3NT flexible endoscope is a single-use disposable handheld endoscope that provides a means to visualize the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus space and deliver irrigation to treat the sinus ostia and spaces within the paranasal sinus cavities for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
The rationale behind this feasibility study is to show that accessing and visualization of the nasal anatomy and paranasal sinuses (Maxillary, Frontal and Sphenoid sinuses) in patients suffering from symptoms attributable to sinusitis is feasible; This is an essential step in the development of a system that will later allow visualization, sampling, and treatment of the sinuses via the natural sinus ostium during the patient's first office visit in a minimally invasive manner while enabling treatment by lavage, and minimizing radiation exposure, antibiotic use, multiple office visits, and cost.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
17
The nasal anatomy will be accessed and viewed with the device during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) procedure.
Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium
Assuta Medical Center
Tel Aviv, Israel
Safety assessed by unanticipated device-related adverse events
Time frame: During hospital stay, up to 1 day
Performance assessed by anatomical landmarks reached and visualized will be recorded
Time frame: During procedure, up to 3 hours
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