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FDA Clears Repose – A Treatment For Obstructive Sleep Apnea And Snoring SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- February 3, 1998 -- The United States Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) market clearance to Influ-ENT’s Repose(TM) surgical system for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and snoring. Repose is a minimally-invasive procedure which stabilises and prevents the tongue from collapsing back and obstructing the airway passage. This innovative product addresses the inadequacies of current treatment options and offers a novel and cost-effective solution to improve clinical outcomes and increase patient satisfaction. Repose offers a new, unique option for the millions of sufferers of OSA and snoring. OSA, a disorder estimated to afflict two to four percent of the population, is caused by the repetitive collapsing of the tongue base, resulting in partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway passage. Those suffering from OSA experience repetitive cessation of breathing during sleep, persistent sleep arousal, sleep deprivation, impairment of memory and excessive daytime sleepiness, which may ultimately lead to death. Snoring is often associated with OSA and it is estimated that 24% of males and 14% of females snore. The procedure does not require incisions and can typically be performed in less than 30 minutes. The recovery time from the procedure is expected to be much shorter relative to other surgical methods. E-mail this page to a friend or colleague! To print, use this version