SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE SUSPENSION AND COMPRESSION

摘要

Suture passer systems for tissue suspension and tissue compression are described. The system can include a shaft and a needle, wherein the needle is freely rotatable with respect to the shaft. The suture may include an overmolded segment. Methods of placing one or more implants, sutures, fastener, bone anchors and other devices are also described. The methods include moving tissue, including the superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle, palatopharyngeal arch, and palatoglossal arch. The methods include hyoid bone suspension.

主权项

1. A suture passer comprising:
a proximal handle; an elongate shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis; a suture passing element coupled to the distal end of the shaft, wherein the a suture passing element is movable with respect to the shaft, and configured to swivel with respect to the shaft in an arc of at least about 90 degrees.