| abstract |
Methods, systems and devices for performing gynecological procedures According to one embodiment, there is provided a device for occluding a fallopian tube, the device including an outer member and an inner member The outer member may be a hollow, frusto-conical structure shaped to include an open proximal end, an open distal end, and a side wall The outer member may be self-expandable such that the distal end is biased radially outwardly In addition, the side wall may have a porous structure to permit the in growth of tissue there through Tines may be provided on the outer surface of the side wall to promote the anchonng of the outer member in a fallopian tube The inner member, which may be structured to induce scarπng, may compπse an elongated fibrous body fixed at its proximal end to the proximal end of the outer member |