APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANESTHETIZING THE CERVICAL REGION OF A FEMALE

摘要

A novel and useful apparatus for delivering an anesthetic locally to the cervical region of a female is provided, wherein the apparatus comprises a ring (1) having a surface (5) and at least one depression (2) on the surface (5). An anesthetic composition comprising an anesthetic agent and an excipient are placed within the at least one depression (2). The ring (1) is comprised of a pharmaceutically acceptable inert material that is biocompatible. Furthermore, the ring (1) is of sufficient size that it can be inserted into the vaginal canal of a female. In the vaginal canal, the anesthetic agent is immediately released from the anesthetic composition and directly anesthetizes the cervical region.