Method and apparatus for forming opening in a sinus wall

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9999437
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14469841

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An instrument comprises a shaft assembly. The shaft assembly comprises a first shaft member including a distal cutting feature, and a second shaft member. The first shaft member is slidable relative to the second shaft member. At least a distal portion of the shaft assembly is sized to fit through a nostril. The instrument further comprises a body. At least a portion of the shaft assembly extends distally relative to the body. The body comprises a grounding feature sized and positioned to engage one or more external anatomical structures adjacent to the nostril. The instrument further comprises a dampener. The dampener resists advancement of the first shaft member relative to the second shaft member.

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ACCLARENT INC31 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE SUITE 200 IRVINE CA 92618

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jenkins, Thomas R Alameda, US 96 6697
Kesten, Randy J Mountain View, US 71 6143
Liberatore, Jessica M San Mateo, US 25 387

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