Applications

1719 – Insertion of a bioabsorbable implant for nasal airway obstruction due to lateral wall insufficiency

Find out about the service or technology in this application and the medical condition it addresses. You can also view the application documents, the deadlines for providing consultation input and the outcome of the application when the MSAC process is complete.

  • Status Complete
  • Type New application
  • Pre-PASC consultation Closed
  • Pre-MSAC consultation Closed
  • Outcome Supported

Application details

Reason for application

New MBS item.

Service or technology in this application

Implantation of a bioabsorbable implant to support the upper and lower cartilage inside an area of the nose known as the lateral wall. The implant is placed inside the nasal wall by an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist) or rhinologist. The procedure is minimally invasive and can be performed under local anaesthesia.

Type: Therapeutic technology

Medical condition this application addresses

Nasal airway obstruction is a condition in which the nasal passages are blocked and prevent a normal or comfortable amount of air from passing through the nose.

Consultation survey and deadlines

  • PASC consultation: Closed
  • MSAC consultation: Closed Friday 10 February 2023

Meetings to consider this application

  • PASC meeting: 11–12 August 2022
  • ESC meeting: 9–10 February 2023
  • MSAC meeting: 30–31 March 2023