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Intrauterine device, method of making such a device and method for putting active elements within the uterine cavity

US8257244B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2002
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F6/144
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A retrievable intrauterine device for placing within a uterine cavity one or more encapsulated elements capable of having interactions with uterine fluid comprising an intrauterine device loaded with the encapsulated elements.

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