Methods and devices for protecting nasal turbinates
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1. A turbinate protector comprising:
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(b) a second protecting portion; and
(c) a bridge portion joined to the first and second protecting portions;
wherein the turbinate protector is sized and configured to fit on a turbinate, and wherein the first and second protecting portions each includes a proximal end portion, and each of the proximal end portions is joined to the bridge portion.
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Abstract
Devices and methods are provided which shield at least one turbinate from trauma or damage during sinus surgery that could be caused by direct contact with diagnostic and therapeutic devices. The devices and methods provided are particularly useful for protecting nasal turbinates during FESS and FTIS procedures.
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1. A turbinate protector comprising:
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(a) a first protecting portion; (b) a second protecting portion; and (c) a bridge portion joined to the first and second protecting portions; wherein the turbinate protector is sized and configured to fit on a turbinate, and wherein the first and second protecting portions each includes a proximal end portion, and each of the proximal end portions is joined to the bridge portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A turbinate protector comprising:
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(a) a first protecting portion; (b) a second protecting portion; and (c) a bridge portion joined to each of the first and second protecting portions; wherein the turbinate protector is sized and configured to fit on a turbinate; wherein the first and second protecting portions and bridge portion each further comprise an inner surface that is structured and configured to contact a turbinate;
wherein the inner surface comprises a biocompatible adhesive.
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20. A turbinate protector comprising:
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(a) a first protecting portion; (b) a second protecting portion; and (c) a bridge portion joined to the first and second protecting portions; wherein the turbinate protector is sized and configured to fit on a turbinate; wherein the turbinate protector further comprises a first control element and a second control element; wherein the first and second control elements are mechanically coupled to the first and second protecting portions through the bridge portion.
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