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Can CO2 gas be used for hysteroscopic procedures to place the micro-insert?

April 26, 2017CO2 Gas hysteroscopic micro-insert procedures Used

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Can CO2 gas be used for hysteroscopic procedures to place the micro-insert?

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There is no clinical trial data on the use of CO2. The Essure system has been optimized with a hydrophilic coating on the outer catheter to work in a saline environment. Without fluid, this hydrophilic coating is not activated and will not aid in insertion.