Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Radiopaque implant
- Patent Title (中): 不透射线植入
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Application No.: US12773332Application Date: 2010-05-04
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Publication No.: US08550086B2Publication Date: 2013-10-08
- Inventor: Victor E. Viray , Daniel Rogy , Doug C. Harrington , Jason John Umhoefer , Matthew LaPlaca , Jim Duronio
- Applicant: Victor E. Viray , Daniel Rogy , Doug C. Harrington , Jason John Umhoefer , Matthew LaPlaca , Jim Duronio
- Applicant Address: US MA Marlborough
- Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US MA Marlborough
- Agency: Vista IP Law Group LLP
- Main IPC: A61F6/06
- IPC: A61F6/06
Abstract:
Implants for placement in the fallopian tube are provided that comprise radiopaque material. Implants include an inner core of silicone, a radiopaque material, an outer porous portion surrounding the inner core, and, optionally, a sound-reflecting air pocket. The implant may be detected in a fluoroscopic image and/or via ultrasound after placement of the implant in the fallopian tube.
Public/Granted literature
- US20110276070A1 RADIOPAQUE IMPLANT Public/Granted day:2011-11-10
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