Barbed nasal implant and method for adjustable repair and re-positioning of the nasal valve ligament
US11135083B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06176
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and device for non-surgically repairing and augmenting internal nasal valve ligaments of a patient. The method and device comprise tunneling a working device subcutaneously into the ligaments of the nasal valve and the surrounding soft tissues and periosteum of the adjacent bony structures, causing a tightening of the nasal valve ligaments and repositioning the nasal valve in adjustable fashion. A device comprising a barbed elongate implant is introduced by tunneling subcutaneously into the nasal valve ligament allowing for structural re-positioning of the nasal valve cartilage structures and tightening of the ligaments, which is adjustable intra-operatively and allows for structural support of the nose and/or causes a change in the external shape of the nose.
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