Airway implant

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2007-07-03

2007-07-03

Marmor, II, Charles A. (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

C128S848000, C128S898000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10698819

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating a condition of a patient's airway. The condition is attributed at least in part to a spacing of tissue from opposing surfaces in the airway. In one embodiment, the method and apparatus include placing a tissue contractor within the tissue. The contractor includes a static end and a tissue in-growth engaging end. The static end is secured to a bony structure adjacent to tissue to be contracted. The tissue in-growth engaging end is secured to the tissue and spaced from the bony structure. A spacing between the tissue engaging end and a bony end is contracted in order to place the tissue under tension.

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