The PICDs offers the following advantages:

• Ripens and dilates the cervix by a mechanical device for better, more
   comfortable results

• Eliminates the side effects of repeat medications

• Affords excellent results with minimal discomfort

• Adapts to contour of the cervical canal for easy insertion

• Suits patients where prolonged uterine contractions are preferably
   avoided (IUGR, postdates) as well as those who have delivered
   previously by Caesarean section

• Gives patients the ability to move and walk around while the device in
   place and is ideal for planned overnight cervical dilation and next day
   delivery

• Is a cost-effective method with high success rates that have been
   documented by clinical trials

PICD Type 1 meets US regulations.

Type 2 and 3 have been approved by CE and by the TGA (Australia)