Patent ID: 6024753
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
Device for staunching uterine bleeding comprising an expandable balloon and a tubular handle connected therewith for the insertion of the balloon into the uterine cavity, a hose for connecting the balloon to a fluid source, and means for supplying fluid under pressure to the balloon to effect and maintain the expansion thereof, the balloon being dimensioned to fill the uterine cavity at expansion and to exert pressure against the wall defining said cavity over substantially the total surface of said wall, wherein the device comprises also a control unit including said means for supplying fluid under pressure, and a pressure gauge, the hose at one end thereof is passed through the handle and connected with the balloon, and at the other end thereof has a connector for connection to the fluid source, and said hose together with the balloon the handle and the connector forms a separate unit for one-way use.