Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Self-expanding devices and methods therefor
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Application No.: US12334382Application Date: 2008-12-12
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Publication No.: US08585731B2Publication Date: 2013-11-19
- Inventor: Anthony J. Abbate , Bin Huang , Gail M. Zaler , David C. Gale , Richard E. Kaufman
- Applicant: Anthony J. Abbate , Bin Huang , Gail M. Zaler , David C. Gale , Richard E. Kaufman
- Applicant Address: US CA Palo Alto
- Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Palo Alto
- Agency: Morrison & Foerster LLP
- Main IPC: A61M29/00
- IPC: A61M29/00 ; A61M31/00

Abstract:
Described here are self-expanding devices and methods of using and making them. The devices may be useful in a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the devices have a first compressed configuration enabling low profile delivery through a delivery device, a second expanded configuration for apposition against tissue, and comprise either a single continuous filament or at least two non-intersecting filaments. In some variations, the device is formed into a shape having a series of peaks and valleys. At least one of the peaks and valleys may have a loop at then end thereof. At least a portion of these devices may be capable of biodegrading over a predetermined period of time, and the devices may be configured for drug delivery. Methods of treating one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090177272A1 SELF-EXPANDING DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR Public/Granted day:2009-07-09
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