Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Assembly and kit for marking tubal ostia
- Patent Title (中): 用于标记输卵管口的组装和试剂盒
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Application No.: US11184197Application Date: 2005-07-19
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Publication No.: US08167874B2Publication Date: 2012-05-01
- Inventor: Thomas G. Howell
- Applicant: Thomas G. Howell
- Applicant Address: US NY Rochester
- Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education
- Current Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education
- Current Assignee Address: US NY Rochester
- Agency: Quarles & Brady LLP
- Main IPC: A61B18/04
- IPC: A61B18/04 ; A61B18/02 ; A61B18/18

Abstract:
A method, apparatus, and kit for marking the opening between the fallopian tube and the uterus (tubal ostia) are provided. A marking dye provided in a marking assembly including a fluid dispenser coupled to a catheter having an open end and a guide wire. The catheter is inserted into the uterus and to a position adjacent the tubal ostia. When properly inserted, the fluid dispenser is activated to cause fluid to flow through the catheter and to the wall of the uterus to provide a mark. Once the mark is provided, endometrial ablation process can be provided in the uterus. The marks can then be used to guide the insertion of tubal occlusion devices.
Public/Granted literature
- US20060015070A1 Assembly and kit for marking tubal ostia Public/Granted day:2006-01-19
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