Kelly Jean Chapman

US Patent:

8347887, Jan 8, 2013

Filed:

Dec 21, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/643590

Inventors:

Kelly Ann Chapman - Altadena CA, US

Assignee:

AMS Research Corporation - Minnetonka MN

International Classification:

A61F 6/06
A61B 17/08

US Classification:

128830, 606153

Abstract:

An anastomosis device and related methods of using said device for reversing a female sterilization procedure. The anastomosis device can include a tissue approximation structure allowing for grasping and approximation of proximal and distal tube stumps remaining from the sterilization procedure so as to restore a lumen defined by the fallopian tubes for subsequent passage of reproductive cells. The anastomosis device can comprise a catheter body that is advanced through the reproductive tract, past the uterus and into the proximal stump. A flexible guidewire can guide a tissue approximation structure to the proximal stump wherein a set of proximal approximating structures are extended to grasp the proximal stump. The tissue approximation structure is then advanced into the distal stump wherein a set of distal approximating structures grasp the distal stump and cause the proximal and distal stumps to be brought into contact so as to commence biological healing.