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Self-expanding devices and methods therefor

  • US 8,585,730 B2
  • Filed: 12/12/2008
  • Issued: 11/19/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of treating one or more sinus cavities comprising:

  • crimping a device from an expanded diameter to a compressed diameter, wherein the ratio of the expanded diameter to the compressed diameter is about 10;

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    advancing the device in the compressed diameter adjacent to a sinus cavity, wherein the device comprises a polymer at least partially coated with a drug eluting layer, the device degradable over a predetermined period of time and formed into a shape having a series of peaks and valleys, wherein at least one of the peaks and valleys have a loop at an end thereof, wherein the loop comprises a wound polymer filament; and

    expanding the device at least partially within the sinus cavity, wherein the device self-expands into contact with surrounding tissue to hold the device in place.

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