Duet Diaphragm
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.
Product Details
User: Female
Hormonal: No
Delivery Method: Barrier, Vaginal Gel
Duration Type: Pericoital
Duration: Single use
Inactive material: polyurethane
Multipurpose Preventive Technology (MPT): Yes
Status Details
Developer: ReProtect Inc.
Project Phase: Pre-Clinical and Clinical Development
Development Stage: Phase II
Active Development: No
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.
- 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.
Additional Information
References: ReProtect website: www.reprotect.com
Averbach S, et al. (2009) Duet® for menstrual protection: a feasibility study in Zimbabwe. Contraception. 79(6); 463-468.
Ballagh SA, et al. (2008) A Phase I study of the functional performance, safety, and acceptability of the BufferGel Duet. Contraception. 77(2); 130-7.
ReProtect website: www.reprotect.com
Averbach S, et al. (2009) Duet® for menstrual protection: a feasibility study in Zimbabwe. Contraception. 79(6); 463-468.
Ballagh SA, et al. (2008) A Phase I study of the functional performance, safety, and acceptability of the BufferGel Duet. Contraception. 77(2); 130-7.
Footnotes: - The Duet diaphragm was originally designed for use with BufferGel®. Please see entry for BufferGel for more information on that related product.
- The Duet diaphragm was originally designed for use with BufferGel®. Please see entry for BufferGel for more information on that related product.