The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 11, 2014
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);
Hologic, Inc., Bedford, MA (US);
Abstract
Systems, methods, apparatus and devices for performing improved gynecologic and urologic procedures are disclosed. The system and devices provide simplified use and reduced risk of adverse events. 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. An intrauterine access end procedure system includes a mechanical distension element, to eliminate the need for liquid distension media at pressure sufficient to create a risk of intravasation.