摘要:
Medical devices and methods of treatment are described herein. More particularly, medical devices and methods for providing access to a bodily passage during dilation are described herein. An exemplary medical device comprises an elongate member and a balloon. The elongate member is moveable between a first, non-expanded configuration and a second, expanded configuration.
摘要:
Devices, kits, and methods useful in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are described. Example devices include a jig, a first needle, a second needle, and a third needle. An example jig comprises a drill guide and a tongue depressor. A first needle comprises an elongate shaft that defines a bend and a curve. A second needle comprises an elongate shaft that defines a curve. A third needle comprises an elongate shaft that defines a curve.
摘要:
Medical devices are described. More particularly, medical devices and methods for the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are described herein. An exemplary medical device comprises an elongate member, a handle, and a wire member. The elongate member is moveable between a first straight, or substantially straight, configuration to a second curved configuration.
摘要:
Medical devices, systems, methods, and kits for the medialization of a vocal cord are described. An embodiment of a medical device (10) comprises a proximal portion (16), a distal portion (18), and an elongate body (20) extending from the proximal portion to the distal portion. The elongate body defines a thread (42) extending from the proximal portion and the distal portion.