Patent ID: 6139570
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
A device for effecting necrosis of substantially all of the tissue lining a human uterus, which device includes:an introducer comprising a catheter for insertion into the human uterus, said catheter defining at least in part a liquid flow passageway and having a rigid, closed distal end portion;a removable balloon subassembly, having a distendable balloon defining an enclosure in communication with said passageway and terminating in a rigid sleeve sealingly held on and removably secured to said rigid, closed distal end portion of said catheter, said balloon being secured to a distal end of said sleeve and projecting axially beyond the distal end of the catheter when distended, and being distendable to contact substantially all of the tissue lining the human uterus;a source of liquid in fluid communication with said passageway for distending said balloon with a liquid; anda heater for heating said liquid.