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 date | Jul 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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