Systems and methods for endometrial ablation
US8529562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1472
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, systems and devices for endometrial ablation. In accordance with a method, a working end of an RF ablation device is positioned in a patient uterus to contact endometrial tissue, the working end comprising a dielectric wall capable of non-expanded and expanded shapes. An indicator mechanism is operatively coupled to the wall and configured to indicate non-expanded and expanded shapes of the wall. An expandable member, such as a balloon, is provided that expands to close the cervical canal during ablation.
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