Vaginal stents, vaginal dilators, and methods of fabricating the same
US10898699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1475
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One aspect of the invention provides a vaginal stent system including: an inflatable vaginal stent and a removable handle. The inflatable vaginal stent include includes: an elastomeric exterior wall and a first fitting located at a base of the inflatable vaginal stent. The removable handle is adapted and configured for insertion, inflation, and removal of the inflatable vaginal stent from a subject's vagina. The removable handle includes a second fitting complementary to the first fitting and adapted and configure to form substantially fluid tight coupling when the handle is coupled to the inflatable vaginal stent. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of fabricating a customized vaginal stent or dilator. The method includes: generating a 3D model of a vaginal stent or dilator; and controlling a 3D printer to fabricate a vaginal stent or dilator according to the 3D model.
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