Method and apparatus for creating intrauterine adhesions
OwnerMichael J. GIRARD, Paul Danielson +4inventors
InventorsMichael J. GIRARD, Paul Danielson, James Elliott Coad, James Presthus, Karen Elizabeth Peterson, Douglas J. Duchon
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Abstract
In general, the present invention contemplates an implantable device for treating excessive bleeding in a body cavity. The device comprises a biocompatible material, for example polyethylene teraphathalate (PET), which is deliverable into the body cavity. The biocompatible material contains an attribute(s) that promotes tissue reaction or growth that results in a tissue response and/or adhesion formation within the body cavity to reduce or stop the excessive bleeding.
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An implant for reducing uterine bleeding comprising:
- a layered fabric implant having a size and shape suitable for implantation within a predetermined portion of a patient's uterus;
- wherein the layered fabric implant promotes uterine tissue in-growth therein or therethrough
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.