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Uterine electrical stimulation system and method

US9572972B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2015
Grant dateFeb 21, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/105
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for applying stimulating current to a patient for treating insufficient uterine contractions are provided. The system includes stimulation electrodes of a balloon electrode array device, a ring electrode array device, an electrode probe device, or a mesh electrode array device. Some aspects of the invention also provide a connector and cable device for coupling the stimulation electrodes to electronics for generating and providing the stimulating current to the stimulation electrodes.

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