公开(公告)号：US20080262508A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US11749725

申请日：2007-05-16

申请人： Anton Clifford ,  Joshua Makower ,  William Facteau

发明人： Anton Clifford ,  Joshua Makower ,  William Facteau

IPC分类号： A61F11/00

CPC分类号： A61M31/00 ,  A61B5/0077 ,  A61B2017/00787 ,  A61F11/002 ,  A61F2230/0039 ,  A61F2230/0052 ,  A61F2250/0039 ,  A61M2210/0662 ,  A61N1/30 ,  A61N1/306

摘要： Systems and methods for bilateral treatment of a patient having a head with a first ear and a second ear function by aligning a first device with a target tissue of the first ear; aligning a second device with a target tissue of the second ear; and therapeutically remodeling, with synchronization, the target tissues of the first and second ear with the first and second aligned devices, respectively.

摘要翻译： 用于通过将第一装置与第一耳朵的目标组织对准来双侧治疗具有第一耳朵和第二耳朵功能的患者的患者的系统和方法; 将第二装置与第二耳朵的目标组织对准; 以及分别与第一和第二对准的装置分别对第一和第二耳朵的目标组织进行同步化的治疗重塑。

公开(公告)号：US09101384B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US12355492

申请日：2009-01-16

申请人： Joshua Makower ,  John Y. Chang ,  Eric Goldfarb ,  John Morriss ,  William M. Facteau

发明人： Joshua Makower ,  John Y. Chang ,  Eric Goldfarb ,  John Morriss ,  William M. Facteau

IPC分类号： A61M31/00 ,  A61B17/24 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B17/12 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61M25/10 ,  A61B5/107 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B17/3207 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A61B8/00

CPC分类号： A61B17/24 ,  A61B1/0661 ,  A61B5/107 ,  A61B5/411 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/445 ,  A61B17/12022 ,  A61B17/12045 ,  A61B17/12104 ,  A61B17/12136 ,  A61B17/1214 ,  A61B17/12172 ,  A61B17/12186 ,  A61B17/1219 ,  A61B17/320725 ,  A61B17/32075 ,  A61B17/320758 ,  A61B17/320783 ,  A61B17/3478 ,  A61B90/36 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61B2017/22061 ,  A61B2090/3945 ,  A61B2217/005 ,  A61M25/003 ,  A61M25/0068 ,  A61M25/007 ,  A61M25/0074 ,  A61M25/0082 ,  A61M25/10 ,  A61M2025/0037 ,  A61M2025/004 ,  A61M2025/0087 ,  A61M2025/0096 ,  A61M2025/1052 ,  A61M2025/109

摘要： Various diagnostic procedures and devices are used to perform imaging studies, mucus flow studies, air/gas flow studies, anatomic dimension studies, endoscopic studies and transillumination studies. Devices and methods for visually confirming the positioning of a distal end portion of an illuminating device placed within a patient include inserting a distal end portion of an illuminating device internally into a patient, emitting light from the distal end portion of the illuminating device, observing transillumination resulting from the light emitted from the distal end portion of the illuminating device that occurs on an external surface of the patient, and correlating the location of the observed transillumination on the external surface of the patient with an internal location of the patient that underlies the location of observed transillumination, to confirm positioning of the distal end portion of the illuminating device.

摘要翻译： 使用各种诊断程序和装置进行成像研究，粘液流研究，空气/气体流动研究，解剖维度研究，内镜研究和透照研究。 用于视觉上确认放置在患者内的照明装置的远端部分的定位的装置和方法包括将照明装置的远端部分内部插入患者体内，从照明装置的远端部分发射光，观察透照 由照射装置的远端部分发出的光发生在患者的外表面上，并且将患者的外表面上观察到的透照的位置与位于患者的下方的患者的内部位置相关联 观察透照，以确认照明装置的远端部的定位。

公开(公告)号：US20080183128A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：US12011100

申请日：2008-01-23

申请人： John Morriss ,  Mei Pader ,  Joshua Makower

发明人： John Morriss ,  Mei Pader ,  Joshua Makower

IPC分类号： A61M3/02 ,  A61M25/09 ,  A61M25/00

CPC分类号： A61M25/0068 ,  A61M3/0283 ,  A61M25/0052 ,  A61M25/0053 ,  A61M25/007 ,  A61M25/008 ,  A61M25/0108 ,  A61M2025/0004 ,  A61M2025/0073 ,  A61M2210/0681

摘要： A method for irrigating a paranasal sinus may involve advancing a distal portion of a sinus irrigation catheter through an ostium of a paranasal sinus into the sinus and passing fluid through multiple ports disposed at different locations along a length of the catheter distal portion into the sinus. A flexible irrigation catheter device for irrigating a paranasal sinus may include: an elongate catheter body having a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen therebetween, and a tapered distal portion extending proximally from the distal end of the catheter body; a proximal hub coupled with the proximal end of the catheter body for connecting to a source of irrigation fluid; multiple side ports disposed along the catheter body closer to the distal end than the proximal end and in fluid communication with the lumen; and a distal end port at the distal end of the catheter body.

摘要翻译： 用于冲洗鼻旁窦的方法可包括将鼻窦灌洗导管的远端部分通过鼻旁窦的口进入窦内，并使流体通过沿着导管远端部分的长度设置在不同位置的多个口进入窦。 用于冲洗鼻旁窦的灵活的冲洗导管装置可以包括：细长的导管主体，其具有近端，远端，其间的内腔，以及从导管主体的远端向近侧延伸的锥形远侧部分; 与导管主体的近端联接的近端毂，用于连接到冲洗流体源; 沿着导管主体布置的多个侧端口比近端更靠近远端并与内腔流体连通; 以及在导管主体的远端处的远端端口。

公开(公告)号：US20090187098A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-23

申请号：US12355492

申请日：2009-01-16

申请人： Joshua Makower ,  John Y. Chang ,  Eric Goldfarb ,  John Morriss ,  William M. Facteau

发明人： Joshua Makower ,  John Y. Chang ,  Eric Goldfarb ,  John Morriss ,  William M. Facteau

IPC分类号： A61B6/12 ,  A61B1/233 ,  A61M25/10

CPC分类号： A61B17/24 ,  A61B1/0661 ,  A61B5/107 ,  A61B5/411 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/445 ,  A61B17/12022 ,  A61B17/12045 ,  A61B17/12104 ,  A61B17/12136 ,  A61B17/1214 ,  A61B17/12172 ,  A61B17/12186 ,  A61B17/1219 ,  A61B17/320725 ,  A61B17/32075 ,  A61B17/320758 ,  A61B17/320783 ,  A61B17/3478 ,  A61B90/36 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61B2017/22061 ,  A61B2090/3945 ,  A61B2217/005 ,  A61M25/003 ,  A61M25/0068 ,  A61M25/007 ,  A61M25/0074 ,  A61M25/0082 ,  A61M25/10 ,  A61M2025/0037 ,  A61M2025/004 ,  A61M2025/0087 ,  A61M2025/0096 ,  A61M2025/1052 ,  A61M2025/109

摘要： Various diagnostic procedures and devices are used to perform imaging studies, mucus flow studies, air/gas flow studies, anatomic dimension studies, endoscopic studies and transillumination studies. Devices and methods for visually confirming the positioning of a distal end portion of an illuminating device placed within a patient include inserting a distal end portion of an illuminating device internally into a patient, emitting light from the distal end portion of the illuminating device, observing transillumination resulting from the light emitted from the distal end portion of the illuminating device that occurs on an external surface of the patient, and correlating the location of the observed transillumination on the external surface of the patient with an internal location of the patient that underlies the location of observed transillumination, to confirm positioning of the distal end portion of the illuminating device.

摘要翻译： 使用各种诊断程序和装置进行成像研究，粘液流研究，空气/气体流动研究，解剖维度研究，内镜研究和透照研究。 用于视觉上确认放置在患者内的照明装置的远端部分的定位的装置和方法包括将照明装置的远端部分内部插入患者体内，从照明装置的远端部分发射光，观察透照 由照射装置的远端部分发出的光发生在患者的外表面上，并且将患者的外表面上观察到的透照的位置与位于患者的下方的患者的内部位置相关联 观察透照，以确认照明装置的远端部的定位。

公开(公告)号：US08715169B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US11928097

申请日：2007-10-30

申请人： John Y. Chang ,  Joshua Makower ,  Julia D. Vrany ,  John H. Morriss ,  Ketan P. Muni ,  Isaac J. Kim ,  Hung Ha ,  William M. Facteau ,  Amrish Jayprakash Walke

发明人： John Y. Chang ,  Joshua Makower ,  Julia D. Vrany ,  John H. Morriss ,  Ketan P. Muni ,  Isaac J. Kim ,  Hung Ha ,  William M. Facteau ,  Amrish Jayprakash Walke

IPC分类号： A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/00

CPC分类号： A61M29/00 ,  A61B1/233 ,  A61B17/12104 ,  A61B17/12136 ,  A61B17/1657 ,  A61B17/1688 ,  A61B17/24 ,  A61B17/320016 ,  A61B17/320725 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B2017/00292 ,  A61B2017/246 ,  A61B2034/2051 ,  A61B2090/3764 ,  A61B2503/40 ,  A61M25/0041 ,  A61M25/0054 ,  A61M25/0662 ,  A61M25/09 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M29/02 ,  A61M2025/0008 ,  A61M2025/1079 ,  A61M2029/025 ,  A61M2210/0618 ,  A61M2210/1028

摘要： Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.) into the paranasal sinuses or other structures in the ear, nose or throat. Specific devices (e.g., tubular guides, guidewires, balloon catheters, tubular sheaths) are provided as are methods for manufacturing and using such devices to treat disorders of the ear, nose or throat.

公开(公告)号：US07771409B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-10

申请号：US11928160

申请日：2007-10-30

申请人： John Y. Chang ,  Joshua Makower ,  Julia D. Vrany ,  John H. Morriss ,  Ketan P. Muni ,  Isaac J. Kim ,  Hung Ha ,  William M. Facteau

发明人： John Y. Chang ,  Joshua Makower ,  Julia D. Vrany ,  John H. Morriss ,  Ketan P. Muni ,  Isaac J. Kim ,  Hung Ha ,  William M. Facteau

IPC分类号： A61M31/00

CPC分类号： A61M29/00 ,  A61B1/233 ,  A61B17/12104 ,  A61B17/12136 ,  A61B17/1657 ,  A61B17/1688 ,  A61B17/24 ,  A61B17/320016 ,  A61B17/320725 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B2017/00292 ,  A61B2017/246 ,  A61B2034/2051 ,  A61B2090/3764 ,  A61B2503/40 ,  A61M25/0041 ,  A61M25/0054 ,  A61M25/0662 ,  A61M25/09 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M29/02 ,  A61M2025/0008 ,  A61M2025/1079 ,  A61M2029/025 ,  A61M2210/0618 ,  A61M2210/1028

摘要： Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.) into the paranasal sinuses or other structures in the ear, nose or throat. Specific devices (e.g., tubular guides, guidewires, balloon catheters, tubular sheaths) are provided as are methods for manufacturing and using such devices to treat disorders of the ear, nose or throat.

公开(公告)号：US09055965B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US12729109

申请日：2010-03-22

申请人： John Y. Chang ,  Joshua Makower ,  Julia D. Vrany ,  John H. Morriss ,  Ketan P. Muni ,  Isaac J. Kim ,  Hung Ha ,  William M. Facteau ,  Amrish Jayprakash Walke

发明人： John Y. Chang ,  Joshua Makower ,  Julia D. Vrany ,  John H. Morriss ,  Ketan P. Muni ,  Isaac J. Kim ,  Hung Ha ,  William M. Facteau ,  Amrish Jayprakash Walke

IPC分类号： A61M31/00 ,  A61B17/24 ,  A61B17/3207 ,  A61M29/02 ,  A61M29/00 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A61M25/10

CPC分类号： A61M29/00 ,  A61B1/233 ,  A61B17/12104 ,  A61B17/12136 ,  A61B17/1657 ,  A61B17/1688 ,  A61B17/24 ,  A61B17/320016 ,  A61B17/320725 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B2017/00292 ,  A61B2017/246 ,  A61B2034/2051 ,  A61B2090/3764 ,  A61B2503/40 ,  A61M25/0041 ,  A61M25/0054 ,  A61M25/0662 ,  A61M25/09 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M29/02 ,  A61M2025/0008 ,  A61M2025/1079 ,  A61M2029/025 ,  A61M2210/0618 ,  A61M2210/1028

摘要： Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.) into the paranasal sinuses or other structures in the ear, nose or throat. Specific devices (e.g., tubular guides, guidewires, balloon catheters, tubular sheaths) are provided as are methods for manufacturing and using such devices to treat disorders of the ear, nose or throat.

公开(公告)号：US08828041B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US12727190

申请日：2010-03-18

申请人： John Y. Chang ,  Joshua Makower ,  Julia D. Vrany ,  John H. Morriss ,  Ketan P. Muni ,  Isaac J. Kim ,  Hung Ha ,  William M. Facteau ,  Amrish Jayprakash Walke

发明人： John Y. Chang ,  Joshua Makower ,  Julia D. Vrany ,  John H. Morriss ,  Ketan P. Muni ,  Isaac J. Kim ,  Hung Ha ,  William M. Facteau ,  Amrish Jayprakash Walke

IPC分类号： A61M29/00

CPC分类号： A61M29/00 ,  A61B1/233 ,  A61B17/12104 ,  A61B17/12136 ,  A61B17/1657 ,  A61B17/1688 ,  A61B17/24 ,  A61B17/320016 ,  A61B17/320725 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B2017/00292 ,  A61B2017/246 ,  A61B2034/2051 ,  A61B2090/3764 ,  A61B2503/40 ,  A61M25/0041 ,  A61M25/0054 ,  A61M25/0662 ,  A61M25/09 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M29/02 ,  A61M2025/0008 ,  A61M2025/1079 ,  A61M2029/025 ,  A61M2210/0618 ,  A61M2210/1028

摘要： Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.) into the paranasal sinuses or other structures in the ear, nose or throat. Specific devices (e.g., tubular guides, guidewires, balloon catheters, tubular sheaths) are provided as are methods for manufacturing and using such devices to treat disorders of the ear, nose or throat.

摘要翻译： 使用具有柔性或刚性器械的微创方法诊断和/或治疗鼻窦炎和其他耳朵，鼻子和喉咙疾病。 各种方法和装置用于重建或改变耳朵，鼻子或喉咙中的窦口或导管或其他解剖结构的形状，尺寸或构型; 植入装置，细胞或组织; 从耳朵，鼻子或喉咙去除物质; 提供诊断或治疗物质或执行其他诊断或治疗程序。 可以使用引入装置（例如，引导导管，管，导线，细长探针，其它细长构件）来促进工作装置（例如，导管例如球囊导管，导线，组织切割或重塑装置，用于植入元件如支架的装置， 电外科装置，能量发射装置，用于递送诊断或治疗剂，物质输送植入物，范围等的装置）到耳鼻窦或耳朵，鼻子或喉咙中的其他结构中。 提供特定装置（例如，管状引导件，导丝，气囊导管，管状护套），制造和使用这种装置来治疗耳朵，鼻子或喉咙的障碍的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08764726B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US12543445

申请日：2009-08-18

申请人： John Y. Chang ,  Joshua Makower ,  Julia D. Vrany ,  John H. Morriss ,  Ketan P Muni ,  Isaac J Kim ,  Hung Ha ,  William J Facteau ,  Amrish Jayprakash Walke

发明人： John Y. Chang ,  Joshua Makower ,  Julia D. Vrany ,  John H. Morriss ,  Ketan P Muni ,  Isaac J Kim ,  Hung Ha ,  William J Facteau ,  Amrish Jayprakash Walke

IPC分类号： A61M31/00

CPC分类号： A61M29/00 ,  A61B1/233 ,  A61B17/12104 ,  A61B17/12136 ,  A61B17/1657 ,  A61B17/1688 ,  A61B17/24 ,  A61B17/320016 ,  A61B17/320725 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B2017/00292 ,  A61B2017/246 ,  A61B2034/2051 ,  A61B2090/3764 ,  A61B2503/40 ,  A61M25/0041 ,  A61M25/0054 ,  A61M25/0662 ,  A61M25/09 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M29/02 ,  A61M2025/0008 ,  A61M2025/1079 ,  A61M2029/025 ,  A61M2210/0618 ,  A61M2210/1028

摘要： Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.) into the paranasal sinuses or other structures in the ear, nose or throat. Specific devices (e.g., tubular guides, guidewires, balloon catheters, tubular sheaths) are provided as are methods for manufacturing and using such devices to treat disorders of the ear, nose or throat.

公开(公告)号：US07803150B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-28

申请号：US11150847

申请日：2005-06-10

申请人： John Y. Chang ,  Joshua Makower ,  Julia D. Vrany ,  John H. Morriss ,  Ketan P. Muni ,  Isaac J. Kim ,  Hung Ha ,  William M. Facteau ,  Amrish Jayprakash Walke

发明人： John Y. Chang ,  Joshua Makower ,  Julia D. Vrany ,  John H. Morriss ,  Ketan P. Muni ,  Isaac J. Kim ,  Hung Ha ,  William M. Facteau ,  Amrish Jayprakash Walke

IPC分类号： A61M31/00

CPC分类号： A61M29/00 ,  A61B1/233 ,  A61B17/12104 ,  A61B17/12136 ,  A61B17/1657 ,  A61B17/1688 ,  A61B17/24 ,  A61B17/320016 ,  A61B17/320725 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B2017/00292 ,  A61B2017/246 ,  A61B2034/2051 ,  A61B2090/3764 ,  A61B2503/40 ,  A61M25/0041 ,  A61M25/0054 ,  A61M25/0662 ,  A61M25/09 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M29/02 ,  A61M2025/0008 ,  A61M2025/1079 ,  A61M2029/025 ,  A61M2210/0618 ,  A61M2210/1028

摘要： Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.) into the paranasal sinuses or other structures in the ear, nose or throat. Specific devices (e.g., tubular guides, guidewires, balloon catheters, tubular sheaths) are provided as are methods for manufacturing and using such devices to treat disorders of the ear, nose or throat.

摘要翻译： 使用具有柔性或刚性器械的微创方法诊断和/或治疗鼻窦炎和其他耳朵，鼻子和喉咙疾病。 各种方法和装置用于重建或改变耳朵，鼻子或喉咙中的窦口或导管或其他解剖结构的形状，尺寸或构型; 植入装置，细胞或组织; 从耳朵，鼻子或喉咙去除物质; 提供诊断或治疗物质或执行其他诊断或治疗程序。 可以使用引入装置（例如，引导导管，管，导线，细长探针，其它细长构件）来促进工作装置（例如，导管例如球囊导管，导线，组织切割或重塑装置，用于植入元件如支架的装置， 电外科装置，能量发射装置，用于递送诊断或治疗剂，物质输送植入物，范围等的装置）到耳鼻窦或耳朵，鼻子或喉咙中的其他结构中。 提供特定装置（例如，管状引导件，导丝，气囊导管，管状护套），制造和使用这种装置来治疗耳朵，鼻子或喉咙的障碍的方法。