Apparatus and methods for accessing and sealing bodily vessels and cavities
US-2024415543-A1 · Dec 19, 2024 · US
Inserter
US2024173163A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2024173163-A1 |
| Application number | US-202318524681-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | Sep 17, 2008 |
| Publication date | May 30, 2024 |
| Grant date | — |
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The present invention relates to an inserter for an intrauterine system comprising a handle (3), and an insertion tube (6) having a first end and a second end, and being arranged in connection with the handle. The inserter is characterized in that the first end of the insertion tube (6) comprises at least one frame slot for receiving a frame of the intrauterine system. The invention also relates to a kit comprising an inserter according to the present invention and an intrauterine system, wherein the intrauterine system (1) comprises a therapeutic component (1b) and a continuous, closed frame (1a), the therapeutic component (1b) being connected to the frame (1a) at least one point, and therapeutic component (1b) of the intrauterine system (1) is at least mainly arranged inside the first end of the insertion tube (6) and the frame (1a) of the intrauterine system (1) is at least mainly arranged outside the first end of the insertion tube (6).
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1 . An inserter for an intrauterine system comprising a handle ( 3 ), and an insertion tube ( 6 ) having a first end and a second end, being arranged in connection with the handle, and the first end of the insertion tube ( 6 ) comprising at least one frame slot for receiving a frame of the intrauterine system, characterised in that the handle ( 3 ) has a longitudinal opening ( 8 ) at its first end, said opening ( 8 ) having a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the inserter, a first end ( 8 a ) and a second end ( 8 b ), and further comprising a moveable slider ( 5 ) arranged in said longitudinal opening ( 8 ) and having a first end ( 5 a ) and a second end ( 5 b ), a plunger ( 2 ) attached to the handle ( 3 ), the second end of the insertion tube being attached to the slider ( 5 ). 2 - 12 . (canceled)
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- A61F6/18Primary
Inserters or removers · CPC title
Wirelike structures, e.g. loops, rings, spirals · CPC title
Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body (A61M25/00 takes precedence {; introducing or retaining ophthalmic products into the ocular cavities A61F9/0008}) · CPC title
with T-configuration · CPC title
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- What does patent US2024173163A1 cover?
- The present invention relates to an inserter for an intrauterine system comprising a handle (3), and an insertion tube (6) having a first end and a second end, and being arranged in connection with the handle. The inserter is characterized in that the first end of the insertion tube (6) comprises at least one frame slot for receiving a frame of the intrauterine system. The invention also relate…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Bayer Oy
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F6/18. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Thu May 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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