Recoverable intra-uterine system
US8333688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/435
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The recoverable intra-uterine system comprises a housing capable of containing one or a plurality of elements selected from among the group comprising an embryo, male and/or female gametes, a fertilized oocyte, and unfertilized ovum and a combination of these elements, the housing having along an axis a distal end and a proximal end, and a device for holding the recoverable intra-uterine device in the uterus. The holding device is arranged at the proximal end of the housing and includes at least one holding arm in the uterine cavity capable of taking at least two positions: —one free position in which at least one holding arm is separated from the axis; and —a retracted position in which at least one holding arm is substantially parallel to the axis. Use in medically assisted reproduction techniques.
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