Endometrial tissue curette and method
US5807282A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/4216
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A uterine curette device and method for curetting the endometrial lining the uterus using a cannula having a hollow curetting head including at least one longitudinal slot through which endometrium can be suctioned into the curetting head. The at least one longitudinal slot having two margins with at least one margin having a curetting edge where the margin meets the outer surface of the curetting head. Endometrium is curetted by rotating the cannula about its longitudinal axis so that the at least one curetting edge curettes off the endometrial sample which is then suctioned into the cannula.
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