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Catheters with non-removable guide members useable for treatment of sinusitis

  • US 10,124,154 B2
  • Filed: 12/11/2014
  • Issued: 11/13/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/10/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for dilating an opening of a paranasal sinus in a human or animal subject, said method comprising the steps of:

  • A) providing a balloon catheter comprising a distal end, a balloon that extends along a longitudinal axis, and a non-removable guide member that extends from the distal end of the catheter, wherein the non-removable guide member is configured to bend relative to the longitudinal axis of the balloon;

    B) trans-nasally inserting the balloon catheter and causing a distal portion of the non-removable guide member to pass through an opening of the paranasal sinus;

    C) moving the balloon catheter to a location where the balloon is positioned within the opening of the paranasal sinus; and

    D) inflating the balloon to cause dilation of the opening of the paranasal sinus.

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