Endoscopic methods and devices for transnasal procedures
US9468362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/246
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices, systems and methods that are useable to facilitate transnasal insertion and positioning of guidewires and various other devices and instruments at desired locations within the ear, nose, throat, paranasal sinuses or cranium. Direct viewing of such placements via an endoscope.
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