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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2011
Filed:
May. 09, 2008
James F. Mcguckin, Jr., Radnor, PA (US);
David M. Schaller, Wallingfodrd, CT (US);
James Erich Bressler, Langhorne, PA (US);
James F. McGuckin, Jr., Radnor, PA (US);
David M. Schaller, Wallingfodrd, CT (US);
James Erich Bressler, Langhorne, PA (US);
Rex Medical, L.P., Conshohocken, PA (US);
Abstract
A device for occluding the fallopian tube including a retention member and a mesh material supported by the retention member. The retention member has a first lower profile configuration for delivery and a second expanded configuration for placement within the fallopian tube. The mesh material is configured to block passage of an egg through the tube. The member has a plurality of tube engagement members to secure the retention member to the fallopian tube.