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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 25, 1983
Filed:
Nov. 05, 1980
Milos Chvapil, Tucson, AZ (US);
Other;
Abstract
An intravaginal insert, serving as a mechanical and chemical contraceptive barrier is described. The insert consists of a thin circular disc bilayer of a resilient and fluid absorbent sponge, preferably made of collagen, laminated on the inside with a soft membrane. Both layers of laminated sponge are connected at the circumference to form a pocket with a small opening. A spermicide, preferably a detergent, is deposited within the matrix of the sponge, which is also buffered to pH 4 to 5. Into a pocket made from this composite material a silastic ring is inserted before wetting the sponge with tap water and inserting it into the upper vault of the vagina to cover the cervix in a similar manner to the standard diaphragm.