Uterine therapy device and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8216217
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12197096

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In some embodiments the method includes inserting an access tool through a cervix and a cervical canal into the uterus; placing an expansion mechanism in contact with tissue within the uterus to move uterine tissue surfaces away from an opening in an access tool lumen; delivering vapor through the vapor delivery tool into the uterus; and condensing the vapor on tissue within the uterus. The system has an access tool adapted to be inserted through a cervical canal to place an opening of an access tool lumen within a uterus; an expansion mechanism adapted to be advanced into the uterus to move uterine tissue surfaces away from the opening in the access tool lumen; and a vapor delivery mechanism adapted to deliver condensable vapor through the access tool to the uterus, the condensable vapor being adapted to condense within the uterus.

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  • AEGEA MEDICAL INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Reyes, Ramiro Redwood City, US 14 783
Sharkey, Hugh R Redwood City, US 130 26282
Sparks, Kurt D Redwood City, US 25 1815

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