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Methods and apparatus for treating disorders of the ear, nose and throat
US8961398B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8961398-B2 |
| Application number | US-93078607-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Priority date | Apr 21, 2004 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
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Methods and apparatus for treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, including methods and apparatus for dilating ostia, passageways and other anatomical structures, endoscopic methods and apparatus for endoscopic visualization of structures within the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, navigation devices for use in conjunction with image guidance or navigation system and hand held devices having pistol type grips and other handpieces.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for enlarging an ostium of a paranasal sinus, the method comprising: (a) inserting an endoscopic guide system into a nasal cavity or paranasal sinus, wherein the endoscopic guide system comprises: (i) a tubular guide having a proximal end, a distal end and, a lumen that extends longitudinally therethrough, wherein the distal end of the tubular guide comprises a curved distal tip having a distal opening, wherein the distal tip is flexible, (ii) an…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- Methods and apparatus for treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, including methods and apparatus for dilating ostia, passageways and other anatomical structures, endoscopic methods and apparatus for endoscopic visualization of structures within the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, navigation devices for use in conjunction with image guidance or navigation syste…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Makower Joshua, Chang John Y, Muni Ketan P, and 5 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B1/233. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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