Apparatus for in vitro testing of tampon-and-applicator systems

Details Apparatus for in vitro testing of tampon-and-applicator systems Apparatus for in vitro testing of tampon-and-applicator systems

2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Stephens, Jacqueline F (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means for inserting fibrous or foraminous resident packing,...

C604S013000, C604S016000, C604S018000, C073S788000, C073S818000, C073S824000

Reexamination Certificate

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10861707

ABSTRACT:
A method and an apparatus for in vitro testing of catamenial tampon-and-applicator systems are disclosed. The apparatus comprises an in vitro receptacle for accepting tampons deployed during the testing procedure. The in vitro receptacle comprises a sleeve with a tampon-deflecting zone, representing an in vivo vaginal channel with a frontal area of a cervix.

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