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System and method for the simultaneous bilateral placement of pressure equalization tubes

US9216112B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2007
Grant dateDec 22, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2210/0662
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for bilateral treatment of a patient having a head with a first ear and a second ear function by aligning a first device with a target tissue of the first ear; aligning a second device with a target tissue of the second ear; and therapeutically remodeling, with synchronization, the target tissues of the first and second ear with the first and second aligned devices, respectively.

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