US Patent No: 7,520,876
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Device and method for treatment of sinusitis
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Apr 21, 2009
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Apr 21, 2006
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Abstract
A method of treating a constricted sinus passageway of a patient includes traversing the canine fossa region of the patient so as to form a passageway in the sinus cavity. An elongate member is inserted through the passageway, the elongate member having an inflation member such as a balloon disposed thereon. The inflation member is positioned within the constricted passageway. The inflation member is expanded so as to expand at least a portion of the constricted sinus passageway.
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| 2004/0064,150 Balloon catheters and methods for treating paranasal sinuses | 52 | 2002 | |
| 2005/0245,906 Implantable device and methods for delivering drugs and other substances to treat sinusitis and other disorders | 74 | 2004 | |
| 2006/0004,323 Apparatus and methods for dilating and modifying ostia of paranasal sinuses and other intranasal or paranasal structures | 65 | 2004 | |
| 2006/0095,066 Devices, systems and methods for treating disorders of the ear, nose and throat | 70 | 2005 | |
| 2006/0004,286 Methods and devices for performing procedures within the ear, nose, throat and paranasal sinuses | 53 | 2005 | |
| 2006/0210,605 Devices, systems and methods useable for treating sinusitis | 59 | 2005 | |
| 2006/0063,973 Methods and apparatus for treating disorders of the ear, nose and throat | 55 | 2005 | |
| 2006/0106,361 Devices and methods for delivering therapeutic substances for the treatment of sinusitis and other disorders | 70 | 2005 | |
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| 2007/0005,094 Device and methods for treating paranasal sinus conditions | 53 | 2006 | |
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| 2006/0100,687 Elongate tubular member for use in medical device shafts | 40 | 2005 | |
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| 2005/0240,147 Devices, systems and methods for diagnosing and treating sinusitus and other disorders of the ears, nose and/or throat | 100 | 2004 | |
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| 5,795,325 Methods and apparatus for anchoring an occluding member | 138 | 1995 | |
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| 6,090,132 Method and apparatus for inducing hypothermia | 27 | 1997 | |
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| 6,083,188 Lacrimal silicone stent with very large diameter segment insertable transnasally | 42 | 1998 | |
| 6,113,567 Lacrimal silicone tube with reduced friction | 43 | 1998 | |
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| D501677 Dilatation balloon catheter | 50 | 2003 | |
| 2006/0149,310 Balloon catheters and methods for treating paranasal sinuses | 38 | 2006 | |
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| 7.5 Year Payment | $3600.00 | $1800.00 | $900.00 | Oct 21, 2016 |
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