Methods of Packaging Intravaginal Device

A method of folding a plurality of flexible elements about a central fluid storage element comprising the steps of:

• a. urging an intravaginal device comprising fluid storage element and a plurality of flexible extensions extending therefrom into a folding device;
• b. engaging the flexible extensions with guide rails of the folding device, the guide rails folding the flexible extensions about the fluid storage element.

Apparatus for folding a plurality of flexible elements about a central fluid storage element, the apparatus comprising a rotating element and a control rod;

• wherein the rotating element has a smooth inner bore and is capable of rotating with respect to a workpiece located within the inner bore, while such workpiece is held by the control rod.

Apparatus of claim 22, wherein the workpiece rotates within the inner bore and the rotating element remains substantially stationary.

Apparatus for folding a plurality of flexible elements about a central fluid storage element, the apparatus comprising a roller assembly and a control rod;

• wherein the roller assembly has a smooth inner bore and is capable of rotating with respect to a workpiece located within the inner bore, while such workpiece is held by the control rod.

Apparatus for folding a plurality of flexible elements about a central fluid storage element, the apparatus comprising a grooved tool and a control rod;

• wherein the grooved tool has a smooth inner bore and a plurality of radial slots extending from the inner bore, and the grooved tool is capable of rotating with respect to a workpiece located within the inner bore, while such workpiece is held by the control rod.

Apparatus for folding a plurality of flexible elements about a central fluid storage element, the apparatus comprising a folding tool having a feed aperture and a control rod;

• wherein the folding tool comprises a plurality of helical guide rails.