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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 06, 2016
Filed:
May. 23, 2011
Edward M. Gillis, San Jose, CA (US);
John H. Shadduck, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Csaba Truckai, Saratoga, CA (US);
Andrew Poutiatine, Mill Valley, CA (US);
Paul J. Buscemi, Medina, MN (US);
Edward M. Gillis, San Jose, CA (US);
John H. Shadduck, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Csaba Truckai, Saratoga, CA (US);
Andrew Poutiatine, Mill Valley, CA (US);
Paul J. Buscemi, Medina, MN (US);
ReVENT Medical, Inc., Alamo, CA (US);
Abstract
An implant for treating an obstructive airway disorder includes an elongate implant body configured for implanting in airway-interface tissue. At least a portion of the elongate body carries a light transmission material for permitting light transmission therein. Systems and methods of treating an airway disorder including implanting an implant in an airway-interface tissue are also provided.