Uterine catheter
US4533345A · kind A · utility
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17Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 1983 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/42
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an apparatus for use in non-surgical procedures for treating the human uterus. The apparatus of the invention, called a uterine catheter, is of flexible, non-rigid construction which possesses sufficient stiffness to permit introduction of the device into the body by itself, without the need for rigid stylet or stiffening rod introduction means.
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