Lavage system

Uterine lavage apparatus for use in lavaging a gravid uterus comprising:

• lavage fluid supply means for supplying fluid at above ambient pressure;
• a first catheter defining a supply lumen and a drain lumen and having a distal end for positioning in the uterus of an animal and a proximal end, the supply lumen in communication with the fluid supply means and extending from said proximal end to said distal end, and the drain lumen extending from said distal end to said proximal end;
• a drain tube for extending into the gravid uterus having a proximal end in communication with said drain lumen and a distal end for location in the gravid uterus to permit fluid communication between the interior of the gravid uterus and the drain lumen;
• and
• means on the first catheter for sealing the catheter in the uterus.

Uterine lavage apparatus for use in supplying and draining lavage fluid to and from the uterus of an animal comprising:

• a first catheter defining a supply lumen and a drain lumen and having a distal end for positioning in the uterus and a proximal end, the supply lumen extending from said proximal end to said distal end and the drain lumen extending from said distal end to said proximal end;
• a pair of bilateral catheters extending from said distal end of the first catheter for positioning in respective horns of the uterus, each said bilateral catheter defining a lumen for fluid communication between said supply lumen and the interior of the respective horns;
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• means on the first catheter for sealing the catheter in the uterus.