Integrated nasal nerve detector ablation-apparatus, nasal nerve locator, and methods of use
US11253312B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and related methods for identifying and/or ablating targeted nerves are provided. A probe with stimulating electrodes and/or ablation members are provided. The probe may be inserted into a nasal cavity and current may be introduced through the electrodes to stimulate a targeted area. The response to stimulation may be used to identify the targeted nerve. Once identified, the ablation member may ablate the targeted nerve.
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