Method and apparatus for endometrial ablation in combination with intrafallopian contraceptive devices

摘要

Systems and methods for treating a female reproductive system are disclosed. An intrafallopian device, which may be at least partially non-conductive, is delivered to a fallopian tube. A subsequent uterine ablation may be performed. The ablation element may include insulators at portions of the ablation element contactable with a fallopian tube or intrafallopian device.

主权项

1. A method of sterilizing reproductive tissue comprising:
delivering an expandable ablation element to a uterus of a patient, the expandable ablation element comprising an electrode array portion, a pair of non-conductive portions, and a pair of delivery lumens in the pair of non-conductive portions; expanding the ablation element to conform to the uterus with the pair of non-conductive portions occupying a pair of corner regions of the expanded ablation element adjacent a pair of ostia of a pair of fallopian tubes such that the electrode array does not contact the ostia; delivering an implantable device to one of the fallopian tubes through one of the delivery lumens in one of the non-conductive portions of the expanded ablation element; inciting a tissue reaction of the fallopian tube with an element of the implantable device so as to affix the implantable device within the fallopian tube; and ablating the uterus using the electrode array portion.