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Prosthetic implant for medialization thyroplasty

US9675446B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education · US

Inventors

James J. Jaber · Lombard, US
Steven Charous · Northbrook, US
Peter Wipf · Pittsburgh, US
Christopher J. Siviy · Cambridge, US
April J. Chambers · Glenshaw, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 4, 2014
Grant date	Jun 13, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 24, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M16/04
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for medializing a paralyzed vocal cord are disclosed. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a lateral portion, a medial portion, and a strut coupled to the lateral and the medial portions. Either the medial portion or the lateral portion can be adjustable in two dimensions which are not parallel to the length of the strut, which can also be adjustable. In some embodiments, the medial portion and/or the lateral portion can each comprise two adjustable arms and a base member which has a curvilinear configuration.

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