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Duet Diaphragm
Product Overview
Development Status:
Inactive
Target:
Female
Mode:
Non-hormonal
Delivery Type:
Barrier
,
Vaginal Gel
Duration Type:
Pericoital
Description:
The Duet is a reusable, one-size-fits-all, clear diaphragm made of dipped polyurethane that can be marketed with an ARV gel for multipurpose protection.
Updated date:
May 30, 2018
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Product Details
Inactive material:
Polyurethane
Potential Multi-Purpose Technology (MPT):
Yes
Duration:
one sex event
Partner:
ReProtect Inc.
Status
Project Phase:
Late Development
Project Stage:
Phase II
Status Details:
In 2005, ReProtect received NIH funding for further development of Duet device design and manufacturing.
Prior research has been conducted on the acceptability of the Duet as a menstrual collection device.
Programmatic Considerations
Considerations:
Regulatory pathway for device-drug dual protection approach not yet established.
Need to demonstrate HIV prevention efficacy with pre-coital, diaphragm-delivered gel is equivalent (or superior) to applicator - delivered pericoital regimen.
Need to demonstrate contraceptive efficacy without a spermicide.
Additional Information
Additional Information:
ReProtect website
Footnotes:
The Duet diaphragm was originally designed for use with BufferGel®. Please see entry for BufferGel for more information on that related product.
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