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Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and methods

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  • US 6,634,361 B1
  • Filed: 06/01/1999
  • Issued: 10/21/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A tissue reaction contraceptive device for use in a fallopian tube, the fallopian tube having tubal tissues, the contraceptive device comprising:

  • a coil having a proximal end and a distal end and defining an axis therebetween, the coil being axially flexible and having a cross-section suitable for insertion into the fallopian tube; and

    an element disposed along the coil, the element adapted to incite a tissue reaction in the tubal tissues adjacent the coil so as to inhibit conception, wherein the element comprises a perforate material defining surface pores which promote tissue ingrowth of the tubal tissues.

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