DEVICE POSITIONABLE IN THE UTERINE CAVITY AND METHOD OF TREATMENT THEREOF

Abstract: a delivery vehicle for a silver ion source such as silver nitrate and the like, suitable for use in the treatment of menorrhagia, comprises a plurality of beads bearing a tissue cauterizing amount of a silver ion source. in some embodiments, the silver ion source is silver nitrate, in combination with a binder of hydroxy propyl cellulose and a diluent of potassium nitrate. in some embodiments, the plurality of beads is useful in treating menorrhagia of a mammalian uterus. silver ions are delivered in a sufficient amount to the endometrium to cause necrosis of the endometrial tissue.

Inventor(s): Ilan BARAM, Eran NIR

CPC Classification: A61M31/002 ({Devices for releasing a drug at a continuous and controlled rate for a prolonged period of time (artificial gland structures or devices ; intra-uterine contraceptive devices ; tampons for introducing into the vagina , ; suppositories or bougies for intra-vaginal or intra-uterine application ; physical forms of medicinal preparations for sustained or differential drug release , )})

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