Devices and methods for imaging and delivering a fertilized egg into a woman's uterus
AssigneeVolcano Corporation
InventorDavid Goodman
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Abstract
The invention generally relates to devices and methods for imaging and delivering a fertilized egg into a woman's uterus. In certain embodiments, the invention provides devices that include a body configured to fit within a lumen of a woman's reproductive system. The body includes an opening. Devices of the invention also include a channel within the body. The channel includes a distal end that is connected to the opening. Devices of the invention also include an imaging assembly coupled to the body.
Claims26
A device for imaging and delivering a fertilized egg into a woman's uterus, the device comprising:
- a body configured to fit within a lumen of a woman's reproductive system, the body comprising an opening;
- a channel within the body comprising a distal end that is connected to the opening;
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- an imaging assembly coupled to the body.
A method for imaging and delivering a fertilized egg into a woman's uterus, the method comprising:
- providing a device comprising:
- a body configured to fit within a lumen of a woman's reproductive system, the body comprising an opening;
- a channel within the body comprising a distal end that is connected to the opening;
- and an imaging assembly coupled to the body;
- inserting the device into a woman's uterus;
- simultaneously delivering a fertilized egg into the woman's uterus while imaging within the uterus.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.