Suture passer systems and methods for tongue or other tissue suspension and compression
US11039831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
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.
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