Fallopian tube occlusion devices and methods
US7647930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F6/225
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Occlusion devices and methods for occluding fallopian tubes which take effect promptly after deployment. The occlusion device comprises an occluding element and a fixation element. In one embodiment, the occluding element is deployed within the fallopian tube and in another embodiment, the occluding element is external to the fallopian tube.
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