaginal wall over the back of the pubic bone to the outside of the abdominal wall. When practicing the method the tape is passed into the body via the vagina first at one end and then at the other end at one side and the other, respectively, of the urethra to form a loop around the urethra, located between urethra and the vaginal wall. The tape is extended over the pubis and through the abdominal wall and is tightened.

Abstract: The invention relates to a brush comprising a shank which over a portion of the length thereof is provided wish a velour finish of fibers which are attached to the shank and stand on end projecting from the surface of the shank. The invention also relates to a method in manufacturing such a brush wherein an end portion of the shank is dipped in glue and fibers then are applied to said portion by being adhered to the shank by means of an electrostatic field so as to be attached to the end portion coated with glue.

Abstract: A control device for fluid containers (16) of a flexible material, particularly for controlling the level of stomi bags, comprises an elastic resistance element (10) having an electric resistance which changes by stretching of the element, which is adapted to be fixedly connected with the container wall at the ends thereof to extend over an extensible portion (17) of the container wall. Means (12) are provided for connecting an alarm means (19) reacting to a change in the resistance of the resistance element.