Intrauterine fallopian tube occlusion device
US8181653B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F6/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intrauterine device for occluding orifices of fallopian tubes includes a resilient body having an elongated member with a first end and a second end. The elongated member further includes a first leg ending with the first end of the elongated member, a second leg ending with the second end of the elongated member and a connection member positioned therebetween. A first orifice plug is secured at the first end of the elongated member and a second orifice plug is secured at the second end of the elongated member. The first and second orifice plugs are shaped and dimensioned to seat at the orifices of the fallopian tubes or within the fallopian tubes as the elongated member spreads outwardly with the first end and second end moving apart.
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