发明名称 |
Magnetic implants and methods for treating an oropharyngeal condition |
摘要 |
Magnetic devices and implantation methods are provided for use in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The devices include a sheet-like element having ferromagnetic qualities. The device may also include a permanent magnet attached to the sheet-like element by magnetic forces. The devices are implanted in soft tissue surrounding the airway and in tissue space beneath the pharyngeal wall to exert forces on and/or change the shape of the soft tissue. The magnetic devices may also include a bladder containing a magnetorheological fluid that stiffens soft tissue when exposed to a magnetic field.
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申请公布号 |
US2010211184(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2010.08.19 |
申请号 |
US20090378573 |
申请日期 |
2009.02.17 |
申请人 |
ROUSSEAU ROBERT A;WEADOCK KEVIN S;SUNG AN-AMIN JASON |
发明人 |
ROUSSEAU ROBERT A.;WEADOCK KEVIN S.;SUNG AN-AMIN JASON |
分类号 |
A61F2/02;A61F5/56 |
主分类号 |
A61F2/02 |
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