WOODSON, Beverly, Tucker,ROUE, Chad,VAN DER BURG, Erik,DINEEN, Michael,HIROTSUKA, Mark,JACKSON, Jasper,FRAZIER, Andrew
申请号：
EP07796276
公开号：
EP2073742A4
申请日:
2007.06.20
申请国别(地区):
EP
年份:
2017
代理人:
摘要：
Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue, and more particularly for temporarily suspending the tongue. One embodiment of the device comprises an elongate member with a retractable distal tissue-engaging tip that is movable within the lumen of tubular member configured for insertion into the tongue, preferably from an inferior surface of the jaw. The device may be used diagnostically assess the effect of performing tongue suspension in a patient prior to permanent implantation of a glossopexy device. The retractable distal tissue-engaging tip may be removed after diagnostic assessment, or left in place and attached to a temporary external securing device.
