Balloon dilation catheter system for treatment and irrigation of the sinuses
US10905820B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device for the treatment and irrigation of a sinus opening is described. The device allows for single-handed operation to access, dilate and irrigate a sinus opening. The device includes a sinus guide catheter, a guiding element, a balloon dilation catheter, a balloon catheter movement mechanism and a guiding element movement mechanism. A method for treating a sinus opening and irrigating a sinus is also described.
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