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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 29, 2010
Russell K. Layton, Jr., Acton, MA (US);
Lionel Stewart Maclean, Allston, MA (US);
David Freed, Westborough, MA (US);
Brian Hanley, Framingham, MA (US);
Russell K. Layton, Jr., Acton, MA (US);
Lionel Stewart MacLean, Allston, MA (US);
David Freed, Westborough, MA (US);
Brian Hanley, Framingham, MA (US);
Cytyc Corporation, Malborough, MA (US);
Abstract
A device for sealing a cervical opening includes a support structure, and a seal coupled to the support structure, the seal having a surface for abutting against tissue next to the cervical opening, wherein the seal is tiltable relative to the support structure. A device for sealing a cervical opening includes a support structure, and a member coupled to the support structure, wherein the member is inflatable to create a seal for abutting against cervical tissue. A device for sealing a cervical opening includes a seal having a surface for contacting tissue next to the cervical opening, an opening formed on the surface of the seal, and a vacuum port, wherein the opening is in fluid communication with the vacuum port.