Method for permanent occlusion of fallopian tube

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8011370
APP PUB NO 20090159088A1
SERIAL NO

12340265

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Disclosed is a method and apparatus of contraception. The apparatus can include an implant sized for insertion into a fallopian tube. The implant can comprise a plurality of loose, bulked fibers. The fibers can be formed from one or more bioabsorbable materials, for example, the method can include inserting the implant into a fallopian tube and occluding the fallopian tube with the implant.

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COVIDIEN LP15 HAMPSHIRE STREET MANSFIELD MA 02048

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Karabey, Halil I San Jose, US 17 712
Mirizzi, Michael S San Jose, US 56 2458
Prestezog, Anna G Sunnyvale, US 11 576
Rodriguez, John W San Jose, US 11 328

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