CORIT Medical is a commercial medical device company with a specific focus on a Class I single-use surgical device designed to reduce nasal obstruction and improve breathing. The established procedure is called inferior turbinate reduction. There are currently around 1 million procedures performed in the US each year. The CORIT device aims to perform the procedure faster, with a better patient experience and longer lasting results.
Nasal Obstruction is Associated With
Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB)
Turbinate hypertrophy is the most common cause of nasal obstruction. Nasal obstruction is also the most common symptom of allergies. SDB affects between 75-100 million in the US alone.
SDB is associated with: Sleep Apnea; Daytime Fatigue & Accidents; Obesity; Cardiovascular Disease; Stroke; Hypertension; Diabetes; Drug and Alcohol Addiction; Poor Cognitive Function; and Neuropsychiatric disorders.
- Easily Performed in Office
- Cost Less for Patients
- Reimburses Well for Doctors
- Handheld, Single-use Device
- Predicted Fewer Side Effects
- Expected Longer Lasting Results
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CORIT is a total game-changer! I believe it will be the primary method for turbinate reduction surgeries once it hits the market.
Key Industry Leader, SE US