Apparatus for tubal occlusion

A device for occluding the bands of the fallopian tubes (11) of a woman, such that said device comprises an elongated member (20) having a plug or connection (24) disposed near the distal end of the elongate element (20), said plug or connection (24) of a size and dimensions to fit within the ligation of the uterine tubes (11) of women, and a power source capable of supplying enough energy to cause thermal injury ligation fallopian Tube (11), so that the device is characterized in that: the source of energy capable of powering the plug or connection (24), for heating the plug (24) to temperatures sufficient to cause thermal injury ligation of the uterine tubes (11) is connected to the plug; and the plug or connection (24) is coupled to the distal tip of said elongate member (20) so that can be disengaged.