Devices and Method for Maxillary Sinus Lavage

a maxillary sinus and lavage technology, applied in the field of medical devices, can solve the problems of tissue swelling, sinus cavity mucus collection, and possible infection, and achieve irreparable damage to tissues and/or bony structures of the paranasal anatomy

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-10-17
ACCLARENT INC
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[0026]In another aspect, the invention is directed to a kit for the lavage of a maxillary sinus. The kit comprises a maxillary lavage catheter and a illuminating fiber connector. The catheter comprises a distal portion and a proximal portion. The catheter distal portion comprises an elongate shaft with a bend angle of between about 90 degrees and 140 degrees, a distal irrigation tube in coaxial arrangement with said elongate shaft, an illuminating fiber, and a handle. The handle comprises an actuator. The catheter proximal portion comprises an irrigation luer and irrigation tubing. The actuator is useful for advancing the distal irrigation tube into the maxillary sinus. The illuminating fiber connector connects the illuminating fiber to a light source, wherein the illuminating fiber conn

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Acute sinusitis can be associated with upper respiratory infections or allergic conditions, which may cause tissue swelling and temporarily impede normal trans-ostial drainage and ventilation of the sinuses, thereby re

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[0040]The following detailed description should be read with reference to the drawings, in which like elements in different drawings are identically numbered. The drawings, which are not necessarily to scale, depict exemplary embodiments for the purpose of explanation only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The detailed description illustrates by way of example, not by way of limitation, the principles of the invention. This description will clearly enable one skilled in the art to make and use the invention, and describes several embodiments, adaptations, variations, alternatives and uses of the invention, including what is presently believed to be the best mode of carrying out the invention.

[0041]As used herein, the terms “about” or “approximately” for any numerical values or ranges indicate a suitable dimensional tolerance that allows the part or collection of components to function for its intended purpose as described herein.

[0042]Medical devices accordin...

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Abstract

A lavage catheter for the treatment of a maxillary sinus is described. The catheter comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion comprises an irrigation tip. The irrigation tip has a tip opening through which fluid may be delivered by one handed operation of the catheter. A method for lavaging the maxillary sinus includes inserting the lavage catheter into a patient's anatomy and advancing the irrigation tip into the maxillary sinus using one hand.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001]The present invention relates, in general, to medical devices and, in particular, to medical devices and related methods for the treatment of sinus conditions.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002]The paranasal sinuses are hollow cavities in the skull connected by small openings, known as ostia, to the nasal canal. Each ostium between a paranasal sinus and the nasal cavity is formed by a bone covered by a layer of mucosal tissue. Normally, air passes into and out of the paranasal sinuses through the ostia. Also, mucus is continually formed by the mucosal lining of the sinuses and drains through the ostia and into the nasal canal.[0003]Sinusitis is a general term that refers to inflammation in one or more of the paranasal sinuses. Acute sinusitis can be associated with upper respiratory infections or allergic conditions, which may cause tissue swelling and temporarily impede normal trans-ostial drainage and ventilation of the sinuses, thereby resulting in som...

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IPC IPC(8): A61M25/01A61B1/07A61M3/02
CPCA61M25/0147A61M3/0279A61B1/07A61M25/0041A61M25/0113A61M2025/0006A61M2210/0681A61B1/233A61M25/01A61M2025/0004A61M25/0068A61M25/0152A61M2025/0175A61M25/007
Inventor JENKINS, THOMAS R.LIBERATORE, JESSICARUGGLES, SANDRA W.CHAN, JESSICA K.
Owner ACCLARENT INC
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