Endometrial ablation device and method

Details Endometrial ablation device and method Endometrial ablation device and method

2005-10-17

2009-12-01

Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Cyrogenic application

C606S023000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07625368

ABSTRACT:
A device for uniform ablation of the endometrium comprises a transparent inflatable coolable balloon, flexible cryoprobes operable to be advanced into the uterine cornuae, an applicator operable to deliver balloon and cryoprobes to and from the uterine cavity, and optional channels for a hysteroscope and a light source, enabling observation of the uterine cavity during device insertion and observation of the endometrium during various stages of the ablation process.

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