Devices, systems, and methods to fixate tissue within the regions of body, such as the pharyngeal conduit
US8752552B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices, systems and methods develop static and/or kinetic and/or pressure forces to fixate or brace tissue in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit.
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