METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VERIFYING OCCLUSION OF FALLOPIAN TUBES

A device for verifying occlusion of the fallopian tube in a female subjec t includes an elongate gas delivery member having a lumen disposed therein, the elongate gas delivery member adapted for sealing engagement with the sub ject's uterus. The device includes a pressurized insufflation gas source cou pled to the elongate gas delivery member, the insufflation gas source being in communication with the lumen of the elongate gas delivery member. The ins ufflation gas may include, for example, carbon dioxide. In one aspect, the d evice includes a pressure sensor or gauge to measure intra-uterine pressure to verify occlusion of the fallopian tube(s). In another aspect, the flow ra te of insufflation gas into the uterus may be measured using a flow meter to verify occlusion of the fallopian tube(s).