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Systems for endometrial ablation

US9186208B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2012
Grant dateNov 17, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/162
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for endometrial ablation having an elongated shaft with a working end comprising an expandable-contractable frame, a compliant energy-delivery surface carried by the frame, the surface and the frame being configured to engage against the interior of a patient's uterine cavity when the working end is inserted into the cavity and the frame is expanded.

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