yIUD
Alternative Name: Medicated Gamma IUD
Description: The yIUD is a flexible, stainless steel, uterine-shaped coil with 200-300mm2 of copper segments in the lumen of the coil. It is a string-less product that is removed by inserting a tool through the crevix, hooking the IUD and pulling it out. Silicone-rubber is pressed onto exterior points of the device.
Product Details
User: Female
Hormonal: No
Delivery Method: Intrauterine
Duration Type: Long-acting
Regimen: - single
- single
Dose: 24, 26, or 28 mm
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API): - copper
- stainless steel; rubber
- copper
- stainless steel; rubber
Inactive material: stainless steel
Multipurpose Preventive Technology (MPT): No
Status Details
Developer: Shanghai Medical Suture Needle Factory
Project Phase: Limited Market Availability
Development Stage: Marketed
Active Development: Yes
Status Details: - Marketed in China.
- In several randomized trials in China, the yIUD had fewer removals due to bleeding and pain, compared to T-shaped copper devices, including the TCu380A.
- Marketed in China.
- In several randomized trials in China, the yIUD had fewer removals due to bleeding and pain, compared to T-shaped copper devices, including the TCu380A.
Additional Information
References: Manufacturer website: http://www.medsuture.com/English/news-detail.aspx?id=2
Hu X, Li L, Zou Y, Wu S. (2013). A multicenter comparative study of UCu200, TCu380A, and medicated y-IUD devices inserted immediately after vacuum aspiration.
Manufacturer website: http://www.medsuture.com/English/news-detail.aspx?id=2
Hu X, Li L, Zou Y, Wu S. (2013). A multicenter comparative study of UCu200, TCu380A, and medicated y-IUD devices inserted immediately after vacuum aspiration.