APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING FLUID TRANSFER BETWEEN AN OVIDUCT AND A UTERINE CAVITY

摘要

Apparatus for preventing fluid transfer through an opening connecting an oviduct to a uterine cavity comprising an insert (12) for insertion into the oviduct through the opening leading from the uterine cavity to the oviduct, a seal (11) carried by the insert (12) for engaging uterine tissue leading to the opening and receiving fibroblast ingrowth to create a hermetic seal between the oviduct and the uterine cavity, and an engagement element (16, 72) supported by the insert (12) for securing the insert (12) to the oviduct.