Perineal protection device, system and method
AssigneeMor Research Applications Ltd.
InventorsMichal Grosvald Yaar Ad, Idan Traistman
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Abstract
Aspects of embodiments pertain to a perineal protection device for reducing the risk or preventing perineal tear during birth. The device may comprise a reinforcement shield that is releasably connectable to a female perineum of a subject, the reinforcement shield having a surface geometry substantially corresponding to an underlying perineal muscle structure and being configured to reduce deformation of the perineum during childbirth. Optionally, the perineal protection device further comprises a fastener arrangement for releasably securing the reinforcement shield to the female perineum. The fastener arrangement may comprise a support pad that is adhesively engageable with the subject and/or straps for strapping the reinforcement shield to the subject.
Claims20
A perineal protection device adapted for preventing perineal tear during birth, the device comprising:
- a) a reinforcement shield and a support pad that are adapted for releasably connectable to a female perineum of a subject, the reinforcement shield having a surface geometry substantially corresponding to an underlying perineal muscle structure and being configured to reduce deformation of the perineum during childbirth;
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- b) wherein the reinforcement shield and the support pad are configured to have reinforcement fibers of varying directional strength in at least two different directions;
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- c) at least one sensor including a shear force sensor configured for detecting at least one of:
- magnitude, direction or location of the shear force;
- d) an electroactive material that is in communication with a controller;
- and wherein the electroactive material is configured to emit a signal responsively to sensing of shear force or a perineum deformation;
- and wherein the electroactive material is configured to render a change in at least one mechanical characteristic selected form:
- stiffness, elasticity, flexibility, shape, thickness, or geometric contour and wherein the electroactive material is featured in at least one of the support pad or the reinforcement shield.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.