Intravaginal device for sexually transmitted infection protection and treatment
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An intravaginal device configured to be deployed within a vaginal tract of a patient for treating, reducing risks associated with, and/or preventing sexually transmitted infection includes a body having a flexible biocompatible material. The intravaginal device also includes: a flexible sensor array embedded in the body having at least one of a sodium sensor or pH sensor; a reservoir embedded in the body including a therapeutic agent configured to be released by an electro-responsive electrode assembly; and a near field communication circuit configured for wireless communication with an external device for wireless charging, data transmission, and receipt of control signals. The intravaginal device also includes a device controller configured to activate the electro-responsive electrode assembly to release the therapeutic agent from the reservoir in response to signals detected by the flexible sensor array and/or control signals received from the external device via the near field communication circuit.
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International Application No: PCT/US2024/061227 filed December 20, 2024.
Patent No: WO2025137415A1 granted June 26, 2025.

