Patent ID: 7779843
Filing Date: 2010-08-24
Classification: A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A vaginal splint comprising: a base portion having a configuration defined by first and second sides, a first connecting portion at a proximal side of the base portion and extending between a first end of each of the first and second sides, and a second connecting portion at a distal side of the base portion and extending between a second end of each of the first and second sides, and one or more recesses therein; an adjustable portion coupled to the base portion and having at least a first removable apical section that further comprises a connecting portion, first and second side portions at first and second ends respectively of the connecting portion, and one or more protruding elements extending from a proximal side thereof, wherein the connecting portion of the first removable apical section is positioned substantially adjacent, distal and parallel to the second connecting portion of the base portion, wherein the vaginal splint is sized and shaped for insertion within a vagina of a patient so as to thereby stabilize the vagina, and wherein the one or more protruding elements are removably received within the one or more recesses in the base portion respectively to thereby removably secure the first removable apical section to the base portion.