Contraception

FDA approves new female sterilization device

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, December 8th, 2002

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a small metallic implant that is placed into the fallopian tubes of women who wish to be permanently sterilized. Unlike other currently available surgical sterilization procedures for women, placement of the device does not require an incision or general anesthesia.

The product is the Essure System manufactured by Conceptus, Inc., of San Carlos, California. FDA expedited review of the product because of its potential benefit to couples seeking alternative means of sterilization.

During the implantation procedure, the physician inserts one of the devices into each of the two fallopian tubes. This...

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