Abstract: A sterile rack is disclosed which includes a plurality of openings, with each opening designed to retain a specific instrument in a substantially vertical position in a medical procedure such a s a transcervical sterilization procedure.

Abstract: An adaptor and adaptor kit are described in which the adaptors may be configured to be removably coupled to a working channel of an endoscope system, such as a hysteroscope system. The adaptors may include an elongate body having a central lumen extending between a distal end and a proximal end of the elongate body, and a bend along a length of the elongate body between the distal and proximal ends. The adaptors may be configured to accommodate variations in patient anatomy, such as variations in the size and shape of a uterus, and location of the ostia to the fallopian tubes. A plurality of non-identical adaptors having a number of different characteristics may be sold in a kit so that particular adaptor can be selected for use with a particular patient anatomy.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining fallopian tube occlusion are disclosed which may provide and more convenient manner of determining fallopian tube occlusion, particularly in relation to transcervical hysteroscopic sterilization with implantable inserts. In accordance with some embodiments, uterine pressure may be measured to determine occlusion with a fluid delivery system including a reservoir and a pressure monitoring device to measure a fluid pressure downstream from the reservoir.

Abstract: Assemblies and methods of inserting a delivery catheter assembly into a working channel are disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, a delivery catheter assembly is disclosed in which a tip protector sleeve is locked onto an elongated catheter sheath and slideable over a length of the elongated catheter sheath between a proximal-stop position and a distal-stop position along the elongated catheter sheath.

Abstract: Assemblies and methods of inserting a delivery catheter assembly into a working channel are disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, a delivery catheter assembly is disclosed in which a tip protector sleeve is locked onto an elongated catheter sheath and slideable over a length of the elongated catheter sheath between a proximal-stop position and a distal-stop position along the elongated catheter sheath. In accordance with some embodiments, a sealing cap is disclosed in which a proximal seal of the sealing cap is configured to reduce fluid leakage when a delivery system is inserted through the proximal seal, and a self closing seal of the sealing cap is configured to reduce fluid leakage when a delivery system is not inserted into the sealing cap.

Abstract: A projectile may include a body and a base fixed to a rear end of the body. The base may include a gas cavity and an opening extending from a rear end of the base to the gas cavity. A retention plug may be disposed in the opening wherein a fit between the retention plug and the opening is such that propellant gas pressure in the gas cavity forces the retention plug out of the opening. The retention plug may include at least one gas conduit between an outer surface of the retention plug and the gas cavity. A plurality of fins may be rotatably fixed to the base. The fins may have a folded position and a deployed position.

Abstract: Devices and method for occluding a fallopian tube. The devices, in one embodiment, may include a plurality of expandable occluding members coupled by respective dissolvable connecting members.

Abstract: The various embodiments of the present inventions provide stabilization devices and methods for use of the stabilization devices with minimally invasive gynecological procedures such as methods of preventing pregnancy by inserting intrafallopian contraceptive devices into the fallopian tubes.

Abstract: Devices and method for occluding a fallopian tube. The devices, in one embodiment, may include a plurality of expandable occluding members coupled by respective dissolvable connecting members.

Abstract: The various embodiments of the present inventions provide stabilization devices and methods for use of the stabilization devices with minimally invasive gynecological procedures such as methods of preventing pregnancy by inserting intrafallopian contraceptive devices into the fallopian tubes

Abstract: The various embodiments of the present inventions provide stabilization devices and methods for use of the stabilization devices with minimally invasive gynecological procedures such as methods of preventing pregnancy by inserting intrafallopian contraceptive devices into the fallopian tubes.

Abstract: Contraceptive devices that provide substantially immediate and permanent sterilization are described herein. Systems and methods for transcervically delivering the contraceptive devices are also described herein. The contraceptive device may include an expandable implant. The implant includes hydrogel to provide substantially immediate sterilization, and tissue in-growth fibers to provide permanent sterilization. As an alternative or in combination to hydrogel, the implant may include copper or cupric ions to provide substantially immediate sterilization. The implant may also include hydrogel to improve trackability of the implant through an ovarian pathway.

Abstract: The various embodiments of the present inventions provide stabilization devices and methods for use of the stabilization devices with minimally invasive gynecological procedures such as methods of preventing pregnancy by inserting intrafallopian contraceptive devices into the fallopian tubes.

Abstract: Transcervical pathway systems and methods are described. The system may include a delivery sheath having a first longitudinal opening and a second longitudinal opening. A visualization system, such as a hysteroscope, is deliverable through the first longitudinal opening of the delivery sheath. An implant delivery system is deliverable through the second longitudinal opening of the sheath. The implant delivery system may include a guide and an implant delivery system moveably (e.g. slideably) engaged with the guide.

Abstract: Devices, such as medical devices for inhibiting conception, and methods of using and/or making these devices. In one aspect of the disclosure, a medical device has a delivery system and a first insert, which is removably coupled to the delivery system and which is designed to be deployed within a portion of a first fallopian tube, and a second insert, which is removably coupled to the delivery system and which is designed to be deployed within a portion of a second fallopian tube. Other aspects of the disclosure include, among other things, inserts made from one or more polymers; inserts which are designed to pierce and remain in place; and inserts which are implanted through a fluid delivery system.

Abstract: Devices, such as medical devices for inhibiting conception, and methods of using and/or making these devices. In one aspect of the disclosure, a medical device has a delivery system and a first insert, which is removably coupled to the delivery system and which is designed to be deployed within a portion of a first fallopian tube, and a second insert, which is removably coupled to the delivery system and which is designed to be deployed within a portion of a second fallopian tube. Other aspects of the disclosure include, among other things, inserts made from one or more polymers; inserts which are designed to pierce and remain in place; and inserts which are implanted through a fluid delivery system.

Abstract: Devices and method for occluding a fallopian tube. The devices, in one embodiment, may include a plurality of expandable occluding members coupled by respective dissolvable connecting members.

Abstract: The various embodiments of the present inventions provide stabilization devices and methods for use of the stabilization devices with minimally invasive gynecological procedures such as methods of preventing pregnancy by inserting intrafallopian contraceptive devices into the fallopian tubes.

Abstract: The various embodiments of the present inventions provide stabilization devices and methods for use of the stabilization devices with minimally invasive gynecological procedures such as methods of preventing pregnancy by inserting intrafallopian contraceptive devices into the fallopian tubes

Abstract: A mobile cleaning workbench that may be used for manually washing equipment components, parts or other articles is provided. The cleaning station provides a source of water or other cleaning liquid for use in the washing of an article in a wash basin. A drain is provided for removal of cleaning liquid from the wash basin. Since some chemicals produce vapors which are emitted as chemical-laden articles are moved about, alternative embodiments of the invention include a ventilation exhaust system that removes the vapors from the washing area and transfers them to a remote location via appropriate ducting.