| abstract |
The present invention relates to an improved intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUCD) characterized by comprising polymer based material 1 , and flexible structure 2 , wherein the flexible structure 2 comprises one or more of tubelets 3 , wherein the tubelets 3 are interconnected by connecting means 4 , wherein the tubelets 3 are provided with a pulling means 5 on one end, wherein the tubelets 3 have perforations in the form of holes 6 , and wherein the tubelets 3 have both sides 7, 8 open, and said sides are in sloping shape, wherein the tubelets 3 are arranged in the form of a chain, and wherein the combination of said polymer based material 1 and said flexible structure 2 is injectable or implantable in the uterine cavity. In one embodiment it relates to flexible structure referred to as intra-uterine device (IUD). |