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Method for the detection, location and extraction of an intrauterine device

  • US 4,572,162 A
  • Filed: 01/23/1984
  • Issued: 02/25/1986
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/23/1984
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for the detection, location and extraction of an intrauterine device having a magnetic portion located in a projecting portion of the device, which comprises the steps of:

  • a. inserting into the uterus of a patient a probe comprising a grasping means and at least two Hall effect generators disposed perpendicularly to each other in electrical connection with an indicator means which responds to the output voltage of the Hall generators;

    b. sensing the location of the magnetic portion with the probe,c. adjusting the position of the probe in response to the indicator means until the probe is in close proximity to the intrauterine device;

    d. actuating the grasping means to grasp a portion of the intrauterine device within the uterus; and

    e. extracting the probe together with the intrauterine device from the uterus.

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