Steven D. Goedeke;Charles L. Euteneuer;Thomas K. Hektner;David M. Crompton
发明人:
Steven D. Goedeke,Charles L. Euteneuer,Thomas K. Hektner,David M. Crompton
申请号：
US13712471
公开号：
US20130150418A1
申请日:
2012.12.12
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2013
代理人:
摘要：
Method and apparatus are disclosed for applying a therapeutic amount of a non-systemic vasoconstrictor inside the uterus to control abnormal uterine bleeding. The abnormal bleeding can be due to excessive menstrual blood flow, bleeding from a surgical procedure, postpartum bleeding or any other acute or chronic condition. The vasoconstrictor includes topical agents such as an alpha-adrenergic agonist, for example oxymetazoline. The delivery system can include a catheter having means for retaining position of a distal portion within the uterus. A proximal portion can extend outside of the body for coupling to a vasoconstrictor source, or alternatively, the proximal portion can terminate within the vaginal canal and include a docking port for coupling to a source of vasoconstrictor that is inserted therein. In other embodiments, an applicator is disclosed that is positioned in fluid communication with the lumen of the cervix and allows application of a vasoconstrictor therein.
