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Columellar strut for nasal tip support

US8480737B2 · kind B2 · utility

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32Claims

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Assignee

Ethicon, Inc. · US

Inventors

Krasimira Hristov · Montgomery, US
Gavin Chen · Fryeburg, US
Jianxin Guo · Livingston, US
James Matrunich · Linden, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 27, 2010
Grant date	Jul 9, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 4, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/186
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Novel bioabsorbable, columellar strut implants are disclosed. The struts are useful in rhinoplasty and nasal reconstruction surgical procedures. The devices have opposed lateral sides connected to a spine member to form a tissue-receiving channel.

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