DE60230497D1 - Geflochtenes gaumenimplantat zur behandlung des schnarchens - Google Patents

Geflochtenes gaumenimplantat zur behandlung des schnarchens

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DE60230497D1
DE60230497D1 DE60230497T DE60230497T DE60230497D1 DE 60230497 D1 DE60230497 D1 DE 60230497D1 DE 60230497 T DE60230497 T DE 60230497T DE 60230497 T DE60230497 T DE 60230497T DE 60230497 D1 DE60230497 D1 DE 60230497D1
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implant
brazed
gain
treating snoring
soft palate
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Mark B Knudson
Michael P Brenzel
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Medtronic Xomed LLC
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Restore Medical Inc
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/56Devices for preventing snoring
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/56Devices for preventing snoring
    • A61F5/566Intra-oral devices
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/0059Cosmetic or alloplastic implants

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Pulmonology (AREA)
  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
  • Nursing (AREA)
  • Otolaryngology (AREA)
  • Cardiology (AREA)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AREA)
  • Transplantation (AREA)
  • Prostheses (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
  • Materials For Medical Uses (AREA)
DE60230497T 2001-03-21 2002-03-14 Geflochtenes gaumenimplantat zur behandlung des schnarchens Expired - Lifetime DE60230497D1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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US09/814,471 US6513530B2 (en) 1999-09-17 2001-03-21 Braided palatal implant for snoring treatment
PCT/US2002/007966 WO2002076341A2 (en) 2001-03-21 2002-03-14 Braided palatal implant for snoring treatment

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EP (1) EP1381336B1 (de)
JP (1) JP4173993B2 (de)
KR (1) KR100869864B1 (de)
CN (2) CN1267066C (de)
AT (1) ATE418304T1 (de)
AU (1) AU2002244299A1 (de)
DE (1) DE60230497D1 (de)
ES (1) ES2320420T3 (de)
HK (2) HK1066158A1 (de)
NO (1) NO318750B1 (de)
WO (1) WO2002076341A2 (de)

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