Tissue encapsulation of the proximal Essure micro-insert from the uterine cavity following hysteroscopic sterilization.

Study Objective: To assess the interaction between the trailing ends of a sterilization micro-insert extending into the uterine cavity and the surrounding uterine tissue environment over time.

Design: Multicenter, retrospective observational study (Canadian Task Force classification II-1).

Setting: Hospital-based clinical research centers.

Successful pregnancy outcome with the use of in vitro fertilization after Essure hysteroscopic sterilization.

Objective: To assess the compatibility of pregnancy after IVF and ET procedures with the presence of the Essure microinsert.

Design: Prospective, single-arm, clinical study (Canadian Task Force classification III).

Setting: Clinical research center.

Ultrasound: an effective method for localization of the echogenic Essure sterilization micro-insert: correlation with radiologic evaluations.

Study Objective: To examine the reliability and practicality of performing office-based transvaginal ultrasound for determining the ease of locating the Essure hysteroscopic sterilization micro-insert and compare its usefulness against established radiologic evaluations.

Design: Prospective single-center, single-arm, clinical study (Canadian Task Force classification xx).

Setting: Hospital-based clinical research center.

Essure hysteroscopic sterilization: results based on utilizing a new coil catheter delivery system.

Study Objective: To assess the safety and placement effectiveness of a new delivery catheter for the Essure micro-insert hysteroscopic sterilization system.

Design: Prospective, multicenter, single-arm clinical study. (Canadian Task Force classification II-3).

Microinsert nonincisional hysteroscopic sterilization.

Objective: To assess the safety, effectiveness, and reliability of a tubal occlusion microinsert for permanent contraception, as well as to document patient recovery from the placement procedure and overall patient satisfaction.

Methods: A cohort of 518 previously fertile women seeking sterilization participated in this prospective, phase III, international, multicenter trial. Microinsert placement was attempted in 507 women.

Hysteroscopic sterilization using a micro-insert device: results of a multicentre Phase II study.

Background: Unlike laparoscopic surgery for interval tubal sterilization, a hysteroscopic approach obviates surgical incision and requires only local anaesthesia or intravenous sedation. The safety, tolerability and efficacy of an hysteroscopically placed micro-insert device was evaluated.

Methods: A cohort of 227 previously fertile women participated in this prospective international multicentre trial.