Apparatus and methods for occluding a fallopian tube

Details Apparatus and methods for occluding a fallopian tube Apparatus and methods for occluding a fallopian tube

A - Human Necessities

61

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A61F 6/22 (2006.01) A61B 17/12 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2730118

The present invention is directed to a medical device for occluding a fallopian tube for contraception and steriliza-tion. The medical device includes an outer member (12), an inner member (14) and a tissue growth member (16). The outer mem-ber includes an outer surface (20) and an inner surface (22), wherein the inner surface defines a bore (24) in the outer member. The inner member is configured to be positioned within the bore of the outer member. The tissue growth member is attached to the outer surface of the outer member and is configured to induce tissue growth thereto. With this arrangement, the medical device can be implanted within the fallopian tube and serve as an occluding device therein. If desired, the medical device can be partially removed from the fallopian tube to restore the ability for conception.

La présente invention concerne divers modes de réalisation de dispositifs et de procédés médicaux utilisables en vue de l'occlusion d'une trompe de Fallope à des fins contraceptives et de stérilisation permanente. Dans un mode de réalisation, ce dispositif médical comprend un élément extérieur, un élément intérieur et un élément permettant une croissance tissulaire. L'élément extérieur comprend une surface extérieure et une surface intérieure, la surface intérieure délimitant un orifice percé dans l'élément extérieur. L'élément intérieur est conçu en vue d'être positionné au sein de l'orifice percé dans l'élément extérieur. L'élément permettant une croissance tissulaire est fixé à la surface extérieure de l'élément extérieur et est conçu pour y induire une croissance tissulaire. Grâce à cette configuration, ce dispositif médical peut être implanté dans la trompe de Fallope et y servir de dispositif d'occlusion permanent. Si nécessaire, ce dispositif médical peut être partiellement retiré de la trompe de Fallope afin de restaurer la capacité de conception.

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