Method and apparatus for sterilization

Details Method and apparatus for sterilization Method and apparatus for sterilization

2006-12-21

2010-12-07

Dvorak, Linda C (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S032000, C606S041000, C606S049000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07846160

ABSTRACT:
A medical device and procedure is described for sterilizing a female. A two-part procedure includes an immediate sterilization part and a permanent sterilization part. The immediate sterilization part provides immediate sterility that endures at least until the permanent effects of a tubal occlusion procedure provide permanent sterility.

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