发明名称 |
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA |
摘要 |
A system for treating an airway disorder is provided with an implant body configured to conform to an airway-interface tissue site in a manner compatible with normal physiological function of the site. In some embodiments, the implant body has a V-shape with first and second elongated legs configured for implantation in airway-interface tissue. The first and second elongated legs are configured to apply tensile forces to the tissue. Methods of using such systems are also provided. |
申请公布号 |
US2016022470(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.01.28 |
申请号 |
US201514877862 |
申请日期 |
2015.10.07 |
申请人 |
GILLIS Edward M.;SHADDUCK John H.;TRUCKAI Csaba;POUTIATINE Andrew;BUSCEMI Paul J. |
发明人 |
GILLIS Edward M.;SHADDUCK John H.;TRUCKAI Csaba;POUTIATINE Andrew;BUSCEMI Paul J. |
分类号 |
A61F5/56;A61F2/00 |
主分类号 |
A61F5/56 |
代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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主权项 |
1. A method of inserting an implant into tissue adjacent an airway, the method comprising:
providing an elastically stretchable implant, a sharp-tipped cannula having a longitudinal bore, and a stylette, wherein a distal end of the stylette is configured to releasably engage a distal portion of the implant; engaging the distal portion of the implant with the distal end of the stylette; loading the implant and the stylette into the bore of the cannula; inserting a distal end of the cannula into tissue adjacent an airway of a patient; moving the cannula proximally relative to the stylette and implant; and withdrawing the stylette proximally from the tissue while leaving the implant in place in the tissue. |
地址 |
Livermore CA US |