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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 08, 2013
Filed:
May. 04, 2010
Victor E. Viray, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Daniel Rogy, San Jose, CA (US);
Doug C. Harrington, San Jose, CA (US);
Jason John Umhoefer, Mountain View, CA (US);
Matthew Laplaca, Cumberland, RI (US);
Jim Duronio, Westford, MA (US);
Victor E. Viray, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Daniel Rogy, San Jose, CA (US);
Doug C. Harrington, San Jose, CA (US);
Jason John Umhoefer, Mountain View, CA (US);
Matthew LaPlaca, Cumberland, RI (US);
Jim Duronio, Westford, MA (US);
Hologic, Inc., Marlborough, MA (US);
Abstract
Implants for placement in the fallopian tube are provided that comprise radiopaque material. Implants include an inner core of silicone, a radiopaque material, an outer porous portion surrounding the inner core, and, optionally, a sound-reflecting air pocket. The implant may be detected in a fluoroscopic image and/or via ultrasound after placement of the implant in the fallopian tube.