Nasal tissue treatment method and related device
US11896293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/143
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Nasal airway reshaping is accomplished using a fractional treatment device applied externally to the nose to insert needle electrodes into nasal tissue to be reshaped. Energy is applied via the electrodes to cause at least partial coagulation of the nasal tissue within zones around each of the plurality of needle electrodes while pressure is applied internally to achieve the desired reshaping.
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