Edward M. Gillis,John H. Shadduck,Csaba Truckai,Andrew Poutiatine,Paul J. Buscemi
申请号:
US13188385
公开号:
US09707122B2
申请日:
2011.07.21
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2017
代理人:
摘要:
A method of treating an airway disorder includes placing an implant in a patients 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.