Partially erodable systems for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea
US8707960B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/566
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of maintaining airway patency in an airway of a patient. The method includes the steps of implanting a device into airway-forming tissue without affixing the device to the tissue and permitting a bioerodable portion of the device to bioerode to apply a force to the airway-forming tissue to maintain airway patency. The invention also provides devices for practicing the method.
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