Devices, systems, and methods to fixate tissue within the regions of the body, such as the pharyngeal conduit
US8096302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S602/902
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods incorporate implant structures, and/or implantation devices, and/or surgical implantation techniques, to make possible the treatment of physiologic conditions, such as sleep disordered breathing, with enhanced effectiveness.
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