Title:
子宮電気刺激システム及び方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2012523285
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
Some embodiments of the invention provide a system and method for treating insufficient uterine contractions after labor and delivery. The system includes a control module and a current source controlled by the control module to produce stimulating current at a frequency greater than or equal to about 5.0 Hertz. The system also includes one or more stimulation electrodes to provide the stimulating current to the patient in order for the patient to produce tonic uterine contractions.
Inventors:
Garfield, Robert E
Carp, Harvey
Manner, William Elle
Carp, Harvey
Manner, William Elle
Application Number:
JP2012504839A
Publication Date:
October 04, 2012
Filing Date:
April 07, 2010
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Catholic Healthcare West
International Classes:
A61N1/36; A61B17/42
Foreign References:
| US6694192B2 | 2004-02-17 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hideo Takino
Takao Kawasaki
Sadao Matsumura
Fumio Takino
Toshiaki Tsuda
Takao Kawasaki
Sadao Matsumura
Fumio Takino
Toshiaki Tsuda