Sinus wall implant

摘要

An apparatus comprises an absorbent body, a non-permeable feature, and a port feature. The absorbent body comprises a wicking feature. The non-permeable feature is coupled with the absorbent body. The non-permeable feature and at least a portion of the absorbent body are configured to fit in an opening in a paranasal sinus wall. The port feature extends through the absorbent body. The port feature defines a lumen. The wicking feature extends outwardly relative to the port lumen. During installation of the apparatus, the non-permeable feature is positioned in an opening in the paranasal sinus wall. The absorbent body is oriented such that the wicking feature is in contact with mucosal tissue in a sinus cavity defined by the paranasal sinus wall. A proximal portion of the absorbent body is positioned outside the paranasal sinus wall.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising:
(a) an absorbent body, wherein the absorbent body comprises a wicking feature; (b) a non-permeable feature coupled with the absorbent body, wherein the non-permeable feature and at least a portion of the absorbent body are configured to fit in an opening in a paranasal sinus wall; and (c) a port feature extending through the absorbent body, wherein the port feature defines an open lumen, wherein the wicking feature extends outwardly relative to the port feature, wherein the port feature comprises a tubular structure with a longitudinal axis, and wherein the wicking feature extends obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis.