Apparatus and method of use for identifying and monitoring women at risk of developing ovarian surface epithelium derived carcinomas
US7056293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2010/0074
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method of use thereof for identifying and monitoring women at risk of developing OSE-derived carcinomas is provided. The apparatus includes an introducer needle configured to be capable of insertion into a female such that a terminal end of the needle is positioned adjacent an ovary of the female, a microendoscope having an optic fiber which is operably insertable into the needle in a manner to enable an image of the ovary to be obtained therethrough, and a tissue removing member operably co-insertable into the needle with the optic fiber therein to enable removal of ovarian tissue cells with minimal deleterious effect to the ovary.
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