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TONGUE DEFORMATION IMPLANT

  • US 20160022471A1
  • Filed: 03/17/2014
  • Published: 01/28/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implant for treating obstructive airway disorders comprising an element forming a helix in a helical section of the implant adapted such that the implant is helically insertable along the base of the tongue along a helically pierced pathway, wherein the element is arranged to produce a force directed toward an axis of the helix, such that, when implanted, the implant compresses the tongue by the force directed toward the axis of the helix.

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