Catamenial appliance

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1989-01-23

1990-09-11

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive...

A61F 544

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049558757

ABSTRACT:
Catamenial appliance having an outwardly spring biased flexible ring insertable into the vagina of a female and over the cervix, attached to a closed collecting sheath to contain and direct menstrual flow. The collecting sheath protrudes only slightly from the vagina yet will still permit total intra-vaginal containment of menses. In alternate embodiments, the distal end may be provided with means to permit emptying of menses without removal of the ring and sheath.

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