US Patent

US10406332 — Systems, devices, and method for treating a sinus condition

Formulation · Assigned to Intersect ENT Inc · Expires 2034-03-13 · 8y remaining

Vulnerability score 25/100 Strong — defensible against typical IPR challenges

What this patent protects

This patent protects systems, devices, and methods for delivering an implant to a bodily cavity, such as a sinus.

USPTO Abstract

Systems, devices, and methods may be used for delivery of an implant to a bodily cavity. The implant may include a hub and a plurality of legs, and may be moveable between a low-profile and expanded configuration. The systems may include a crimping device having a crimping member with a plurality of arms. The plurality of arms may engage the plurality of legs of the implant, and may move the legs to move the implant to the low-profile configuration. In some instances a delivery device may aid in crimping and/or delivery of the implant.

Drugs covered by this patent

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US10406332
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Formulation
Expires
2034-03-13
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
Intersect ENT Inc
Source
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