The Essure Procedure is Easy
The following are the key steps to the Essure insert placement procedure. For more detailed instructions, please read this document
Step 1: Visualize the Ostia
- Uterus distended with physiologic saline
- Tubal ostium in center of visual field
- Identify and assess both ostia hysteroscopically before proceeding to insert placement
Step 2: Position the Delivery Catherer
- Delivery catheter advanced until black positioning marker is at tubal ostium
- Delivery catheter withdrawn away from insert into operating channel of hysteroscope
Step 3: Release the Catheter with the Gold Band
- Gold band is aligned outside the tubal ostium
- Green release catheter withdrawn to expand the insert
Step 4: Position the Insert
- Insert properly positioned and deployed across utero-tubal junction
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