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 access and visualization of the nasal anatomy and paranasal sinuses (Maxillary, Frontal and Sphenoid sinuses) in conjunction with Balloon Sinus Dilation in patients suffering from symptoms attributable to sinusitis is feasible in the office and operating room settings; This is an essential step in the development of a combined dilation and visualization system that will allow visualization, dilation and lavage of the sinuses via their natural ostia during an office visit, and minimize radiation exposure, antibiotic use, multiple office visits, and cost.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
14
The nasal anatomy will be accessed and viewed with the device during Balloon Sinus Dilation
SF Otolaryngology
San Francisco, California, United States
Ogden Clinic
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Number of Adverse Device Effects
Number of Adverse Device Effects is expected to be similar to the number reported in literature for Nasal Endoscopy
Time frame: 4 hours
Percent of Sinuses Accessed and Visualized Successfully
Physician evaluation of the ability to access and visualize the paranasal sinuses. will be recorded as done/not done/failed
Time frame: 1 hour
User Satisfaction (1-bad, 5-good)
Physician satisfaction questionnaire (1-bad, 5-good)
Time frame: 1 hour
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