Cervical Medical Device, System and Method

a medical device and cervical canal technology, applied in the direction of dilators, surgery, etc., can solve the problems of unintentional perforation of the uterine wall, additional visits to the doctor, and inconveniences associated with the use of misoprostol
US20070032814A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-08HIBLER TIMOTHY B
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
HIBLER TIMOTHY B
Publication Date
2007-02-08
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A device and method for dilating a cervical canal. The device includes an elongated member with an expandable anchoring component attached to its distal tip. An expandable dilating member is attached to the elongated member proximally of the anchoring component for dilating the cervical canal. The anchoring component can be expanded after insertion of the device into the cervical canal to correctly position the device relative to the canal. A device and method for sealing a cervical canal is also provided. The device includes a tube having an expandable seal assembly attached to its distal end. The seal assembly has a ridged or corrugated surface when it is in an expanded condition to provide a seal for the cervical canal.
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[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. App. 10 / 719,500 filed Nov. 21, 2003, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,105,007, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional App. 60 / 428,397, filed on Nov. 21, 2002.FIELD OF THE INVENTIONS

[0002] The present invention relates to medical devices, systems, and methods for dilating a cervical canal in a female patient. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONS

[0003] The cervix is a dense yet distendible organ that responds to internal pressure (within the endocervical canal) by expanding within anatomical limits to assume the diameter or shape of the item causing the pressure. If this pressure is applied gradually, the tissues of the cervix will usually experience minimal damage. It has been observed that if the pressure is maintained for a short period of time, the cervix will temporarily fix itself to that diameter. In other words, the cervix will temporarily stay open even after the pressure has been removed. It will then gradually return to its normal resting d...

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