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Echogenic needle for transvaginal ultrasound directed reduction of uterine fibroids and an associated method

  • US 20050228288A1
  • Filed: 06/02/2005
  • Published: 10/13/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/16/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An echogenic medical needle comprising:

  • a tubular outer member having a distal end and proximal end, said tubular outer member being positionable into a needle guide that is attached to a vaginal ultrasonic probe;

    an echogenic surface disposed proximal to said distal end;

    a cryo-insulation sheath disposed on said outer tubular member and defining a distal segment of said outer member that is cryo-noninsulated so that said distal end can be placed in cryogenic contact with uterine fibroids; and

    a cryogen supply tube extending from said proximal end to said distal end through which a cryogenic supply is provided to said distal end.

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