Streamlined T-shaped intrauterine device

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Inventors: Anderson, Gregory K.;
Assignee: Ortho Pharmaceutical (Canada) Ltd. (Don Mills, CA)
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An intrauterine contraceptive device of a Tatum T shape which carries copper sleeves on its arms wherein the arm portion carrying the sleeve is of a smaller diameter than the remaining portion of the arm. This arrangement allows for minimization or elimination of an exposed and elevated copper sleeve edge which may abrade the uterus on insertion and/or removal.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION A T-shaped IUD is provided with arms having a first portion of a given diameter and a second portion of a lesser diameter.
Surrounding and tightly fitted to the second portion are lengths of copper tubing or sleeves.
Preferably, the tubing is flush with the first portion so as to render the arms smooth to the touch.

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