Device for staunching uterus bleeding
US6024753A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 24, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1433
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for staunching uterine bleeding comprising an expandable balloon and a tubular handle connected therewith for the insertion of the balloon into the uterine cavity, which can be connected to a fluid source for pressurizing the balloon to effecting and maintain the expansion thereof. The balloon is dimensioned to fill the uterine cavity at expansion and to exert pressure against the bounding wall thereof over substantially the total surface of the wall. The device further includes a pump and control unit and a hose connected to one end thereof with the handle at the other end thereof with a connection element for connecting to a fluid source. The hose can be detachable mounted to the pump and control unit in operative co-operation therewith and forms together with the balloon and the handle a separate unit for one-way use.
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