Abstract: A sealable container for preservation of a biological sample is provided. The sealable container includes a cap and an elongate body. The cap has a proximal open end and a distal end with a lumen extending from the proximal open end to the distal end. The elongate body extends from a handle portion to a specimen portion, where the specimen portion is configured to receive a biological sample thereon. The elongate body further includes a closure portion disposed between the handle portion and the specimen portion, where the closure portion is configured to make surface to surface contact with the cap when the specimen portion of the elongate body is fully inserted within the lumen of the cap. At least one of an inner surface of the cap and an outer surface of the elongate body includes a textured area with a textured surface finish.

Abstract: A device for use with a uterine tamponade apparatus, such as the Bakri® postpartum hemorrhage balloon, is disclosed. The device comprises an anchor for deployment within the vagina to securely retain the balloon in its proper position within the uterine cavity, allowing the balloon to function as intended for the control and management of postpartum hemorrhage and uterine bleeding. Methods of use of the vaginal anchor are also disclosed.

Abstract: A postpartum balloon system includes a flexible elongate catheter, an inflatable balloon, and a suction member attached to the distal end of the catheter. The system can be delivered into the uterus, where suction is applied to the suction member to anchor the balloon to the internal wall of the uterus. The catheter may include drainage ports both proximal and distal from the balloon. The system may include a stiffening stylet inserted into the drainage lumen of the catheter for aiding in delivery of the balloon. The stiffening stylet can be removed after placement of the balloon. The stiffening stylet can include side passageways that match the drainage ports and a lumen that allows for drainage through the stylet, as well as for administering drugs or other compounds through the drainage ports while the balloon is in place.

Abstract: A postpartum balloon system includes a flexible elongate catheter, an inflatable balloon, and a suction member attached to the distal end of the catheter. The system can be delivered into the uterus, where suction is applied to the suction member to anchor the balloon to the internal wall of the uterus. The catheter may include drainage ports both proximal and distal from the balloon. The system may include a stiffening stylet inserted into the drainage lumen of the catheter for aiding in delivery of the balloon. The stiffening stylet can be removed after placement of the balloon. The stiffening stylet can include side passageways that match the drainage ports and a lumen that allows for drainage through the stylet, as well as for administering drugs or other compounds through the drainage ports while the balloon is in place.

Abstract: An external uterine compression wrap has a sheet like structure with an unfolded configuration and a folded configuration. The sheet is configured to be wrapped around the uterus and secured in the folded configuration to provide external compression to the uterus to treat postpartum hemorrhage. The wrap may include securement members attached to the sheet at one end that extend through corresponding passageways at the opposite end, such that the sheet when folded may be retained in the folded configuration after the securement members have been secured. The wrap may include a securement member in the form of a suture that extends along at least a portion of the perimeter of the sheet through spaced apart holes, and the suture may be pulled to cinch the sheet around the uterus in a folded configuration.

Abstract: A device for use with a uterine tamponade apparatus, such as the Bakri® postpartum hemorrhage balloon, is disclosed. The device comprises an anchor for deployment within the vagina to securely retain the balloon in its proper position within the uterine cavity, allowing the balloon to function as intended for the control and management of postpartum hemorrhage and uterine bleeding. Methods of use of the vaginal anchor are also disclosed.