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Endoscopic methods and devices for transnasal procedures
US9107574B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9107574-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113315191-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | Apr 21, 2004 |
| Publication date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
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Medical devices, systems and methods that are useable to facilitate transnasal insertion and positioning of guidewires and various other devices and instruments at desired locations within the ear, nose, throat, paranasal sinuses or cranium.
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That which is claimed is: 1. A method for locating a sinus ostium, said method comprising the steps of: inserting an endoscope through a nostril of a patient and advancing the endoscope along a longitudinal path toward a location of the sinus ostium; positioning the distal end of the endoscope such that a pathway toward the sinus ostium is within the field of view of the endoscope; inserting an illuminating guidewire through the nostril and advancing a distal end portion of th…
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- What does patent US9107574B2 cover?
- Medical devices, systems and methods that are useable to facilitate transnasal insertion and positioning of guidewires and various other devices and instruments at desired locations within the ear, nose, throat, paranasal sinuses or cranium.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Goldfarb Eric, Morriss John, Chang John Y, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B34/20. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 18 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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