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Uterine catheter

US4533345A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 14, 1983
Grant dateAug 6, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 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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