WO2007064761A1 - Dispositif de mesure d'article intravaginal - Google Patents

Dispositif de mesure d'article intravaginal Download PDF

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WO2007064761A1
WO2007064761A1 PCT/US2006/045794 US2006045794W WO2007064761A1 WO 2007064761 A1 WO2007064761 A1 WO 2007064761A1 US 2006045794 W US2006045794 W US 2006045794W WO 2007064761 A1 WO2007064761 A1 WO 2007064761A1
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withdrawal means
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tampon
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Marie Brigid O'reilly
Jacqueline Ann Daniels
John David Norcom
Mary Alison Jett
David Joseph Caracci
John Richard Noel
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/84—Accessories, not otherwise provided for, for absorbent pads
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/84—Accessories, not otherwise provided for, for absorbent pads
    • A61F2013/8488—Accessories, not otherwise provided for, for absorbent pads including testing apparatus
    • A61F2013/8491—Accessories, not otherwise provided for, for absorbent pads including testing apparatus including test methods

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  • the disclosed invention relates generally to intravaginal articles, such as tampons and pessaries.
  • Intravaginal articles such as tampons and incontinence devices (pessaries) have long been known in the art.
  • Most commercially available tampons include an absorbent member comprised of an absorbent core, and a withdrawal cord, which is used to aid in the removal of the tampon after use.
  • the absorbent member of a tampon is often compressed to a size sufficient to facilitate insertion into the vaginal cavity. As fluid is absorbed, these compressed tampons re-expand toward their original pre-compressed size, and eventually become large enough to prevent fluid (menses) from leaking out of the vaginal cavity.
  • a pessary is a nonabsorbent or minimally absorbent article, that is insertable into the vaginal cavity, and used to support the uterus, vagina, bladder or rectum. In some instances a pessary can be used to reduce incontinence, for example when used to support the bladder
  • an intravaginal article within the vaginal cavity can directly influence the intravaginal article's effectiveness. For example, if a tampon is in an improper position within the vaginal cavity, the tampon's ability to reduce and/or eliminate leakage of menses from the vaginal cavity can be compromised. For instance, applicators can place an intravaginal article too low in a body cavity. When a tampon or pessary is placed too low in the vaginal cavity, the too low position can cause bodily discomfort to the user. This discomfort is caused by the pressure exerted from the sphincter muscles of the vagina against the tampon or pessary.
  • a secondary absorbent member is used to reduce bypass leakage of menses out of the vaginal cavity, by having the secondary member positioned at or near the vaginal opening.
  • Secondary absorbent members may be integral with the absorbent core of the tampon, and others may be movably attached to the withdrawal means of the tampon.
  • Movably attached secondary absorbent members are positioned at the vaginal opening after insertion of the tampon into the vaginal cavity.
  • the movably attached secondaiy absorbent is not fixedly secured to the withdrawal means.
  • the movably attached secondary absorbent member will often move along the withdrawal means into the vaginal cavity, or may leave the vaginal opening.
  • the movably attached secondary absorbent member will often expand in size due to the absorption of menses and other fluids, causing irritation to vaginal tissue around the vaginal opening.
  • a method for determining the insertion distance of an intravaginal article within a vaginal cavity comprises the steps of providing an intravaginal article wherein said intravaginal article includes a withdrawal end and a withdrawal means, inserting said intravaginal article into a vaginal cavity, providing a measurement device, slidably attaching said measurement device to said withdrawal means, fixedly securing said measurement device to said withdrawal means, removing said intravaginal article from said vaginal cavity, measuring insertion distance between a portion of said intravaginal article and a portion of said measuring device.
  • a method for controlling the insertion distance of an intravaginal article within a vaginal cavity comprises the steps of providing an intravaginal article wherein said intravaginal article includes a withdrawal means, providing a measurement device, slidably attaching said measurement device to said withdrawal means, fixedly securing said measurement device to said withdrawal means, inserting said intravaginal article into a vaginal cavity, detaching said measurement device from said withdrawal means.
  • a tampon which comprises an absorbent member having a withdrawal end, and a withdrawal means attached to said absorbent member and extending beyond at least said withdrawal end, wherein a measuring device is slidably attached to said withdrawal means and can be fixedly secured to said withdrawal means.
  • the withdrawal means of the tampon may include at least one indicator.
  • the indicator may be a hash mark, picture, letter, number, color, symbol, or combinations thereof.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a tampon and measuring device of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a frontal view of an embodiment of a measuring device of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a side view of the measuring device of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of an embodiment of a measuring device of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of section 5-5 of FIG. 4.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a measuring device of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a side view of an embodiment of a measuring device of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of section 12-12 of FIG. 11.
  • FIG. 13 is a side view of an embodiment of a measuring device of the present invention.
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a tampon and measuring device of the present invention.
  • FIG. 16 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a tampon and measuring device of the present invention.
  • the present invention is directed to a method for measuring the insertion distance of an intravaginal article within a human vaginal cavity.
  • the intravaginal article may be a tampon 21.
  • the tampon 21 has an insertion end 22, a withdrawal end 23, an absorbent member 20 (sometimes also referred to as the "absorbent core"), and a withdrawal means 24.
  • a measuring device 35 comprising a longitudinal passage 38, an attachment section 37, a fastener 46, and a protective ring 54 may be slidably attached and/or fixedly secured to the withdrawal means 24 of the tampon 21.
  • insertion distance is the distance that an intravaginal article has been inserted into the vaginal cavity, as measured between a portion of the intravaginal article and a portion of a measuring device.
  • the insertion distance could be measured between the withdrawal end of a tampon, and the surface of the measuring device closest to the withdrawal end of the tampon.
  • the portion of the intravaginal article and the portion of the measuring device that is being measured should be consistent with regard to multiple measurements taken by individual users and groups of users. The consistency allows the measurements to be compared.
  • the term "intravaginal article” refers to a tampon or pessary.
  • the insertion distance of the intravaginal article within the vaginal cavity can be determined using the method of the present invention.
  • the information regarding the insertion distance at which intravaginal articles succeed or fail, may be utilized to improve the insertion of intravaginal articles into the vaginal cavity.
  • modifications could be made to intravaginal article applicators, and/or improved application instructions can be developed to help ensure that the intravaginal article is placed in a favorable location within the vaginal cavity.
  • the method can also be used to create improved intravaginal articles, by removing the insertion distance of the intravaginal article within the vaginal cavity as a reason for failure.
  • the failure then could be attributed to the design of the intravaginal article, rather than the intravaginal article's insertion distance. This can lead to improvements such as changes in the materials used to produce intravaginal articles, or changes to the size or shape of the intravaginal articles. Additionally, the method provides consistent reliable results, which can be reproduced with no harm to a user.
  • the measuring device is easily attachable to the withdrawal means of an intravaginal article, without the risk of causing trauma to surrounding tissue. This is a concern, as the vaginal opening is not in direct view of a user.
  • the measurement of the insertion distance of an intravaginal article is initiated by the insertion of an intravaginal article into a human vaginal cavity, hi certain embodiments the user may be provided with instructions on how to use the intravaginal article and/or measuring device, such as oral, and/or visual instructions, video instructions, or a printed handout.
  • the insertion of the intravaginal article can be done in any position, for example the user may be standing, sitting, or squatting while inserting the intravaginal article.
  • the intravaginal article may be a tampon 21, comprising an absorbent member 20.
  • the absorbent member 20 may be compressed into a generally cylindrical configuration. While the absorbent member 20 may be compressed into a substantially cylindrical configuration, other shapes are also possible. These may include shapes having a cross section, which may be described as rectangular, triangular, trapezoidal, semi-circular, elliptical or other suitable shapes.
  • the absorbent member 20 of the tampon 21 may be constructed from a wide variety of absorbent materials. Such absorbent materials may include but are not limited to synthetic fibers, natural fibers or combinations thereof.
  • the natural fibers may include but are not limited to cotton, wood pulp, flax, hemp and rayon such as GALAXY Rayon (a tri-lobed rayon structure) available as 6140 Rayon; or SARILLE L rayon (a round fiber rayon), both available from Kelheim Fibers of Kelheim, Germany, cotton, wood pulp, flax, and hemp.
  • the synthetic fibers can include but are not limited to fibers such as polyester, polyolefin, nylon, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyacrylic, vinyl polyacetate, polyacrylate, cellulose acetate or bicomponent fibers such as bicomponent polyethylene and polypropylene fibers.
  • Additional absorbent material include materials, such as peat moss, absorbent foams (such as those disclosed in U.S. Patent No.
  • Withdrawal means 24 can be a string or cord and, may be made of any suitable material known in the prior art, such as cotton and polyester.
  • the withdrawal means 24 may be in the form of a ribbon, loop, or the like.
  • the withdrawal means 24, shown in FIG. 1 may be joined to any suitable location on the tampon 21 for removal of the tampon 21 after use.
  • the withdrawal means 24 may be joined to the absorbent member 20 and extend beyond at least the withdrawal end 23 of the absorbent member 20.
  • the withdrawal means 24 may be integral with, or an extension of another element of the tampon 21, such as an overwrap (not shown). Additionally, the withdrawal means 24 may be integral with a mass of secondary absorbent material (not shown).
  • the withdrawal means 24 may be attached in any suitable manner known in the art including sewing, adhesive attachment, or a combination of known bonding methods.
  • the tampon 21 of the present invention may also be provided with more than one withdrawal means 24.
  • the intravaginal article may be a pessary (not shown).
  • the pessary may be a non absorbent or minimally absorbent vaginal insert.
  • the pessary may be used for reducing urine leakage, rectal support or uterine support.
  • the pessary may have a withdrawal means.
  • Pessaries may have any variety of sizes and shapes such as cylinders, ovate, spherical, tubular, annual rings, "U" shaped, cup shaped, rings, cubes or donut shaped. Pessaries function by direct application of support, which may be produced by expansion of a pessary by selection of material or by inflation of the device.
  • Pessaries may be made of any material that is not harmful to human use, such as materials that are biocompatible, hypoallergenic or easily cleaned.
  • the materials may be selected from silicones or plastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, polyurethane, poly(vinyl chloride), polyisobutylene, polychloroprene, polystyrene and polybutadiene.
  • the intravaginal articles of the present invention may be inserted digitally or with the use of an applicator. Any of the currently available applicators may be used for insertion of an intravaginal article. Such applicators are typically of a "tube and plunger” type arrangement and may be plastic, paper, or any other suitable material. Additionally, a "compact" type applicator may be used.
  • the user of an intravaginal article determines when the intravaginal article is removed from the vaginal cavity.
  • the removal of the intravaginal article may be immediately or soon after insertion into the vaginal cavity.
  • the user may also remove the intravaginal article after the intravaginal article's normal course of use, for example, when the use of the intravaginal article becomes uncomfortable, or in the case of a tampon when the tampon becomes saturated, or needs to be removed overnight.
  • the user may record the length of time (insertion to removal) the intravaginal article was in the vaginal cavity, and the reason for removal. The user may make such records in a written log.
  • the measuring device 35 Prior to removal of the intravaginal article the measuring device 35 may be slidably attached to the withdrawal means 24 of an intravaginal article such as a tampon 21 as shown in FIG. 1
  • the measuring device 35 can be cylindrical, ovoid, or spherical.
  • the measuring device 35 may have a length of about 3 cm and a width of about 1 cm. In certain other embodiments, the measuring device 35 may have a length of about 2.5 cm and a width of about 1.25 cm.
  • the measuring device 35 may be fabricated from any substantially non-absorbent material, for example wood, glass, metal, plastic, such as, molded acetal polymers, or composite materials containing combinations thereof.
  • the measuring device 35 may be slidably attached to the withdrawal means 24 of a tampon 21 anywhere along the length of the withdrawal means 24. In certain embodiments, to slidably attach the measuring device 35 one hand of the user grasps the withdrawal means 24 and the other hand slidably attaches the measuring device 35 to the withdrawal means 24.
  • the measuring device 35 is "slidably attached" to the withdrawal means 24, in that the measuring device 35 can be freely moved along the length of the withdrawal means 24. Additionally, the measuring device 35 may be removed from the withdrawal means 24, at anytime during the measuring device's 35 movement along the length of the withdrawal means 24.
  • the measuring device 35 may be slidably attached to the withdrawal means 24 through the use of an attachment section 37.
  • FIG. 2 is a further detailed view of the measuring device 35 of FIG. 1, wherein for the sake of clarity the fastener 46 and protective ring 54 are not shown.
  • the measuring device 35 has a longitudinal axis "L” and a transverse axis "T” which is perpendicular in direction to the longitudinal axis.
  • the attachment section 37 has a width "w" and may be' a notch or slot perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the measuring device 35.
  • the width of the attachment section 37 bisects the measuring device 35 from one side 43 of the measuring device 35 to the other side 44 as shown in FIG. 2.
  • the attachment section 37 may be located anywhere along the longitudinal length of the measuring device 35 between the first end 41 and the second end 42.
  • the attachment section may have a first side 37a and a second side 37b. In certain embodiments the distance between the first side 37a and the second side 37b of the attachment section 37, is less than the width of the withdrawal means 24, to which the measuring device 35 will be slidably attached.
  • the distance between the first side 37a and the second side 37b of the attachment section 37 will be about 0.1 mm to about 5 mm, in certain other embodiments the distance between the first side 37a and the second side 37b of the attachment section 37 will be about 0.5 mm to about 3 mm.
  • the distance between the first side 37a and second side 37b may vary along the width of the attachment section 37.
  • the first side 37a and second side 37b of the attachment section may be any shape along the width of the attachment section 37, such as angled or curved.
  • FIG. 3 is a side view of the measuring device 35 of FIG. 2.
  • the attachment section 37 may be in the form of a notch or slot, that begins on one surface of the measuring device 35 and descends into the measuring device 35 to a depth "d".
  • the depth of the attachment section 37 as measured from the surface of the measuring device 35 from which the attachment section 37 begins, is short of reaching the opposing surface of the measuring device 35.
  • the attachment section 37 bisects the longitudinal passage 38 of the measuring device 35.
  • the distance between the first side 37a and the second side 37b of the attachment section 37 varies along the depth "d" of the attachment section 37.
  • the measuring device 35 encloses the attachment section 37 along the attachment section's 37 width, such that the attachment section 37 is an enclosed channel traversing one side 43 of the measuring device 35 to the other side 44, as shown in FIG. 4 and 5.
  • the part of the first side 37a and second side 37b of the attachment section 37 that contacts the surface of the measuring device 35 may be angled (beveled).
  • the angle "T" as measured from the surface of the first side 37a or second side 37b of the attachment section 37 ranges from about 5 degrees to about 80 degrees, and in certain other embodiments from about 15 degrees to about 60 degrees.
  • the deepest portion of the attachment section 37 may contain a contact area 39 that is wider than the distance between the first side 37a and second side 37b of the attachment section 37.
  • the contact area 39 helps facilitate the movement of the measuring device 35 along the length of the withdrawal means 24, in that the contact area 39 is sized to fit loosely around the withdrawal means 24.
  • the measuring device 35 may be slidably attached to the withdrawal means 24 using the attachment section 37, and then moved along the length of the withdrawal means 24 towards the vaginal opening.
  • the fastener 46 may be in a position within the longitudinal passage 38, where the fastener 46 partially or completely blocks the attachment section 37. This blockage caused by the positioning of the fastener 46 within the longitudinal passage 38, may prevent the measuring device 35 from being slidably attached to the withdrawal means 24. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7 if the fastener 46 is blocking the attachment section 37 an evacuation rod 55 may be moved into the opening of the longitudinal passage 38 that is opposite the fastener 46. Pressure is then applied to the evacuation rod 55, to move the fastener 46 away from the attachment section 37. After the fastener 46, has been moved away, the measuring device 35 can be slidably attached to the withdrawal means 24 using the attachment section 37.
  • FIG. 8 and 9 show the measuring device 35 being moved along the length of the withdrawal means 24 to the vaginal opening.
  • the measuring device 35 may be moved along the length of the withdrawal means 24 to the outer portion of the labia, which in some users may be the labia minora, and in other users the labia majora.
  • the outer portion of the labia is the portion of the labia that the measuring device 35 would contact first, while being moved along the withdrawal means 24 towards the vaginal opening.
  • the measuring device 35 When the measuring device 35 is at the desired location on the withdrawal means 24, the measuring device 35 may be fixedly secured to the withdrawal means 24, such as by mechanically or frictionally fixedly securing the measuring device 35.
  • the term fixedly secured refers to when the measuring device 35 may not move along the length of the withdrawal means 24 absent the application of force.
  • the force applied is in the range of about 0.1 N to about IO N, and wherein the range between about 0.1 N and about 10 N is measured in increments of 0.1 N. In certain other embodiments, the force applied is in the range of about 1 N to about 5 N, and wherein the range between about 1 N and about 5 N is measured in increments of 0.1 N.
  • the fastener 46 may mechanically fixedly secure the measuring device 35 to the withdrawal means 24, by pressing the withdrawal means 24 between the sides of the fastener 46 and the surface 45 of the longitudinal passage 38, as shown in FIG. 11 and 12.
  • a fastener 46 can be at least partially positioned within the longitudinal passage 38 at the first end 41 or second end 42 of the measuring device 35.
  • the fastener 46 is dimensioned to move within the longitudinal passage 38.
  • the measuring device 35 may be frictionally fixedly secured to the withdrawal means 24, through the use of the attachment section 37.
  • the sides 37a, 37b of the attachment section 37 compress the withdrawal means 24. The compression creates a frictional force between the withdrawal means 24 and the sides 37a, 37b of the attachment section 37, which frictionally fixedly secures the measuring device 35 to the withdrawal means 24.
  • a protective ring 54 may be fitted around the fastener 46 to hold the fastener 46 in place within the longitudinal passage 38.
  • the protective ring 54 may be produced from an elastic or stretchable material such as rubber. This allows the protective ring 54 to fit securely around the fastener 46. After the protective ring 54 is fitted around the fastener 46, the maximum diameter of the protective ring 54 is greater than the maximum diameter of the longitudinal passage 38. The greater diameter of the protective ring 54 prevents the fastener 46 from moving within the longitudinal passage 38 absent the application of pressure to the fastener 46.
  • the longitudinal passage 38 may have two or more sections 38a, 38b differentiated by diameter along the longitudinal length of the measuring device 35.
  • the longitudinal passage 38 may have a narrow section 38a that extends from the first end 41 of the measuring device 35 to the attachment section 37. This narrow section 38a is narrower in diameter, in comparison to the diameter of a wider section 38b of the longitudinal passage 38, which extends from the attachment section
  • the tampon 21 is then removed from the vaginal cavity. This may be done by applying a sufficient amount of pressure to the withdrawal means 24 and/or measuring device 35. In certain embodiments, the tampon 21 is removed from the vaginal cavity, without moving the measuring device 35 along the length of the withdrawal means 24. As shown in FIG.
  • the length of the withdrawal means 24 between the withdrawal end 23 of the tampon 21 and the surface of the measuring device 35 closest to the withdrawal end 23 of the tampon 21 is measured.
  • an intravaginal article such as a tampon 21 may be provided, which comprises a withdrawal means 24 having indicators 60.
  • the indicators 60 may be located on any portion of the withdrawal means 24.
  • the indicators 60 can be in any form that communicates to a user the position of a measuring device 35 on the withdrawal means 24.
  • the indicators 60 could be in the form of hash marks, pictures, letters, numbers, colors, symbols, or combinations thereof.
  • the indicators can be made by any method known by one of ordinary skill in the art such as by printing, weaving, embossing, transferring, stamping, or combinations thereof.
  • a user before inserting the tampon, a user slidably attaches a measuring device 35 to the withdrawal means 24 of the tampon 21. The user then positions the measuring device 35 to an indicator 60 on the withdrawal means 24 of the tampon 21, and fixedly secures the measuring device 35 to the withdrawal means 24, as described previously for FIGS 7 and 8. This allows a user to control the insertion distance of the tampon 21 within the vaginal cavity. The user then inserts the tampon 21 into the vaginal cavity. The user would stop inserting the tampon 21, once the measuring device came into contact with the vaginal opening or outer portion of the labia.
  • the user may adjust the measuring device 35 along the length of the withdrawal means 24 using the indicators 60. For example, if greater insertion distance is desired the measuring device 35 may be moved to an indicator 60 farther away from the withdrawal end 23 of the tampon 21, than where the measuring device 35 was previously fixedly secured on the withdrawal means 24. If less insertion distance is desired, the measuring device 35 may be moved to an indicator 60 closer to the withdrawal end 23 of the tampon 21, than where the measuring device 35 was previously fixedly secured on the withdrawal means 24. Additionally, if the insertion distance of the tampon 21 did provide acceptable performance the user may note the indicator 60 on the withdrawal means 24 where the measuring device 35 was located.
  • the measuring device 35 may be removed from the withdrawal means 24 by moving the fastener 46 away from the attachment section 37 to release the withdrawal means 24.

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La présente invention concerne un procédé permettant la mesure d'une distance d'insertion d'un article intravaginal dans une cavité vaginale humaine. Le procédé utilise un dispositif de mesure, qui peut être fixé en coulissement à un moyen de retrait d'un article apte à être introduit dans le vagin. Le dispositif de mesure peut être déplacé le long du moyen de retrait vers une position prédéterminée, et ensuite fixé à demeure au moyen de retrait. L'article intravaginal est ensuite retiré de la cavité vaginale et la distance d'insertion déterminée.
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