Device and method for aligning with the tubal ostium

摘要

The present invention relates to an alignment device and method for facilitating alignment of a medical instrument with the tubal ostium of the Fallopian tubes. More particularly, the alignment device includes an expandable member, either in the form of a balloon member or sponge member, which is expandable from a contracted state to an expanded state by a fluid. In addition, the alignment device includes a catheter member attached to the expandable member and also includes, guiding means, in the form of passageways or the like, for guiding a medical instrument through the expandable member.