Entellus Medical® Awarded U.S. Patent for FinESS™ Sinus Treatment

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Entellus Medical, a Minnesota-based medical technology company, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded U.S. patent number 7,520,876 titled “Device and Method for Treatment of Sinusitis” related to its FinESS™ Sinus Treatment. The issuance of this patent reinforces the significance of this innovative treatment option for ENTs and their patients.

“This notable development is a result of Entellus Medical’s research and development strategy to ensure we stay at the forefront of innovation in providing unique treatment options for patients who suffer from chronic rhinosinusitis,” said Peter T. Keith, chief technology officer and co-founder of Entellus Medical.

FinESS Sinus Treatment is a less-invasive treatment option to break the cycle of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). FinESS is for patients whose symptoms persist or return, despite antibiotics and steroids, or for patients who do not need, want or can’t have extensive sinus surgery. FinESS can be performed using local anesthetic, with or without mild sedation.

Unlike extensive sinus surgery FinESS does not require the removal of delicate bone or sinus tissue, resulting in shorter treatment and recovery time with very little pain or bleeding. Most patients resume normal activity within hours of treatment. Clinical study results published in the American Journal of Rhinology prove the effectiveness of FinESS in keeping treated sinuses open with statistically significant quality of life improvements.

About Entellus Medical®:
Founded in 2006, Entellus Medical is focused on providing unique solutions to address the unmet needs of ENT (ear, nose, and throat) physicians, their patients, and payers through the development of innovative device technology and treatment. Based in Maple Grove, Minn., Entellus Medical recently introduced FinESS™ Sinus Treatment, a less-invasive treatment for breaking the cycle of chronic sinusitis with immediate relief and lasting results. For more information about Entellus Medical and FinESS Sinus Treatment, please contact us at 763/463-1595 or www.entellusmedical.com.