IUD removal devices, and related methods and kits

An IUD removal device system comprising:

• an IUD removal device comprising
• a housing defining a cavity having a handle at a proximal end and an aperture at a distal end,
• a grasper positioned within the cavity wherein the grasper extends outside the aperture at the distal end, the grasper comprising
• a first stationary grasper element with a first facing surface, and
• a second moveable grasper element with a second facing surface,
• wherein the first facing surface is positioned to face the second facing surface;
• a lever positioned adjacent the handle wherein the lever is operable to control the grasper when the lever is moved from a first position to a second position;
• an actuating link in communication with the lever at a first end and the second moveable grasper element at a second end;
• and
• a software application downloadable to the an electronic device wherein the software application is operable to provide instructions to a user during use of the IUD removal device.

An IUD removal device kit comprising:

• an IUD removal device comprising
• a housing defining a cavity having a handle at a proximal end and an aperture at a distal end,
• a grasper positioned within the cavity wherein the grasper extends outside the aperture at the distal end, the grasper comprising
• a first stationary grasper element with a first facing surface, and
• a second moveable grasper element with a second facing surface,
• wherein the first facing surface is positioned to face the second facing surface,
• a lever positioned adjacent the handle wherein the lever is operable to control the grasper when the lever is moved from a first position to a second position, and
• an actuating link in communication with the lever at a first end and the second moveable grasper element at a second end;
• one or more of a cable with a USB connector, a reflective surface, a self- illuminating cone assembly, forceps, forceps guide, vaginal canal measurement device.

A method of using an IUD removal device comprising:

• providing the IUD removal device wherein the IUD removal device comprises
• a housing defining a cavity having a handle at a proximal end and an aperture at a distal end,
• a grasper positioned within the cavity wherein the grasper extends outside the aperture at the distal end, the grasper comprising
• a first stationary grasper element with a first facing surface, and
• a second moveable grasper element with a second facing surface,
• wherein the first facing surface is positioned to face the second facing surface,
• a lever positioned adjacent the handle wherein the lever is operable to control the grasper when the lever is moved from a first position to a second position, and
• an actuating link in communication with the lever at a first end and the second moveable grasper element at a second end;
• inserting the IUD removal device into a vaginal canal with the grasper in an open configuration;
• visualizing a location of one or more IUD threads with a camera;
• positioning the IUD threads between the first stationary grasper element and the second moveable grasper element;
• activating the grasper to change the grasper from the open configuration to a closed configuration;
• and
• withdrawing the IUD removal device from the vaginal canal.

A method of using an IUD removal device comprising:

• providing the IUD removal device wherein the IUD removal device comprises
• a housing defining a cavity having a handle at a proximal end and an aperture at a distal end,
• a grasper positioned within the cavity wherein the grasper extends outside the aperture at the distal end, the grasper comprising
• a first stationary grasper element with a first facing surface, and
• a second moveable grasper element with a second facing surface,
• wherein the first facing surface is positioned to face the second facing surface;
• a lever positioned adjacent the handle wherein the lever is operable to control the grasper when the lever is moved from a first position to a second position,
• an actuating link in communication with the lever at a first end and the second moveable grasper element at a second end, and
• a software application downloadable to the an electronic device wherein the software application is operable to provide instructions to a user during use of the IUD removal device, and
• an actuating link in communication with the lever at a first end and the second moveable grasper element at a second end;
• activating the software application;
• inserting the IUD removal device into a vaginal canal with the grasper in an open configuration;
• visualizing a location of one or more IUD threads with a camera;
• following the instructions delivered via the software application;
• positioning the IUD threads between the stationary first grasper element and the second moveable grasper element;
• activating the grasper to change the grasper from the open configuration to a closed configuration;
• and
• withdrawing the IUD removal device from the vaginal canal.