MagNap

Develop and manufacture a magnetic implant for sleep apnea prevention. The MagNap device uses a neodymiumiron-boron magnet encased in titanium with a ferromagnetic unidirectional back plate which is implanted to the hyoid bone (inner). The adjustable custom-fitted removable external neck brace (outer) contains a paired second magnet which exerts an external force to keep the airway open during sleep.