Method and apparatus for tubal occlusion

Details Method and apparatus for tubal occlusion Method and apparatus for tubal occlusion

2011-03-15

2011-03-15

Truong, Kevin T (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Instruments

Heat application

Reexamination Certificate

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07905880

ABSTRACT:
A device for sterilizing females by occluding the uterotubal junction. The device includes a catheter with a releasable heat generating plug which is used to thermally damage the uterotubal junction and cause it to constrict around the plug, after which the plug is released from the catheter and left in place in the uterotubal junction.

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