Implantable devices and methods for treating sinusitis and other disorders
US9308361B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0618
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating ethmoid disease in human or non-human animal subjects includes inserting a sheath containing an implantable device having an expandable member. The sheath is removed from the implantable device causing the expandable member to expand, allowing for stability of the implantable device in the subject. Stenting, spacing, draining, ventilating and/or delivering drugs and other therapeutic or diagnostic substances to desired locations within the bodies of human or non-human animal subjects may also be involved.
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