Apparatus and method for anesthetizing the cervical region of a female
US6264973A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M31/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel and useful apparatus for delivering an anesthetic locally to the cervical region of a female is provided, wherein the apparatus comprises a ring having a surface and at least one depression on the surface. An anesthetic composition comprising an anesthetic agent and an excipient are placed within the at least one depression. The ring is comprised of a pharmaceutically acceptable inert material that is biocompatible. Furthermore, the ring is of sufficient size such that it can be inserted into the vaginal canal of a female. In the vaginal canal, the anesthetic agent is immediately released from the anesthetic composition and directly anesthetizes the cervical region.
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