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Endoscopic methods and devices for transnasal procedures

US9468362B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2012
Grant dateOct 18, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 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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