66 results about "Nasal septal" patented technology

Medializing the middle turbinate in the nose has been realized as a solution to the common complication of adhesions following nasal and sinus surgery. The invention provides a system for medializing the middle turbinate by attaching the middle turbinate temporarily to the nasal septum. The attachment is performed using a wafer with means on both sides for attaching the wafer to a mucosal surface. The attachment may also be performed using a tissue adhesive, pins, or other medical devices described herein. The invention also provides a system for attaching the uvula to the nasopharyngeal side of the soft palate. The invention provides a medical device for use in the inventive procedures as well as methods for the procedures and kits for use by a physician.

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for medializing the middle turbinate following sinus surgery, thus preventing synacheiae, granulation tissue, and other complications of the prior art. The apparatus utilizes a fastening device configured to attach the middle turbinate to the nasal septum, a prong comprising a slender wand portion and a fastening module, and a handle configured to trigger deployment of the fastening means by activating the fastening module. The fastening device may be a staple, rivet, glue, or another similar device.

A delivery device (20, 22) for and a method of delivering a substance to the nasal airway (1) of a subject, in particular the posterior region of the nasal airway, the delivery device comprising: a closure unit for causing the closure of the oropharyngeal velum of the subject; and a delivery unit for delivering a gas flow entraining a substance to one of the nostrils of the subject at such a driving pressure as to flow around the posterior margin of the nasal septum and out of the other nostril of the subject, wherein the delivery unit comprises a nosepiece (30, 40, 58, 82, 102, 132) which includes an outlet through which the gas flow is in use delivered to the one nostril and a sealing member for sealing the one nostril to the outlet such as in use to prevent the escape of the gas flow through the one nostril.

A delivery device (20, 22) for and a method of delivering a substance to the nasal airway (1) of a subject, in particular the posterior region of the nasal airway, the delivery device comprising: a closure unit for causing the closure of the oropharyngeal velum of the subject; and a delivery unit for delivering a gas flow entraining a substance to one of the nostrils of the subject at such a driving pressure as to flow around the posterior margin of the nasal septum and out of the other nostril of the subject, wherein the delivery unit comprises a nosepiece (30, 40, 58, 82, 102, 132) which includes an outlet through which the gas flow is in use delivered to the one nostril and a sealing member for sealing the one nostril to the outlet such as in use to prevent the escape of the gas flow through the one nostril.

A delivery device (20, 22) for and a method of delivering a substance to the nasal airway (1) of a subject, in particular the posterior region of the nasal airway, the delivery device comprising: a closure unit for causing the closure of the oropharyngeal velum of the subject; and a delivery unit for delivering a gas flow entraining a substance to one of the nostrils of the subject at such a driving pressure as to flow around the posterior margin of the nasal septum and out of the other nostril of the subject, wherein the delivery unit comprises a nosepiece (30, 40, 58, 82, 102, 132) which includes an outlet through which the gas flow is in use delivered to the one nostril and a sealing member for sealing the one nostril to the outlet such as in use to prevent the escape of the gas flow through the one nostril.

Devices used in the management of bodily airways including bronchial and tracheal stents, bronchial Y-tubes, bronchial TY-tubes, nasal septal buttons, and nasal stents. The present invention also relates to devices used to manage the esophagus, such as salivary bypass tubes. These devices may comprise a fiber mesh imbedded in the walls of the device in order to provide integrity to the device wall and permit anchoring and suturing of the device.

The current invention is directed to a nasal device for maintaining an air passageway within the nose while a person sleeps. The nasal device has two spaced apart tubular members joined together by a bridging section and a removable spring biased clip that is locatable to hold it in position. The clip of the nasal device prevents the device from being accidentally dislodged and can also be used by people with different nose and nasal septum size and shape.

An improved, preferably plastic, universal breathing aid device for insertion into the nasal passages having a first pair of septum-engaging and gripping arms, from which are cantilevered a pair of curved, spring-action nostril-expanding arm that keep the nasal passages open. The septum-engaging arms are supported by a base member in the form of an open loop that includes a living hinge to provide flexibility and accommodation to varying sizes of nasal septums. The flexibility of both sets of arms promotes user comfort. The living hinge urges the septum arms together to provide grip yet comfort via the flexibility of the hinge. The nostril-expanding arms act in the opposite direction, opening the airway. The contours of the arm and tip cross sections may be varied for comfort, and device may range from generally planar to three-dimensional. The inventive device is unobtrusive and easily kept sanitary.

The Chinese medicine powder for treating nasosinusitis as well as rhinitis, chronic rhinitis, erosive nasal septum is prepared with 18 kinds of Chinese medicinal materials including thunberg fritillary bulb, Chuanxiong rhizome, glabrousleaf pittosporum seed, flavescent sophora root, dahurian angelica root, etc. which are produced into medicine powder and capsulized. The medicine has high curative effect and no toxic side effect.

A rhinological implant for straightening the nasal septum is fastened on both sides of a septum (S), separating left and right sides of a nasal cavity of a human nose, on the outer surface of the septum (S), in the left and the right sides of the nasal cavity. Before implantation, the implant is folded up from an initially flat blank into an implantable three-dimensional shape. The implant has a central back section which in an implanted state wraps around the free lower edge of the septum. Two side sections are provided on either side of the central back section to extend symmetrically with respect to the central back section. In the implanted state, the two side sections bear via the entire surface against the two diametrically opposed outer surfaces of the septum (S).

A nose mask having either one of several types of mask parts with different functions selectively fitted to an installation shaft, usable without impairing the attractiveness of a nose, and formed so that, when the installation shaft can be inserted from nostrils into nose vestibules to hold a nasal septum so as to install the mask part, comprising the installation shaft and the mask part inserted into the nostrils, wherein the mask part is engaged with the tips of the installation shaft by caps and stoppers, and cellulose sponges and filters are arranged alternately each other, whereby products classified into a plurality of groups according to functions, that are, those for underwater action without gas permeability and water permeability, those having fine-mesh filters formed of fiber material with gas permeability and excellent hygroscopicity and capable of filtering contaminated air, and those allowing liquid such as chemicals to be impregnated therein can be used for water bathing, outgoing, and treatment of nose.

A nasal and maxillary growth enhancer includes: a nose retracting member connected with a face mask, which is a maxillary protraction appliance, to be provided with an anterior traction power, the nose retracting member including: a nose grip having elastic arms branched from the top of a connector into two parts and inclined inwardly and nasal septum holders respectively formed on ends of the elastic arms to hold the nasal septum (located on the centerline between the two nostrils) after being inserted into the nostrils; the connector adapted to support the nose grip and a hook; and the hook formed on the bottom of the connector. The nasal and maxillary growth enhancer can correct the Class III malocclusion, which is called a ‘jutting chin’, and provide an effect of deformity correction by promoting the nasal and labial growth without undergoing a plastic surgery.

Devices used in the management of bodily airways including bronchial and tracheal stents, bronchial Y-tubes, bronchial TY-tubes, nasal septal buttons, and nasal stents. The present invention also relates to devices used to manage the esophagus, such as salivary bypass tubes. These devices may comprise a fiber mesh imbedded in the walls of the device in order to provide integrity to the device wall and permit anchoring and suturing of the device.

The invention discloses a nasal cavity, nasal septum double-site spreader capable of fully exposing the nasal cavity deep surgery field and effectively exposing the nasal septum surgery field, mainly formed by connecting the symmetrical left, right pliers by the tongs axle and a supporting arm at the front part of the tongs is arc and the front part of the supporting arm contracts inwards and the back part of the supporting arm projects outwards in S shape and the supporting arm bends upwards from the back projection part to form an upwarping forepart and a horizontal backpart and supporting leaves are respectively set on the front end of the forepart and the supporting leaves are set above the forepart and the ends of the supporting leaves point to the symmetric center lines of the left, right tongs. The nasal cavity, nasal septum double-site spreader is capable of fully exposing the nasal cavity deep surgery field and effectively exposing the nasal septum surgery field. The suction catheters can quickly suck the effusion and effused blood to ensure the deep surgery field clear, thereby providing the operation space and visual field for the clinical operation. In addition, the used gear positioning device has features of firm structure and convenient operation.

An artificial nose part for beautifying nose may be artificial nose back, artificial nose apex, or artificial nasal septum, and features its sublobe structure. Its plastic material includes the ones respectively for nose back, nose apex and nostril supporter. A knife for carving said plastic material is also disclosed.

An infant nasal septum protective device has an H-shaped configuration including a first portion that adheres to the outside of the nose when in use, a second portion that adheres to the upper lip when in use, and a third portion that extends between and interconnects the first and second portions in a position overlying the septum when in use, to help protect the septum.

This document discloses, among other things, a long reach, side ejecting fastener placement apparatus suitable for use in nasal septal surgery. A first linear member carries a fastener body and a second linear member delivers a fastener retainer or provides support for placement of the fastener body. In various examples, the fastener includes a single stud rivet or includes a two legged staple. A mechanical linkage coupled to the handle provides a linear force for placement and deployment of a fastener.

The invention belongs to the field of nasal cavity dosing and therapeutic equipment, and particularly relates to a nasal cavity slow-release dosing device. The nasal cavity slow-release dosing devicecomprises a fixing frame, a liquid storage balloon, a capillary tube and a contact, wherein the liquid storage balloon is arranged on the fixing frame, the fixing frame is provided with the contact, the liquid storage balloon is connected with the contact through the capillary tube, the fixing frame is a clamp structure capable of fixing the liquid storage balloon on the nasal septum, the liquid storage balloon is provided with a dosing hole, and the dosing hole is provided with a hole plug. The nasal cavity slow-release dosing device has the advantages that drugs can be continuously and slowly released into the nasal cavity and have a therapeutic effect through the nasal cavity, so that patients accept the device more easily, and the therapeutic effect is good.

The invention relates to the field of medical devices, in particular to a multifunctional device for continuously supplying nasal cavity wounds, which consists of a catheter part, an inflatable part and a drug supply part, and the drug supply part includes: a drug injection valve (9), an injection valve Drug tube (6) and drug storage balloon (4). The drug storage balloon (4) is located outside the inflatable balloon (3) in the middle of the nasal catheter (2), and the two are in a nested relationship, the inner surface is the inflatable balloon (3), and the outer surface is the drug storage balloon (4) . The drug storage balloon is made of microporous silica gel film. The invention is mainly used in the repair of nasal passage wounds after nasal cavity surgery, in addition to pressurized hemostasis, fluid drainage, nasal passage cleaning and nasal ventilation, as well as preventing patient nasal cavity healing deviation, nasal septum deviation and postoperative cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea, etc. In addition to functions such as complications, the more important thing is that through the drug supply part, hemostatic drugs, painkillers and anti-inflammatory and anti-infective drugs can be continuously used locally on the wound to speed up wound healing and reduce patient pain.

The invention discloses a nasal dilator convenient to use. The nasal dilator is characterized by comprising two expansion components capable of stretching into the nasal cavity, and the two expansion components are connected into an integrated structure through a flexible connection portion convenient to hold and symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the connection portion; the expansion components are formed by injection molding of elastomers or bending of stainless steel wires and comprise bent protruding portions matched with the nares in size, and the widths of the protruding portions are gradually increased from the front ends in contact with the nares to the rear ends of the protruding portions; the connection portion is in a U shape or a V shape or is shaped like an Arabic number 'eight', and the lower portion of the connection portion is connected with the two expansion components; the distance between the two expansion components is matched with the size of the nasal septum. By means of the connection portion, it is convenient to clamp the nasal dilator with a hand when the nasal dilator is used, and operation is convenient to conduct; the protruding portions, an upper supporting body and a lower supporting body are arranged, it is convenient for the nasal dilator to be stretched into the nasal cavity when the nasal dilator is used, the shapes of the protruding portions are set according to the physical structure of the nasal cavity, and the nasal dilator is comfortable to use.

Described is an intra-nasal clip, and more particularly a nasal clip that diffuses the aromas or fragrances, such as those used in aromatherapy, of an aromatherapy sphere without irritation through direct contact with the inner nasal septum. The intra-nasal clip includes a bendable bridge extending between its outer distal ends, in which the distal ends comprise hollows with inlets. Aromatherapy spheres are within the hollows that contain aromatherapy materials.

The invention relates to the technical field of medical apparatuses, in particular to a magnetic-type nasal septum noninvasive hemostasis pressurizing anastomat which is applicable to a nasal surgery and is capable of replacing nasal packing and nasal septum suturing technologies; the anastomat is characterized by comprising two nasal pressurizers, wherein the front ends of the nasal pressurizers are connected; the nasal pressurizers are provided with strip-shaped main bodies; more than two sheet-shaped supporting bodies are arranged on each main body; and magnetic points, which are matched, are arranged at the tail ends of the sheet-shaped supporting bodies of the two nasal pressurizers. Compared with the prior art, the anastomat disclosed by the invention has the following advantages: trauma is not further worsened, and after a patient undergoes an operation, normal nasal ventilation is guaranteed, the feeling of pain is avoided, an operation of removing stitches is avoided and additional psychological trauma is avoided; and the device (the anastomat), when used by a special technician, can be directly implanted in a nasal cavity, so that operating difficulty is reduced and operation time is shortened; and the problems of a suturing technology which is not easy to master and difficult to popularize are solved.

A receiver for securing at least one tube in a patient includes a shell operable in a first position for receiving the tube and a second position for securing the tube, and a compressible member supported by the shell for contacting the tube in the second position. A bridle looped around the patient's septum may also be secured in the second position. A system for securing the tube includes a receiver and an applier. The applier supports the receiver in the first position and transitions the receiver from the first position to the second position after the tube is positioned within the receiver. A method of securing a tube includes positioning the tube in a patient, placing a flexible member around the patient's nasal septum, receiving the tube and flexible member in a shell supported by an applier, and operating the applier to move the shell to a closed position.

When measuring SpO2 in a patient, a nasal oximeter is inserted into the patient's nose and comprises a source pad (14) and a detector pad (18) that are positioned at a predetermined location on either side of the nasal septum. The source pad and detector pad are biased toward each other to provide a clamping force on the nasal septum sufficient to permit SpO2 measurement without causing tissue necrosis. Clamping force is supplied by means of a spring type device, an expandable material, or the like.

An apparatus for conducting a training in endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery is provided.A training apparatus 2 for endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery is composed of a human head model 4 and a liquid circulation means 6. The human head model 4 comprises an anterior portion 8 including a nose part 16 in which nostrils 16a are formed, and a main portion 40 including at least part of a nasal septum 44, at least part of a nasal cavity lateral wall 42, at least part of a sphenoidal sinus posterior wall 66, and at least part of an internal carotid artery 72. The liquid circulation means 6 comprises a storage tank 102 for storing a nontransparent colored liquid, a supply flow path 104 disposed between the storage tank 102 and the at least part of the internal carotid artery 72, a return flow path 106 disposed between the at least part of the internal carotid artery 72 and the storage tank 102, and a circulation pump 108 for circulating the liquid within the storage tank 102 through the supply flow path 104, the at least part of the internal carotid artery 72, and the return flow path 106.

A method for reshaping a nasal airway in a patient involves advancing an inflatable balloon of a reshaping device in an uninflated configuration into a nostril of the patient and between a nasal septum and a lateral wall of the nasal airway. The method then involves inflating the inflatable balloon to an inflated configuration to cause the inflatable balloon to contact nasal mucosa covering the nasal septum and the lateral wall, delivering energy from an energy delivery member attached to or inside of the inflatable balloon, and removing the reshaping device from the nasal airway.

A rhinological implant for straightening the nasal septum is fastened on both sides of a septum (S), separating left and right sides of a nasal cavity of a human nose, on the outer surface of the septum (S), in the left and the right sides of the nasal cavity. Before implantation, the implant is folded up from an initially flat blank into an implantable three-dimensional shape. The implant has a central back section which in an implanted state wraps around the free lower edge of the septum. Two side sections are provided on either side of the central back section to extend symmetrically with respect to the central back section. In the implanted state, the two side sections bear via the entire surface against the two diametrically opposed outer surfaces of the septum (S).