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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 07, 2007
William H. Gruber, Southborough, MA (US);
Ronald D. Adams, Holliston, MA (US);
Kevin G. Connors, Wellesley, MA (US);
Geoffrey B. Pardo, Cambridge, MA (US);
James Daniel Cole, Wayland, MA (US);
J. Christopher Flaherty, Topsfield, MA (US);
William H. Gruber, Southborough, MA (US);
Ronald D. Adams, Holliston, MA (US);
Kevin G. Connors, Wellesley, MA (US);
Geoffrey B. Pardo, Cambridge, MA (US);
James Daniel Cole, Wayland, MA (US);
J. Christopher Flaherty, Topsfield, MA (US);
Interlace Medical, Inc., Framingham, MA (US);
Abstract
Systems, methods, apparatus and devices for performing improved gynecologic and urologic procedures are disclosed. Patient benefit is achieved through improved outcomes, reduced pain, especially peri-procedural pain, and reduced recovery times. The various embodiments enable procedures to be performed outside the hospital setting, such as in a doctor's office or clinic. Distension is achieved mechanically, rather than with liquid distension media, thereby eliminating the risk of intravasation.