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Surgical device for performing a sphenopalatine ganglion block procedure

  • US 9,516,995 B2
  • Filed: 12/16/2014
  • Issued: 12/13/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for delivering a medication to a patient, the device comprising:

  • a handle comprising a proximal end and a distal end;

    an inflation device at least partially and integrally disposed within the handle;

    a flexible tubular member extending from the distal end of the handle, the flexible tubular member comprising a proximal end, a distal end, an inflation lumen coupled to the inflation device and extending from the proximal end of the flexible tubular member, and a second lumen extending from the proximal end of the flexible tubular member to a port;

    an expandable member attached to the flexible tubular member, the expandable member comprising a proximal end and as distal end, wherein the inflation lumen opens into the expandable member, wherein the port is disposed proximally of the proximal end of the expandable member;

    an illumination device disposed adjacent the distal end of the flexible tubular member and distally of the expandable member;

    a temporary power supply disposed within the handle;

    a switch having a closed position for activating the illumination device and open position for deactivating the illumination device; and

    a means for depleting the temporary power supply within a predetermined time regardless of whether the switch is the open position or closed position.

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