APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SECURING UVULA

摘要

A method and apparatus for securing a uvula to a soft palate. The uvula may be attached to either the nasopharyngeal side or the oral side of the soft palate with a uvula securement device. The uvula may be secured to the nasopharyngeal side of the soft palate with a suture.

主权项

1. An apparatus for securing a uvula, the apparatus comprising:
a securement device having a main body with a first side and a second side; a first extension extending from first side of the main body, wherein the first extension has a first end distal from the main body; a first barb proximal to the first end of the first extension; and a securement tool having a first shaft with a first slot configured to receive the securement device and an actuation member configured to extend from or retract into securement tool such that the first barb and first extension are advanced distally from the actuation member.