Patent ID: 6936048

Claim:
An echogenic medical needle for transvaginal ultrasound directed reduction of uterine myomas and fibroids comprising: an electrically conductive outer tubular member having an inner surface, a distal end having a echogenic surface formed therein, and a proximal end; an active electrode near said distal end; a radiofrequency insulation sheath surrounding an outer portion of said outer member, said radiofrequency insulation defining a segment of said outer member that is insulated from radiofrequency and a segment of said outer member that is not radiofrequency-insulated, such that said radiofrequency insulation segment extends from said proximal end to said distal end; an electrical connector attached to said proximal end that is in electrical communication with said active electrode; and a vaginal ultrasonic probe baying an attached needle guide whereby said medical needle is positioned in said needle guide.