Positioning method and apparatus for delivering vapor to the uterus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9743974
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13292889

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A method and system of providing therapy to a patient's uterus. The method can include the steps of inserting a uterine ablation device into the uterus; expanding a distal anchor; inflating a proximal balloon to pull the distal anchor proximally and seat the distal anchor against the internal os of the uterus; inflating a central balloon to seal the cervix; delivering vapor from the uterine ablation device into the uterus; and condensing the vapor on tissue within the uterus. The can include a cervical collar adapted to place a distal portion of the device within the uterus when the cervical collar contacts an external os of the cervix.

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  • AEGEA MEDICAL INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bacich, Steven Robert Half Moon Bay, US 14 212
Daniels, Roxanne San Francisco, US 4 64
Gurskis, Donnell William Belmont, US 14 212
Magen, Hugh Edward San Francisco, US 17 165
Peliks, Robert Bilgor Redwood City, US 29 278

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