| abstract |
A relatively narrow diameter tubular inserter adaptable for use with a wide variety of intrauterine devices, having lateral slots therein for retaining a resilient intrauterine device in an undeformed state during shipment and storage prior to insertion. The intrauterine device is moved to a deformed state within the relatively narrow tube just prior to insertion, and ejected therefrom into its normal expanded state within the uterine cavity, whereupon the tube is withdrawn. |