Airway implant cartridge and kit
US6899105B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/248
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus and related kit are disclosed for treating an airway condition of a patient. A cartridge apparatus is disclosed for use in treating an airway condition of a patient and for use in combination with a handle sized to be hand-grasped by an operator and having an actuator mechanism to be selectively actuated by said operator. The cartridge includes a implant of biocompatible material sized to be embedded within a tissue of the airway. A needle has a distal tip for penetrating into the tissue. The needle has an axially extending bore. The implant is disposed within the bore at the distal tip. The cartridge has a proximal end adapted to be coupled to the handle for the implant to be ejected from the distal tip upon actuation of the actuator. The kit of the invention includes a container including a plurality of such cartridges.
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