Intravaginal device with fluid transport plates

摘要

An intravaginal device comprising:
a. at least one fluid transport element comprising;
i. a first plate having an outwardly oriented surface and an inwardly oriented surface; and
ii. a second plate coupled to the first plate;
1. that has a first surface disposed and maintained in facing relationship with the inwardly oriented surface of the first plate and an opposite surface; and
2. that is capable of separating from the first plate sufficiently to provide inter-plate capillary action;
wherein the fluid transport element comprises a plurality of spacer elements that are disposed to separate the surfaces of the first and second plates; and
b. a fluid storage element having a longitudinal axis, the fluid storage element being in fluid communication with the at least one fluid transport element;
wherein the at least one fluid transport element is bendable about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fluid storage element.