EP 0814727 B1 20020529 - TRANS-CERVICAL INFUSION PIPETTE
Title (en)
TRANS-CERVICAL INFUSION PIPETTE
Title (de)
TRANSCERVICALE INFUSIONSPIPETTE
Title (fr)
PIPETTE D'INJECTION TRANS-UTERINE
Publication
Application
Priority
- US 9620884 W 19961218
- US 58147495 A 19951218
Abstract (en)
[origin: WO9722309A1] Pipettes for infusing the uterus are disclosed, each pipette being generally comprised of a proximal end, a mid-section and an enlarged distal tip. The proximal end has a coupling portion for engagement with a fluid-expressing syringe. Distal tips disclosed are of two primary shapes, one having a generally hemispherical distal zone of expanding diameter in a distal to proximal direction; and, another having a generally frusto-conical distal zone, with a similary expanding diameter. Each tip also has a frusto-conical proximal zone, decreasing in diameter in a distal to proximal direction. One embodiment includes a generally cylindrical medial zone between its distal and proximal zones. The method of the invention includes using a guide hand in the anal canal above the cervical area to align the enlarged distal end of the pipette with the cervix; driving the pipette through the cervix until a decrease in resistance is sensed; and then, pulling back on the pipette such that its enlarged distal tip effects a sealing action against the rim of the inner cervical opening. Once the fluid is infused into the uterus, the pipette is withdrawn.
IPC 1-7
IPC 8 full level
A61D 19/02 (2006.01)
CPC (source: EP)
A61D 19/027 (2013.01)
Designated contracting state (EPC)
AT BE CH DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE
DOCDB simple family (publication)
WO 9722309 A1 19970626; AT E218051 T1 20020615; AU 1690197 A 19970714; CA 2213252 A1 19970626; CA 2213252 C 20051018; DE 69621433 D1 20020704; DE 69621433 T2 20030109; EP 0814727 A1 19980107; EP 0814727 B1 20020529
DOCDB simple family (application)
US 9620884 W 19961218; AT 96945684 T 19961218; AU 1690197 A 19961218; CA 2213252 A 19961218; DE 69621433 T 19961218; EP 96945684 A 19961218