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US 2013/0160272 A1Published application
Resilient device
AssigneeMcNeil-PPC, Inc.
InventorsMichelle Bartning, Kevin F. Gironda, Mari Hou, Thomas P. Luchino, Kirsten Freislinger Luehrs, Pramod Mavinkurve, Leonard Rosenfeld, Raymond J. Hull, JR., David J. Chase
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Abstract
An intravaginal device has a working portion (e.g., intravaginal urinary incontinence device suppository, tampon) and an anchoring portion comprising at least one member extending beyond at least one end of the working portion to maintain the working portion in place during use.
Claims6
1-46. (canceled)
A method of making an intravaginal stent comprising the steps of:
- a) forming a working portion comprising a wire form having opposed working surfaces to provide support to an associated urinary system, wherein the wire form comprises an elastic material;
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- b) forming an anchoring portion comprising a wire form operatively connected to and capable of maintaining the working portion in place during use.
A method of making an intravaginal stent comprising the steps of:
- a) forming a working portion comprising a wire form having opposed working surfaces to provide support to an associated urinary system, wherein the wire form comprises an elastic material;
- b) forming an anchoring portion comprising a wire form operatively connected to and capable of maintaining the working portion in place during use;
- c) attaching a withdrawal mechanism to the stent;
- d) enclosing the stent within a sheet-like material;
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- e) placing the enclosed stent in an applicator for delivery into the vagina.
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