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US 8,840,625 B2Granted
Systems for performing gynecological procedures with closed visualization lumen
AssigneeHologic, Inc.
InventorsRonald D. Adams, William H. Gruber, Kevin G. Connors, Geoffrey B. Pardo, James Daniel Cole, J. Christopher Flaherty
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Abstract
Systems, methods, apparatus and devices for performing improved gynecologic and urologic procedures are disclosed. An access sheath is provided with at least one lumen, and a lens attached thereto. The various embodiments enable procedures to be performed outside the hospital setting, such as in a doctor's office or clinic.
Claims20
An intrauterine access and procedure system, comprising:
- an elongate, tubular sheath having a proximal end, a distal end and at least one lumen extending therethrough, the sheath adapted for transcervical access to a uterus;
- a tissue removal device adapted to extend through the sheath lumen for removing tissue from the site, the tissue removal device having a closed distal end and a window spaced proximally from the closed distal end and a cutting element operable to cut tissue received in the window;
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- a visualization apparatus adapted to extend through the sheath for visualizing a site within the uterus, the visualization apparatus including a sleeve, the sleeve slidingly surrounding the tissue removal device.
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