System and method for providing support for a breathing passage

Details System and method for providing support for a breathing passage System and method for providing support for a breathing passage

2006-09-28

2011-11-15

Bianco, Patricia (Department: 3772)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Face mask covering a breathing passage

C128S207110, C128S207130, C128S207170, C128S207180, C128S204110, C128S206110, C128S206210, C128S200240, C002S013000, C002S015000, C351S045000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08056562

ABSTRACT:
A system for supporting a breathing passage of a patient may include a cannula and an insertion apparatus. The cannula may be configured to be at least partially inserted into a breathing passage of a patient for supporting the breathing passage during sleep. The cannula may include an insertion end configured to be inserted through a nasal passageway portion of the breathing passage. The insertion apparatus may include a nasal applicator operable to guide the cannula through the nasal applicator and into the nasal passageway, and a support frame coupled to the nasal applicator and configured to be releasably coupled to the patient to position the nasal applicator proximate to the nasal passageway.

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