Method for the detection, location and extraction of an intrauterine device
First Claim
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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Abstract
A system for the detection, location and extraction of an intrauterine device ("IUD") including a magnetic IUD, a locator probe to be used intravaginally and an extractor probe to be used intrauterinally, both containing at least one Hall effect generator. The probe is inserted into the patient and an indicator means is provided to communicate the presence of the IUD, in the case of the locator, or the distance of the IUD from the probe, in the case of the extractor. After positioning the extractor next to the IUD using the indicator for guidance, grasping means in the extractor is actuated to effect temporary attachment of the IUD to the extractor which is then withdrawn from the uterus.
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11 Claims
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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:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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