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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 13, 2009
Kevin S. Weadock, Hillsborough, NJ (US);
Robert A. Rousseau, Ottsville, PA (US);
John R. Jacobs, Easton, PA (US);
Kevin S. Weadock, Hillsborough, NJ (US);
Robert A. Rousseau, Ottsville, PA (US);
John R. Jacobs, Easton, PA (US);
Ethicon, Inc., Somerville, NJ (US);
Abstract
A system, method and kit for treating obstructive sleep apnea. The system includes a first implant adapted for implantation in an inframandibular region and having at least one aperture therethrough, and a ribbon-like element having first and second ends and a substantially uniform, non-circular cross section along its length. The ribbon-like element is adapted for implantation in a tongue with the first and second ends extending through the at least one aperture in the first implant for coupling the ribbon-like element with the first implant.