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Apparatus and method for delivering a neurostimulator into the pterygopalatine fossa

US9456836B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2012
Grant dateOct 4, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/37518
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

One aspect of the present disclosure includes a neurostimulator delivery apparatus. The apparatus includes a handle portion, an elongate shaft extending from the handle portion, and a distal deployment portion. The distal deployment portion is configured to releasably mate with a neurostimulator. The neurostimulator is sized and configured for implantation into a craniofacial region of a subject.

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