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Systems and methods for performing endometrial ablation

  • US 10,299,856 B2
  • Filed: 06/12/2018
  • Issued: 05/28/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/22/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of testing a uterine ablation device prior to a uterine procedure, comprising the steps of:

  • inflating at least one sealing balloon disposed on an elongate shaft of the uterine ablation device;

    inflating a tip cover disposed over the at least one sealing balloon and a portion of the elongate shaft;

    sensing a first pressure within the tip cover;

    sensing a second pressure within a vapor generator of the uterine ablation device; and

    comparing, with an electronic controller of the uterine ablation device, the first pressure within the tip cover to the second pressure within the vapor generator to determine if the at least one sealing balloon is leaking.

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