Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MR) safe control cord is provided for controlling a medical device. The control cord can be arranged in a medical device, wherein the control cord is formed from a non-ferromagnetic matrix material in which a reinforcing material is embedded, and wherein the control cord is structurally designed in such a way that the medical device can be controlled by displacing the control cord in and against an axial direction of a medical device, or that a functional element of a medical device which can be coupled to the control cord can be controlled.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stent for splinting a nasal passage. The stent consists of a braided tubular support body which, in unloaded state, has a diameter of at least 4 mm and a length in the range of 25 to 120 mm and particularly of 25 to 100 mm. The stent may have a widened section at the proximal end for splinting of the nasal alar. It may alternatively or in combination have a fixation section at the proximal end of the stent for fixation of the stent in a nasal passage of a user. When fixed the fixation section protrudes from the nostril of the user and can be fixed outside of the nose.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a medical device detectable by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), said medical device comprising an envelope polymer that is at least partly removed at the distal end of the medical device wherein said distal end is provided with a coating comprising a coating polymer modified with at least one chemical compound having one or more chemically active free functional groups to provide a surface coating covalently bonded to the free functional groups of the modified coating polymer, wherein paramagnetic ions are encompassed in the coating.

Abstract: A kit for treating sleep apnea and snoring is described, comprising an insertion tube effective for inserting an apparatus for treating sleep apnea and snoring through a nasal passage into a pharyngeal zone, and an apparatus for treating sleep apnea and snoring, configured for use with the insertion tube so that the apparatus is insertable by the insertion tube through the nasal passage into the pharyngeal zone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stent for splinting a nasal passage. The stent consists of a braided tubular support body which, in unloaded state, has a diameter of at least 4 mm and a length in the range of 25 to 120 mm and particularly of 25 to 100 mm. The stent may have a widened section at the proximal end for splinting of the nasal alar. It may alternatively or in combination have a fixation section at the proximal end of the stent for fixation of the stent in a nasal passage of a user. When fixed the fixation section protrudes from the nostril of the user and can be fixed outside of the nose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical device. In particular, the present invention concerns a medical device which can be detected by means of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Abstract: A medical device according to the invention for insertion into a human and/or animal body comprises an elongated tubular lead probe including a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, an opening which opens into a lumen extending in the axial direction being formed on the proximal end of the lead probe, and the distal end of the lead probe being closed. The medical device further comprises an elongated core which is constructed in such a manner that it can be inserted into the lead probe and removed again via the lumen, and the core is made from non-metallic filaments and a matrix material.

Abstract: A medical device according to the invention for insertion into a human and/or animal body comprises an elongated tubular lead probe including a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, an opening which opens into a lumen extending in the axial direction being formed on the proximal end of the lead probe, and the distal end of the lead probe being closed. The medical device further comprises an elongated core which is constructed in such a manner that it can be inserted into the lead probe and removed again via the lumen, and the core is made from non-metallic filaments and a matrix material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical device. In particular, the present invention concerns a medical device which can be detected by means of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Abstract: This invention relates to a fixing apparatus for fixing an apnea stent in the respiratory duct, the fixing apparatus (10) having a fixing device which can be fixed to a proximal end (2) of the apnea stent (1). The fixing apparatus distinguishes itself in that the fixing device has two clamping members (11, 12) between which the proximal end (2) of the apnea stent (1) can be fixed. This invention also relates to a joining member for connecting an apnea stent (1) and an insertion bar (5), a cleaning tube for receiving an apnea stent and a system for splinting the respiratory duct, comprising an apnea stent and a fixing apparatus.