Methods and apparatus for treating disorders of the ear nose and throat
US8080000B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, including methods and apparatus for dilating ostia, passageways and other anatomical structures, endoscopic methods and apparatus for endoscopic visualization of structures within the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, navigation devices for use in conjunction with image guidance or navigation system and hand held devices having pistol type grips and other handpieces.
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