Device and method for aligning with the tubal ostium
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Jul 6, 2004
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Mar 27, 2003
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Sep 24, 2001
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Sep 24, 2001
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The present invention relates to an alignment device and method for facilitating alignment of a medical instrument with the tubal ostium of the Fallopian tubes. More particularly, the alignment device includes an expandable member, either in the form of a balloon member or sponge member, which is expandable from a contracted state to an expanded state by a fluid. In addition, the alignment device includes a catheter member attached to the expandable member and also includes, guiding means, in the form of passageways or the like, for guiding a medical instrument through the expandable member.
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