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Deployment actuation system for intrafallopian contraception

  • US 8,079,364 B2
  • Filed: 03/28/2011
  • Issued: 12/20/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/23/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A contraceptive delivery system comprising:

  • a contraceptive device insertable into a female reproductive organ, the contraceptive device having an inner portion and an outer portion surrounding the inner portion, wherein the outer portion is expandable from a small profile configuration to a large profile configuration;

    a release catheter having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending therethrough, wherein the distal end of the release catheter releasably engages the contraceptive device;

    a core shaft extending through the lumen of the release catheter, the core shaft being releasably coupled to the contraceptive device;

    a handle connected with a proximal end of the core shaft, the handle having a size and shape suitable for gripping with a hand;

    a first actuator mounted on the handle, wherein movement of the first actuator by hand causes the contraceptive device to expand and affix to the female reproductive organ; and

    a second actuator mounted on the handle, wherein movement of the second actuator by hand causes the contraceptive device to be decoupled from core shaft.

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