摘要 |
The invention relates to a device for fixing a contraceptive device to the wall of the uterus. The fixing device consists of a thread (10) of non-biodegradable material, designed to be attached to the contraceptive device, and of a retaining member (11) implantable in the tissue of the uterus; this retaining member (11) consists of a permanent element (12) of non-biodegradable material and a temporary element (13) of biodegradable material which temporarily confers on the retaining member (11) a greater resistance to pulling out than that of the permanent element (12) alone. The device according to the invention is to be used during the period immediately following confinement.
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