The Inspire® implant procedure
99.6% of Inspire implant procedures are successfully completed without any major complications.1
Treating the root cause of your OSA
Instead of using a machine outside of your body to force air into your airway through a mask and hose, the Inspire implant works comfortably2 inside your body to treat the root cause of your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
When we sleep, our airway muscles and tongue relax. For people with OSA, the tongue relaxes into a position that blocks the airway.
When your airway is blocked you get less oxygen to your brain, triggering you to wake up to take a breath. This cycle happens repeatedly, preventing quality sleep.
The Inspire implant delivers gentle pulses that move your tongue out of the way each time you take a breath, keeping your airway open while you sleep soundly. No mask or hose required.
Safe outpatient procedure
During an approximately 60-minute outpatient procedure, an Inspire-trained provider will make two small incisions. One incision is to place the implant under your skin near your collarbone. The other incision, beneath your jawline, connects the implant to the nerve in your neck that controls your tongue.
Healing and recovery
After the procedure, most people require nothing more than over-the-counter pain medication, and within a few days, can resume non-strenuous activities. Talk to your doctor about when you can resume light activity and return to work.
Sleep better3 with Inspire therapy
A follow-up appointment will be scheduled to turn on the Inspire implant and learn how to use the small handheld Inspire™ remote to control your therapy and adjust the settings. Your Inspire-trained doctor will work with you to guide you to the right therapy level for you.
Learn more about the process, and what to expect, below.
Next generation.
Same proven results.
Experience the next generation of the Inspire® implant, designed for enhanced patient comfort and a shorter, simplified procedure4 – available now through many Inspire-trained providers across the country.
