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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2017
Filed:
Jul. 21, 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
A method of treating an airway disorder includes placing an implant in a patient's tongue, wherein the implant has first and second end portions that attach to tissue, and a tensioned medial portion between the first and second ends. The medial portion is configured to apply a pressure of less than a predetermined amount. Device systems associated with such methods are also provided.