3Daughters is a clinical development company creating a novel, non-hormonal, frameless IUD system for contraception. This integrated system utilizes magnetic ellipses and a patented Slider inserter/retriever to offer a less painful insertion and string-free removal experience. The company aims to improve the standard of care in women's healthcare through targeted uterine drug delivery technology.
Funding
$21.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Current T-shaped IUD designs can cause pain during insertion, require retrieval strings that some women find inconvenient, and present risks of perforation or expulsion. These issues contribute to a low IUD adoption rate despite the growing market for long-acting reversible contraception.
Solution
3Daughters is developing a frameless, non-hormonal, magnetic IUD system designed to self-assemble in the uterus, offering a more comfortable and convenient contraceptive option. The system includes the IUD, comprised of three magnetic ellipses encased in copper, and a patented Slider inserter/retriever system. The i-Slider inserter aims to eliminate the need for a tenaculum and uterine sound, potentially reducing insertion pain. Once in place, the magnetic components self-assemble into a stable triangular configuration. The r-Slider retriever, equipped with a magnetic tip, allows for string-free removal of the device.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes women seeking long-acting, reversible, non-hormonal contraception and healthcare providers looking for innovative IUD solutions that improve patient comfort and ease of use.
Features
- Frameless design that conforms to the patient's body
- Non-hormonal contraception using copper as the active pharmaceutical ingredient
- Magnetic components for self-assembly and secure positioning within the uterus
- Patented i-Slider inserter designed for smoother, less painful insertion, eliminating the need for a tenaculum and uterine sound
- r-Slider retriever with a magnetic tip for string-free removal
- Integrated system designed to provide a more positive IUD experience