Patent ID: 8747414
Filing Date: 2014-06-10
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A method for accessing a uterus, comprising: inserting through a cervix into the uterus an elongated member so that a distal port of a working channel thereof is within the uterus distal of a distal opening of the cervix and a proximal port of the working channel of the elongated member is proximal of a proximal opening of the cervix; applying a suction to a vacuum channel of the elongated member to apply a negative fluid pressure to a tissue of the cervix via a plurality of suction holes disposed around a circumference of a portion of the elongated member extending through an outer wall thereof so that the elongated member sealingly engages an inner wall of the cervix; inserting a medical instrument through the working channel of the elongated member into the uterus; and delivering a therapeutic fluid to the uterus via the medical instrument, a sealing engagement between the inner wall of the cervix and the elongated member preventing leaking of the therapeutic fluid from the uterus.