Oviduct Plug
Description: The Oviduct plug is a 20 mm long device made of silicone and Ni-Ti alloy that acts as a physical barrier to sperm. It is placed in the oviduct via the uterus by a hysteroscope.
Product Details
User: Female
Hormonal: No
Delivery Method: Barrier
Duration Type: Long-acting
Inactive material: Silicone, Ni-Ti alloy
Multipurpose Preventive Technology (MPT): No
Status Details
Project Phase: Pre-Clinical and Clinical Development
Active Development: Unknown
Additional Information
References: Wang, L., Qiu, Y., Fan, Y., Li, X., & Han, X. (2011). Reversible contraceptive effect of the oviduct plug with nickel–titanium shape memory alloy
and silicone rubber in rabbits. Contraception,83(4), 373-377.
Wang, L., Qiu, Y., Fan, Y., Li, X., & Han, X. (2011). Reversible contraceptive effect of the oviduct plug with nickel–titanium shape memory alloy
and silicone rubber in rabbits. Contraception,83(4), 373-377.