Devices and methods for treating a lateral surface of a nasal cavity
US11026738B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/0231
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention disclosed here generally relates to devices that can modify a property of a nerve. Specifically, the subject invention is contemplated to modify the posterior nasal nerve signal conduction in such a way so as to reduce the signals transmitted to the nasal cavity. Reduction or interruption of the nerve signals results in the reduction of the distal organ activity. In particular, embodiments of the present invention allow for increased lateral contact or apposition of the target tissue region having at least one posterior nasal nerve with the end effector surface by lateral and/or longitudinal translation of the end effector relative to the surgical probe shaft. This improved lateral surface contact has several benefits, including improved patient outcomes and patient safety as the end effector is adequately in contact with target tissue for subsequent ablation therapy.
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