Multi-axial uterine artery identification, characterization, and occlusion pivoting devices and methods
US6905506B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/4216
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system is provided for compressing one or both of the uterine arteries of a patient which is at least in part shaped to complement the shape of the exterior of the cervix, which allows the system to be self-positioning. One or more Doppler chips can be mounted or incorporated into the system which permit the practitioner to better identify the uterine artery and monitor blood flow therein. The system includes a pair of pivotally joined elements which can be moved toward and away from the cervix to compress a uterine artery.
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