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No retreatment in 75% after global ablation. (Thermachoice).
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. --In the longest follow-up study on any of the global ablation technologies, 75% of 188 women followed for 4-6 years after a Thermachoice ablation needed no further surgery to control menorrhagia.
In all, 86% of patients avoided hysterectomy, and 87% did not need reablation, Dr. George A. Vilos said at an international congress on uterine fibroids sponsored by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. The Gynecare Thermachoice system destroys endometrial tissue using heat transferred from an intrauterine balloon filled with heated ...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire November 10, 2006 700+ words
...women undergoing treatment with GYNECARE THERMACHOICE* III Uterine Balloon Therapy System...NPAC) following treatment with GYNECARE THERMACHOICE III. The success rates in the...dysmenorrhea). "These results show that GYNECARE THERMACHOICE III is a safe and effective choice...
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...15). About Treatment with GYNECARE THERMACHOICE Uterine Balloon Therapy System GYNECARE THERMACHOICE* Uterine Balloon Therapy System...non-cancerous) causes. GYNECARE THERMACHOICE uses heat to treat the endometrium...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 13, 2003 700+ words
...Market approval (PMA) for the new GYNECARE THERMACHOICE* III Uterine Balloon Therapy System...previously treated with the original GYNECARE THERMACHOICE device confirms efficacy and patient...States treat menorrhagia. The GYNECARE THERMACHOICE system, which has been used to...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 30, 2003 700+ words
...heavy menstrual periods) with the GYNECARE THERMACHOICE* Uterine Balloon Therapy System...annually in the United States. The GYNECARE THERMACHOICE Uterine Balloon Therapy System...activity the day after treatment. GYNECARE THERMACHOICE has been used to treat more than...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire July 28, 2006 700+ words
...amp; Urology, makers of the GYNECARE THERMACHOICE* Uterine Balloon Therapy system...or repeat endometrial ablation. GYNECARE THERMACHOICE Uterine Balloon Therapy is not...company. For more information about GYNECARE THERMACHOICE, please visit http://www...
- Conceptus and Gynecare to Begin Immediate Co-Promotion of Essure and...
- Press release article from: Business Wire July 27, 2004 700+ words
...allowing for use of the Essure(R) procedure with the GYNECARE THERMACHOICE(TM) Uterine Balloon Therapy System. These modifications...Birth Control performed immediately prior to treatment by GYNECARE THERMACHOICE(TM) endometrial ablation. Pregnancy after any form...
- Product Briefs.
- Newspaper article from: Medical Device Daily May 15, 2003 700+ words
...company, said the FDA has given premarket approval for the Gynecare Thermachoice III Uterine Balloon Therapy System, a device indicated...perform, the company said. During the procedure using the Gynecare Thermachoice device, a balloon catheter is inserted into the uterus...
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- Press release article from: Business Wire August 5, 2005 700+ words
...efficacy of the concomitant use of the Essure device and the GYNECARE THERMACHOICE(a) Uterine Balloon Therapy System. Building upon...together on an informal basis at future medical meetings. GYNECARE THERMACHOICE is the only global endometrial device FDA approved for...
Source: HighBeam Research, No retreatment in 75% after global ablation. (Thermachoice).