Bioabsorbable multilayer nasal valve spreader graft
US9510940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7532
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Novel bioabsorbable, nasal spreader graft implant devices are disclosed. The devices are useful in rhinoplasty and nasal reconstruction surgical procedures, as well as other surgical procedures. The devices have biodegradable core plates and biodegradable spreader plates or tissue ingrowth plates. The plates may have tissue ingrowth properties.
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