Abstract A dual contraceptive device of the intra-uterine device or IUD type which is inserted inside the uterus to assist in preventing unwanted pregnancy. An elongated rod-like member made from plastic, stainless steel or the like and approximately less than the internal length of the uterus in which it is inserted is bendable into a shape corresponding approximately with the curvature of the internal shape of the uterus. A flexible suture thread made of inert material such as braided silk or plastic material has one end attached to the lower end of the elongated member and the other end provided with a suture needle. Thin, flat leaves project outwardly from the elongated member at spaced locations therealong and are in alignment generally conforming to the over all tapered shape of the inside of the uterus and provide barriers to interfere with and impede the travel of the spermatazoa. After appropriate dilating and sounding of the uterus the elongated member would be approximately preshaped by bending and then inserted into the uterine cavity and the suture thread and the needle would still be exposed. Using a needle holder instrument the needle would then be passed through the mouth of the cervix and a small button of soft inert material such as plastic like polyethylene is advanced on the thread to secure it against the side of the cervix. A special lock loop is placed to permit the button to advance but not to recede. The remaining excess thread with the needle is cut and removed. The length of thread remaining is only long enough to allow very limited movement of the elongated member and to prevent it from becoming dislodged and expelled which is not unusual in the case of other IUD.
In a contraception device to be installed inside the uterus: a. a flexible elongated member of a size and shape to fit inside the uterus and which elongated member is bendable into a preselected shape prior to installation in the uterus, b. a plurality of projecting members at differeint locations on said elongated member for contacting the inside of said uterus at different locations, c. and a flexible, filament-like member such as a short suture, attached at one end to said elongated member and the other end being for attachment to the cervix by fastening through the tissue thereof including suturing thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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In a contraception device to be installed inside the uterus: a. a flexible elongated member of a size and shape to fit inside the uterus and which elongated member is bendable into a preselected shape prior to installation in the uterus, b. a plurality of projecting members at differeint locations on said elongated member for contacting the inside of said uterus at different locations, c. and a flexible, filament-like member such as a short suture, attached at one end to said elongated member and the other end being for attachment to the cervix by fastening through the tissue thereof including suturing thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The device of claim 1 wherein: d. said projecting members on said elongated member each being substantially flexible and flat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The device claimed in claim 1, wherein: there is a small button attached to said flexible member.
Claim 5
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The device claimed in claim 2, wherein: said elongated members are wide, flat leaves progressively longer as measured from the elongated member outwardly from one end of the elongated member in spaced relation to the other end.
Claim 6
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The device claimed in claim 4, wherein: said leaves are substantially straight, planar members constructed from heavy film or the like and project from opposite sides of said elongated member in spaced relation from one end to the other.