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System and method for hyoidplasty

US8080014B2 · kind B2 · utility

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45References

23Claims

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Assignee

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV · NL

Inventors

Chad C. Roue · Livermore, US
Adam Kessler · Santa Clara, US
Mark Hirotsuka · San Jose, US
Jasper Jackson · Fort Bragg, US
Erik van der Burg · Sunnyvale, US
Michael Dineen · Portola Valley, US
Andrew Frazier · Sunnyvale, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 15, 2005
Grant date	Dec 20, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 10, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2230/0008
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A conformable implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airway. The implant restrains the hyoid bone in the manipulated configuration. The implant is positioned adjacent to pharyngeal structures to dilate the pharyngeal airway and/or to support the pharyngeal wall against collapse. The implant may be attached to the hyoid bone using a clamp delivery tool that is adapted to releasably engage the implant.

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