Device for protecting hemorrhoids
US9872788B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0093
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a device, preferably a disposable device, for reducing pain, bleeding and/or distension of hemorrhoids during defecation comprising an anchor portion being anchorable against tissue of a rectum and being attached to a tubular portion sized and configured for outwardly biasing internal hemorrhoids (i.e. pushing them against rectal/anal wall tissue) and optionally external hemorrhoids when the anchor portion is preferably anchored against the rectum wall.
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