Intravaginal support devices and methods
AssigneeWatkins-Conti Products, Inc.
InventorAllison CONTI
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Abstract
The present disclosure, in certain embodiments, relates to a flexible and non-absorbent vaginal insert device that is easier to insert and remove and is for use in improving and preventing symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary and/or fecal incontinence when the device is inserted. In certain embodiments, the device has an optionally cone-shaped upper portion that provides pelvic organ support and a removal portion or stem that facilitates insertion and removal of the device.
Claims21
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A vaginal insert device for improving, managing, treating, preventing, and/or eliminating symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, or combinations thereof, the vaginal insert device comprising:
- an upper portion having a cone-shaped body, the cone-shaped body having a base, an interior wall, and an exterior wall;
- a rib within the cone-shaped body, the rib configured to apply pressure to an organ wall to improve, manage, treat, prevent, and/or eliminate symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, or combinations thereof, wherein the rib includes a member extending transversely to a longitudinal axis of the cone-shaped body;
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- one or more hollow portions defined by the rib and the interior wall.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.