Is This the Big One That Blows CPAP off the Planet?

[roster]

I believe this project is a few years old. Does anyone know if it is still active?

The Linguaflex LTR is an implanted device inserted into the tongue by a single needle injection under local anesthesia. The entire procedure takes 2 to 5 minutes and can be performed in a doctor’s office. The device can be easily adjusted or totally removed in 1 minute without the need for anesthesia. Extensive preclinical and initial human studies show efficacy with excellent safety and patient comfort. http://www.linguaflex.com/technology.html

Description
LinguaFlex Inc is a medical device company that is developing the new standard of treatment for sleep apnea. Our goal is to be the market leader in providing minimally invasive treatments that address the root cause of sleep apnea.

Products / Services
LinguaFlex products are based on patent pending technology that gently manipulates the upper airway thereby eliminating the root cause of the condition.


Market / Customers
LinguaFlex's combination of technical expertise and customer focused product development are the key strengths in serving this $1.2 billion worldwide market.


http://www.onemedplace.com/database/list/cid/12464/

November 2006

LinguaFlex, Inc., Newark - $500,000
Partner University: Rutgers University

LinguaFlex, Inc. is developing the LinguaFlex “Lift,” a small implant that will be inserted into the back of the mouth to prevent the airway from being blocked during sleep. This technology has the potential to improve the lives of millions of Americans who suffer from sleep apnea.
http://www.state.nj.us/scitech/entassis ... ients.html

[NEEDSTOSLEEP]

Sorry, Rooster this sounds like the panty hose that never run. It'll never see the market place because then all those wonderful DME people would be out of a job. Or it will be like the dental appliance that only a few, very $ dentists do Or for some reason it won't be allowed to the public for safety reasons But it'll be available in Europe

[roster]

......... It'll never see the market place because then all those wonderful DME people would be out of a job. .........

I don't think so. The brick-and-mortar DMEs claim they make their money off of oxygen and CPAP is a poor profit maker and more of a hindrance.

[rested gal]

The LTR Patent

Makes CPAP sound like a walk in the park to me.

[billbolton]

Is This the Big One That Blows CPAP off the Planet?

No.

[roster]

The LTR Patent

Makes CPAP sound like a walk in the park to me.

Thanks for the link explaining the LTR a little more.

The device must be disappointing. It doesn't sound any better than the things my drinking buddies already tried on me on fishing trips.

[Guywhoknowsaguy]

These guys are very much alive and well and are making solid progress. Keep following them.

[DreamStalker]

Ouch!

This has to be some kind of Chinese torcher device ... water-boarding might be more preferable.

[Treehorn]

All the power to them. People investing money and inventing things is how progress happens. It might not work out but what if it did.

I will be in line years from now be their 1,000,000 patient. After they screw up a couple hundred thousand patients and work all the bugs out.

Looks kinda like the Pillar Procedure, but in the tounge instead of the roof of the mouth - and anchored down. I read that some people have problems with the implants from the Pillar coming out or poking out.

[timbalionguy]

I will take breathing on a machine over having hardware like that implanted in me.

[roster]

Linguaflex

[taberge]

I would hope that this works out.
But, the site to this company looks a little light on the info and does not look totally credible.

[roster]

I would hope that this works out.
But, the site to this company looks a little light on the info and does not look totally credible.

Set aside a chunk of time and read the info in the link to the patent, http://www.google.com/patents?id=5YaiAA ... TR&f=false, that Rested Gal posted.

These guys have a tremendous knowledge, have done a lot of good work, and have an excellent vision for a product to make our lives better. It does not guarantee any success for their product, but it is a comforting thought that individuals have the freedom still to do such work.

[GumbyCT]

The device must be disappointing. It doesn't sound any better than the things my drinking buddies already tried on me on fishing trips.

For some reason, I pictured you as a much older man. You are wise behind your ears .