RU2825948C1 - Gynaecological syringe - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: medicine.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to medical devices. Gynaecological syringe for independent use comprises a container, a tip attached to the container, and a detachable nozzle attached to the free end of the tip. Tip is a solid non-deformable tube bent at an angle. Angle between the axis of the straight tubular section of the tip passing from the connected section and the axis of the bent section passing from the free end of tip is 35–60°.

EFFECT: reduction of total time of self-performed douching procedure due to reduction of time for preparation for the procedure, reduction of time for the procedure itself, reduction of time for hygienic procedures after the procedure.

7 cl, 5 dwg

Description

Field of technology to which the invention relates

The invention relates to the field of medicine, in particular to gynecology, namely to devices and appliances for introducing medicinal substances into a body cavity, such as a gynecological syringe for self-use.

State of the art

Traditionally, a gynecological syringe type BI-9 is used to perform the procedure of self-douching - a medical instrument for irrigating the vagina, consisting of a PVC or rubber bulb and a connected tip with holes for distributing the douching liquid throughout the vaginal cavity.

The design of such devices has been known for many years. For example, the design of a syringe with a replaceable tip is described in UK patent No. 432842 (published 27.05.1935). During the entire period of their production, attempts were made to improve the design.

For example, a device for administering medicinal substances is known in the prior art, which is described in the Russian Federation patent for utility model No. 52 712 (published on April 27, 2006). The known device comprises a cylindrical body with a stop, in which a piston is located with the possibility of movement, the diameter of which corresponds to the inner diameter of the cylindrical body, characterized in that the device is equipped with a removable tip with an outlet opening, the tip is made with the possibility of fixation on the outer surface of the working end of the device body, while the device is equipped with a flexible tube, one end of which is connected to an elastic plug installed on the non-working end of the cylindrical body, made with a through hole, and the other end of the flexible tube is connected to a means for supplying air to the body, ensuring the movement of the piston.

The design of this well-known device is quite complex. Preparing it for use can take a considerable amount of time. Moreover, it does not take into account the anatomical structure of the human body, and can lead to the same inconveniences and undesirable consequences as other well-known devices.

For example, the prior art includes an irrigation device described in Russian Federation Patent for Invention No. 2074741 C1 (published 10.03.1997), which is the closest in its technical essence to the claimed invention. It contains a container, a tip made in a curved shape and equipped with a removable nozzle fixed to its working end, as well as a container lid for storing antiseptics with an internal open cavity sealed with a stopper.

However, the use of such devices requires a number of conditions to be met and is associated with various difficulties for the user. For example, in order to effectively use the well-known gynecological syringe independently, it is recommended to simulate a position similar to being in a gynecological chair: it is suggested to take a lying position in the bathtub; spread and bend your legs at the knees, placing them on the edges of the bathtub. In this position, it is suggested to insert the tip of the syringe into the vagina and perform the procedure. As an alternative, it is suggested to perform a similar procedure, but in a sitting position and over any container of suitable volume, for example, a toilet.

When performing the procedure using any of the above methods, the user of the device faces difficulties and additional procedures, for example, the first method of use requires a lot of time for preparation, the used douching liquid gets on other parts of the body and requires additional efforts to neutralize and/or cleanse the body. The second option for using the device is also inconvenient due to the need to take the correct position to perform the douching procedure. Moreover, it still remains less hygienic due to the guaranteed ingress of the drug on the user's hands when performing the douching procedure.

Disclosure of invention

The present invention is directed to solving at least some of the above problems.

The present invention proposes a gynecological syringe for independent use, comprising a container, a tip attached to the container, and a removable attachment secured to the free end of the tip, characterized in that the tip is a solid, non-deformable, angled tube.

The problem solved by the invention is the creation of a personal, low-traumatic, prefabricated, disinfectable, reusable gynecological device for self-douching.

The technical result achieved by the solution consists in reducing the total time of the self-performed douching procedure by reducing the time for preparing for the procedure, reducing the time for the procedure itself, and reducing the time for hygiene procedures after the procedure.

One version proposes a syringe in which the tip is bent at an angle ranging from 35 to 60 degrees.

One of the options suggests a syringe in which the tip is bent at an angle of 45 degrees.

One embodiment proposes a syringe in which the container contains a connecting element for attaching the tip by means of a tight fit.

In one embodiment, a syringe is proposed in which the container contains a connecting threaded element for attaching a tip via a threaded connection.

One of the options proposed is a syringe in which a removable nozzle is installed on the tip using a tight fit.

One of the options is a syringe in which a removable nozzle is installed on the tip using a threaded connection.

One embodiment provides a syringe in which the removable attachment contains one or more holes.

One of the variants proposes a syringe in which the removable nozzle is made in an elongated shape, with a plurality of holes evenly distributed along the length of the nozzle and/or along its circumference.

One embodiment proposes a syringe in which the removable nozzle contains a plurality of holes located at the free end and evenly distributed around its circumference.

Due to the proposed design, the syringe allows for the most comfortable and quick self-douching, reduces the trauma of the procedure, respects the anatomical features of the human body, increases the comfort and speed of the procedure, eliminates the need for lengthy preparation for the procedure, reduces the time or completely eliminates some of the subsequent actions; increases the effectiveness of the procedures due to replaceable nozzles that determine the area and direction of distribution of the injected liquid.

These and other advantages of the invention will be set forth in more detail in the following description.

Brief description of the drawings

The proposed invention is illustrated in the figures, where:

Fig. 1 - schematic representation of the container.

Fig. 2 - schematic representation of the tip.

Fig. 3 - schematic representation of a removable attachment in one of the embodiments.

Fig. 4 - schematic representation of a removable attachment in another embodiment.

Fig. 5 - schematic general view of the syringe (assembled, without removable nozzle).

Implementation of the invention

The invention relates to the field of medicine, in particular to gynecology, namely to devices and appliances for introducing medicinal substances into a body cavity, such as a gynecological syringe for self-use.

The present invention proposes a gynecological syringe for independent use, comprising a container 1, a tip 2 attached to the container, and a removable attachment 3, 4 secured to the free end of the tip 2, characterized in that the tip 2 is a solid, non-deformable tube bent at an angle α. The angle α at which the tip 2 is bent is determined by the axis of the straight tubular section extending from the attached section 21 of the tip 2, and the axis of the bent tubular section extending from the free end 22 of the tip 2 (see Fig. 2).

The implementation of the invention allows solving the problem of creating a personal, low-trauma, prefabricated, disinfectable, reusable gynecological device for self-douching.

The technical result achieved by the solution consists in reducing the total time of the self-performed douching procedure by reducing the time for preparing for the procedure, reducing the time for performing the procedure itself, reducing the time for hygienic procedures after the procedure, as will be described in more detail below.

In order to better match the anatomical features of the user's body, one of the variants offers a syringe in which the tip 2 is bent at an angle α in the range from 35 to 60 degrees. Preferably, the tip 2 is bent at an angle α of 45 degrees. Due to this, the time of the procedure itself is reduced, since the user can comfortably and quickly insert the tip 2 into the vagina, place the syringe in the required position and perform the procedure.

In one embodiment, a syringe is proposed, in which the container 1 contains a connecting element 11 for attaching the tip by a tight fit. In this case, the connecting element 11 is a pipe that is essentially smooth on the outside, and the connecting section 21 of the tip 2 is made smooth on the inside for faster attachment of the tip 2 to the container 1 before the start of the douching procedure and faster detachment of the tip 2 from the container 1 after the end of the douching procedure. Accordingly, in such an embodiment, the total time of independent douching is additionally reduced.

In other embodiments, the connecting element 11 of the container 1 and/or the connecting section 21 of the tip 2 may have elements made on the outer surface of the connecting element 11 and/or the inner surface of the connecting section 21 that facilitate a more reliable connection of the tip 2 to the container 1. For example, clamps, projections, roughness. In such an embodiment, it is possible to avoid accidental disconnection of the tip 2 from the container 1 during the douching procedure, when pressing the container to supply the liquid contained therein to the cavity being treated. The risk of interrupting the procedure and the need to start the procedure over again is reduced. As a result, the total time of independent douching is reduced.

In one of the alternative embodiments, a syringe is proposed in which the container 1 contains a connecting threaded element 11 for connecting the tip 2 by means of a threaded connection. The thread is made on the outer surface of the connecting element 11, the inner surface of the connecting section 21 of the tip 2 contains a mating thread. As a result, both a quick and reliable connection of the tip 2 to the container 1 is ensured. The tip 2 can be quickly connected to the container 1 before the start of the procedure, quickly disconnected after the end of the procedure, and the risk of accidental disconnection of the tip 2 from the container 1 during the douching procedure is also reduced. As a result, the total time of independent douching is reduced.

In one of the variants, a syringe is proposed in which the removable attachment 3, 4 is installed on the tip 2 by a tight fit. In this case, the free end 22 of the tip 2 is essentially a smooth pipe on the outside, and the connecting section 31, 41 of the removable attachment 3, 4 is made smooth on the inside for faster attachment of the removable attachment 3, 4 to the tip 2 before the start of the douching procedure and faster detachment of the removable attachment 3, 4 from the tip 2 after the end of the douching procedure. Accordingly, in such an embodiment, the total time of independent douching is additionally reduced.

In other embodiments, the free end 22 of the tip 2 and/or the connection section 31, 41 of the removable attachment 3, 4 may have elements made on the outer surface of the free end 22 and/or the inner surface of the connection section 31, 41 that facilitate a more reliable connection of the removable attachment 3, 4 to the tip 2. For example, clamps, projections, roughness. In such an embodiment, it is possible to avoid accidental disconnection of the attachment 3, 4 from the tip 2 during the douching procedure, when pressing sharply on the container for feeding the liquid contained therein into the cavity being treated. The risk of interrupting the procedure, the need to start the procedure over again is reduced, the safety of using the device is increased, the risk of injury and the occurrence of undesirable consequences for the user is reduced. As a result, the total time of independent douching is reduced.

In one of the alternative embodiments, a syringe is proposed in which the removable attachment 3, 4 is mounted on the tip 2 by means of a threaded connection. The thread is made on the outer surface of the free end 22, the inner surface of the connecting section 31, 41 of the removable attachment 3, 4 contains a mating thread. As a result, both a quick and reliable connection of the removable attachment 3, 4 to the tip 2 is ensured. The removable attachment 3, 4 can be quickly attached to the tip 2 before the start of the procedure, quickly disconnected after the end of the procedure, and the risk of accidental disconnection of the removable attachment 3, 4 from the tip 2 during the douching procedure is also reduced. As a result, the total time of independent douching is reduced.

In one embodiment, a syringe is proposed, in which the removable nozzle contains one or more holes. The number, shape and position of the holes determine the direction and intensity of irrigation of the cavity being treated when using the proposed gynecological syringe. And although embodiments are described further in which the removable nozzle contains a plurality of holes, it should be understood that such a hole can be only one for forming a narrowly directed stream for point treatment of the cavity.

In one embodiment, a syringe is proposed in which the removable nozzle 3 is made of an elongated shape, and the plurality of holes 33 are uniformly distributed along the length of the nozzle and/or along its circumference. The elongated shape should be understood as such a design of the removable nozzle 3, in which the length of the nozzle exceeds the diameter of the nozzle. In the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 3, the free end 32 of the removable nozzle 3 is shown as solid, i.e. without holes. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the free end 32 of the removable nozzle 3 may also contain one or more holes.

In this embodiment, uniform irrigation and washing of the entire cavity being treated is ensured with less pressure. Due to the anatomical shape of the tip 2, preparation for the procedure and insertion of the gynecological syringe into the vagina is more comfortable and faster, the entire procedure takes less time, and more effective irrigation of the cavity being treated is ensured.

In one embodiment, a syringe is proposed in which the removable nozzle 4 contains a plurality of holes 43 located on the free end 42 and uniformly distributed around its circumference. In the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 4, the holes 43 are shown as being made only on the free end 42 of the removable nozzle 4. It should be understood that the holes may also be provided in the side walls of the nozzle 4.

In this embodiment, more targeted irrigation and flushing of the point area of the cavity being treated is ensured due to the higher pressure of the injected liquid.

Fig. 5 schematically shows the proposed syringe assembled. The tip 2 is attached to the container 1, while the removable attachment 3, 4 is not installed. The container 1 is made of an elastic material, for example, rubber, soft PVC, etc. The tip 2 and the removable attachment 3, 4 are made of a hard, non-deformable material, for example, the corresponding types of plastics, such as hard PVC, etc.

The device works as follows. Before use, all parts of the syringe are disinfected, container 1 is filled with douching liquid. Tip 2 is attached to container 1. Removable attachment 3, 4 is attached to tip 2. The type of removable attachment 3, 4 used is selected in accordance with the indications for use, depending on the desired effect and the douching liquid used.

When the device is ready for use, the user takes a comfortable sitting position over a suitable container (e.g. a toilet), inserts the end of the tip 2 with the attachment 3, 4 into the vagina and squeezes the elastic container 1 with his hand, with the container 1 located in the lower abdomen. Under pressure, the douching liquid flows through the curved tip 2 into the attachment 3, 4, where it is divided into smaller streams depending on the selected attachment 3, 4 and spreads throughout the cavity being treated. After using all the douching liquid, the syringe is removed. If necessary, the required hygiene procedures are carried out. The device is disinfected and put away for storage.

The invention allows to overcome the disadvantages of the solutions of the state of the art. Due to the proposed shape and design of the tip, the comfort of the douching procedure in a sitting position is increased. The trauma of the procedure is reduced due to a more natural position of the user's hands during the procedure. General hygiene is increased due to a change in the position of the hands during the procedure. The invention allows to increase the efficiency of the procedure due to the use of various replaceable nozzles that affect the direction of the spread of the douching liquid. The invention allows to visually control the amount of liquid in the container during douching and to regulate the pressure by pressing on the container.

Due to the proposed design, the syringe allows for the most comfortable and quick self-douching, reduces the trauma of the procedure, respects the anatomical features of the human body, increases the comfort and speed of the procedure, eliminates the need for lengthy preparation for the procedure, reduces the time or completely eliminates some of the subsequent actions; increases the effectiveness of the procedure due to replaceable nozzles that determine the area and direction of distribution of the injected liquid.

The embodiments are not limited to the embodiments described herein; other embodiments of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art based on the information set forth in the description and knowledge of the prior art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Although exemplary embodiments have been described in detail and shown in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that such embodiments are illustrative only and are not intended to limit the broader invention, and that the invention should not be limited to the specific arrangements and structures shown and described, since various other modifications may be apparent to those skilled in the art.

The features indicated in various dependent claims, as well as the implementations disclosed in various parts of the description, can be combined to achieve useful effects, even if the possibility of such a combination is not explicitly disclosed.

Claims (7)

1. A gynecological syringe for independent use, comprising a container (1), a tip (2) attached to the container, and a removable attachment (3, 4) secured to the free end of the tip (2), characterized in that the tip (2) is a solid, non-deformable, angled tube, wherein the angle between the axis of the straight tubular section of the tip (2), extending from the attached section (21), and the axis of the bent section, extending from the free end (22) of the tip, is 35-60°. 2. A syringe according to item 1, characterized in that the container contains a connecting element for attaching the tip by means of a tight fit. 3. A syringe according to item 1, characterized in that the container contains a connecting threaded element for attaching the tip by means of a threaded connection. 4. A syringe according to item 1, characterized in that the removable attachment is installed on the tip by means of a tight fit. 5. A syringe according to item 1, characterized in that the removable attachment is installed on the tip by means of a threaded connection. 6. A syringe according to any of paragraphs 4 or 5, characterized in that the removable nozzle is provided with holes. 7. A syringe according to item 6, characterized in that the holes are evenly distributed along the length of the nozzle and/or along its circumference.