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Instrument for loading an intrauterine device into an insertion tube

US4249525A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 15, 1979
Grant dateFeb 10, 1981
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Expiry dateOct 15, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F6/18
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An instrument adapted for collapsing the extended arms of a T-shaped intrauterine device and loading the collapsed device into an insertion tube is disclosed.

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