Intralaryngeal prosthesis
US5911756A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/203
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthesis (P1, P2) intended to remedy laryngeal dysfunction includes a tubular body (1) which is intended to be introduced into the larynx (8) and which, at one of its ends is shaped in a bevel (3) and which includes, on the one hand, an inclined closure face (4) and, on the other hand, lateral orifices (5) for communication between the inside of said tubular body (1) and the area outside of said tubular body (1).
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