Nasal valve treatment method and apparatus

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2011-05-24

2011-05-24

Isabella, David (Department: 3774)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Ear or nose prosthesis

C606S185000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07947076

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for treating a nasal valve condition including surgically forming an access path to create a pocket on a side of the patient's nose. The pocket is positioned between a soft tissue layer and opposing surfaces of upper and lower cartilages of the nose. The pocket spans a junction between the upper and lower cartilages. An implant is placed through the access path into the pocket with a length oriented to span the junction. A delivery system for placement of the implant includes a surgical tool for forming the access path and for delivering the implant into the access path.

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