Patent ID: 9730840
Date: 2017-08-15
CPC Classifications: A61B,A61F

Claim:
1. A method for collecting stems cells in uterine fluids, comprising: a) providing an intrauterine device in a compressed state to an intrauterine cavity of a mammal, the intrauterine device comprising: wherein the compressed state of the intrauterine device comprises the flexible tubing member and the absorbent member in close proximity or wrapped around the central tubing member b) maintaining the intrauterine device within the intrauterine cavity for more than one day to collect and retain uterine fluids within a reservoir portion located inside the central tubing member; c) removing absorbed fluids and cells from the intrauterine device; and d) separating the stem cells from the absorbed fluids and cells removed from the intrauterine device.