Title:
FALLOPIAN TUBE OCCLUSION DEVICES AND METHODS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2007035316
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
A contraceptive device for placement in a fallopian tube includes expanding distal and proximal anchor members and an expandable elongate member connecting the distal anchor member to the proximal anchor member. An expandable material is disposed on at least a portion of the contraceptive device, whereupon delivery of the contraceptive device, the expandable material expands to completely occlude the fallopian tube. The expandable material may contain a drug, therapeutic agent, or hormone which is released over time to occlude or otherwise prevent the passage of spermazoa through the fallopian tube, or prevent ovulation. The contraceptive device may be delivered non-operatively and provide complete sterilization within a period of days. The device and delivery method obviates the need for follow-up visits to confirm closure of the fallopian tubes.
Inventors:
MCSWAIN HUGH (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2006/035394
Publication Date:
May 18, 2007
Filing Date:
September 12, 2006
Export Citation:
Assignee:
MCSWAIN HUGH (US)
International Classes:
A61F6/22; A61F6/20
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