Agriculture
December 27, 2023
AquaFilter Family
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Aquabox, UK
Product Description
FitCup™ is a menstrual management kit with a silicone menstrual cup. The kit also includes a Sterilizing Case, which is used to store the cup. The product is made from high-grade medical silicone and is manufactured in the USA.
Target SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Market Suggested Retail Price
$28.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
This product is available through their website.
Regions
Africa
Manufacturing/Building Method
This product is mass-produced in the USA.
Intellectural Property Type
Trademark
User Provision Model
Users can obtain the product from BeGirl's website.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Absorbency types
N/A
Absorbent base materials
N/A
Usability Features
Silicone menstrual cup
Design Specifications
FitCup™ is a menstrual cup made from medical-grade silicone. The cup is reusable and can be folded to fit into the vaginal canal to collect the menstrual flow. The cup can hold up to 30 mL of the flow and can be work for 12 hours. A sterile cup is included in the kit to store, clean, and sterilize the cup in between the cycles.
Product Schematics
Technical Support
Provided by the manufacturer
Replacement Components
None
Lifecycle
Lasts at least 5 years with proper care
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Designer specific performance targets include ease-of-use, durable, and accessible.
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown
Safety
No known safety hazards are related to this product. However, consultation from a medical practitioner on using the cup is recommended.
Complementary Technical Systems
None
Academic Research and References
Beksinska, M.E., Smit, J., Greener, R., Todd, C.S., Lee, M.L.T., Maphumulo, V. and Hoffmann, V., 2015, Acceptability and performance of the menstrual cup in South Africa: a randomized crossover trial comparing the menstrual cup to tampons or sanitary pads, Journal of Women’s Health, 24(2), pp.151-158.
Zoller, H., 1974, U.S. Patent No. 3,845,766, Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
North, B.B. and Oldham, M.J., 2011, Preclinical, clinical, and over-the-counter postmarketing experience with a new vaginal cup: menstrual collection, Journal of Women’s Health, 20(2), pp. 303-311.
Koks, C.A., Dunselman, G.A., de Goeij, A.F., Arends, J.W. and Evers, J.L., 1997, Evaluation of a menstrual cup to collect shed endometrium for in vitro studies, Fertility and sterility, 68(3), pp. 560-564.
Compliance with regulations
Both the FitCup and Sterilizing Case are made with medical-grade silicone and are compliant with FDA standards
Other Information
None
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