Aptus Endosystems, Inc.

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Phil Houle

Lee Bolduc

Anant V Hegde

Kasey Kai-Chi Li

Casidy Hallsten

Chris D Owen

Systems and methods introduce and deploy prosthesis into a blood vessel or hollow body organ by intra-vascular access. The prosthesis is secured in place by fasteners which are implanted by an applier that is also deployed by intra-vascular access. The applier is configured to permit controlled, selective release of the fastener in a step that is independent of the step of implantation.

Systems and methods for attaching a prosthesis with a body lumen or hollow organ

Systems and methods for attaching a prosthesis within a body lumen or hollow organ

Methods and tools are disclosed for inserting an implant device that treats snoring and apnea of a patient by altering the position of a soft palate. Methods and tools can make an incision in patient's soft and hard palate to create a cavity that can house the implant. The tools can have visually observable markings that can be aligned with the incision, thus controlling the depth of the cavity. A needle having an incision edge can be used to make an incision in patient's soft palate. The needle can be bent into a suitable longitudinal shape to allow easier access and visualization of the process. A blade that makes the cavity in the tissue can be housed inside a channel in the needle. The tools may have stoppers to prevent excessive extension and retraction of the blade thus preventing an excessive cavity depth. Some tools may also house the implant device, which may be implanted after the cavity is formed.

Delivery tools for sleep disorders treatment implant and methods of implantation

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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Phil Houle