Applicator for self-expanding intravaginal urinary incontinence devices
US9408685B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2045/1678
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An applicator for a self-expanding intravaginal device has a barrel and a plunger that can substantially contain the self-expanding intravaginal device without significant insertion barrel distortion while maintaining comfortable applicator insertion. The barrel has an insertion end, an opposed gripper end, and a central portion therebetween, and it is arranged and configured to substantially contain the self-expanding intravaginal device. The plunger is in telescoping relation with the barrel, and it is arranged and configured to expel the self-expanding intravaginal device out of the insertion end of the barrel when the plunger is pushed into the gripper end of the barrel. A plurality of flexible petals substantially closes the insertion end of the barrel, and the central portion of the barrel has a load to 3 mm deflection of at least about 15 Newtons. Other aspects of the invention include a self-expanding intravaginal urinary incontinence system, and methods of making the applicator.
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