Devices and methods for pelvic organ prolapse alleviation
US11331213B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F6/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device sized and shaped for alleviating organ prolapse when inserted into a vagina, comprising: (a) an adjustably flexible, substantially planar ring provided with at least one opposing snapping element; (b) a central rod extending at least partially through the ring transverse to the snapping elements, where the central rod is provided with counterpart slots configured for insertion of the snapping elements therein; and, (c) a connection block, co-axial with the central rod and slidable thereover to transition the device from an expanded state to a collapsed state, configured with slots which align with the counterpart slots of the central rod for passage of at least one snapping element therethrough when the device is in the collapsed state.
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