Intra-uterine contraceptive - has protective element integral with fixing element, which may be knotted, which is inserted by plunger or trigger-operated rod

摘要

The device for fitting an intra-uterine contraceptive device immediately after childbirth, uses a fixing element (10) which is integral with both the contraceptive device (9) and the insertion device (2). A protective element (4) is integral with the fixing device and can be removed after fitting. The device may have a knot in the fixing thread, to ensure that it will remain in place. - The device may be inserted by means of a plunger or by a trigger-operated rod. Notches may be used to limit the depth of insertion into the wall of the uterus. A needle of various designs may be used to hold the thread.