Apparatus and methods for performing non-invasive vasectomies

Details Apparatus and methods for performing non-invasive vasectomies Apparatus and methods for performing non-invasive vasectomies

2005-02-08

2005-02-08

Robinson, Daniel I. (Department: 3742)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C128S842000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06852082

ABSTRACT:
Apparatuses and methods for performing non-invasive vasectomies are provided. In a preferred embodiment, an apparatus according to the present invention comprises a main body defining a recess and an ultrasonic transducer disposed adjacent said recess and adapted to emit ultrasonic energy into said recess. A tissue clamp is removeably disposed in the recess and is adapted to receive parallel sections of a scrotum that include a portion of the vas deferens. The clamp is further adapted to position the vas deferens within an effective distance of the ultrasonic transducer. Also, the apparatus includes means for retaining the parallel sections and the vas deferens within the clamp during a procedure.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4269174 (1981-05-01), Adair
patent: 5065751 (1991-11-01), Wolf
patent: 6599288 (2003-07-01), Maguire et al.

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