Patent ID: 7686817
Filing Date: 2010-03-30
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An intravaginal device for occluding a female patient's uterine arteries with an unsymmetrical anatomy to treat a uterine disorder, comprising: a. a first occluding member having a first elongated shaft, a first operative proximal shaft section configured to extend out of the patient during treatment, a first distal shaft section with a first pressure applying occluding element secured to the first distal shaft section, and a first mechanism to distally extend at least part of the first pressure applying occluding element from a first position closer to the first operative proximal shaft section to a second position further away from the first operative proximal shaft section; and b. a second occluding member having a second elongated shaft, a second operative proximal shaft section configured to extend out of the patient during treatment and a second distal shaft section with a second pressure applying occluding element secured to the second distal shaft section, wherein the first and second pressure applying occluding elements are pivotally secured to the respective first and second distal shaft sections and are adapted for pivoting independently of one another; and c. a connection between the first and second occluding members which is configured to adjust spacing between the first and second pressure applying occluding elements to press the pressure applying occluding elements against the patient's vaginal wall to occlude underlying uterine arteries.