Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Injecting gas into body canal or cavity
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-25
2005-10-25
Hindenburg, Max F. (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Injecting gas into body canal or cavity
Reexamination Certificate
active
06958043
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for treating a disease or condition of the ear, such as Meniere's disease or endolymphatic hydrops, includes a manual device operable by hand to pressurize air and pressure transmitting arrangement for delivering the pressurized air to the middle ear, preferably in pulses, to displace the partition between the middle ear and the inner ear to influence fluid in the inner ear.
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Hindenburg Max F.
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
Szmal Brian
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