Method and apparatus to treat conditions of the naso-pharyngeal area
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1. A method for treating an upper airway condition of a patient, said method comprising:
- selecting an implant sized to be implanted into a tissue of a pharyngeal wall of said patient, said implant including a longitudinal permanent implant of biocompatible material selected to stiffen said tissue of said pharyngeal wall; and
implanting said implant into said tissue of said pharyngeal wall to stiffen said tissue.
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Abstract
A patient'"'"'s upper airway condition such as snoring and sleep apnea is treated by selecting a particulate material selected for limited migration within tissue and for encouraging a fibrotic response of tissue to the material. A bolus of the particulate material is injected into the tissue area to structurally stiffen the tissue.
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11 Claims
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1. A method for treating an upper airway condition of a patient, said method comprising:
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selecting an implant sized to be implanted into a tissue of a pharyngeal wall of said patient, said implant including a longitudinal permanent implant of biocompatible material selected to stiffen said tissue of said pharyngeal wall; and
implanting said implant into said tissue of said pharyngeal wall to stiffen said tissue. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for treating an upper airway condition of a patient, said method comprising:
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selecting an implant sized to be implanted into a tissue of a nasal area of said patient, said implant having characteristics for said implant, at least in tissue of said nasal area, to stiffen said tissue of said nasal area; and
implanting said implant into said tissue of said nasal area to stiffen said tissue. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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Current AssigneeMedtronic Xomed Incorporated (Medtronic Plc)
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Original AssigneeRestore Medical, Inc. (Medtronic Plc)
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InventorsTweden, Katherine S., Knudson, Mark B., Conrad, Timothy R.
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Primary Examiner(s)Jones, Mary Beth
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Assistant Examiner(s)Veniaminov, Nikita R
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Application NumberUS10/394,887Publication NumberTime in Patent Office438 DaysField of Search128/898, 128/897, 128/200.243, 128/200.24, 128/848, 128/846, 128/859-862, 424/434, 424/423, 523/115, 602/902, 623/23.73, 623/11.11, 623/14.11, 600/12US Class Current128/898CPC Class CodesA61F 2/0059 Cosmetic or alloplastic imp...A61F 5/56 Devices for preventing snor...
