Comfortable Sleep Apnea Treatment
Genio treats your obstructive sleep apnea while you and your partner enjoy restful and comfortable nights.
Genio treats your obstructive sleep apnea while you and your partner enjoy restful and comfortable nights.
Genio is a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
The Genio system consists of a neurostimulator, an activation chip, a charging unit and adhesive patches.
The tiny neurostimulator is implanted under the chin. Its electrodes are put in contact with both branches of the hypoglossal nerve resulting in bilateral stimulation of the nerve.
The neurostimulator is driven by an external activation chip that is attached under the chin at night with an adhesive patch.
During sleep, stimulation triggers a small forward movement of the back of the tongue, preventing it from falling back and blocking the upper airway.
Watch a short video animation that explains how the Genio system works.
Genio uses hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
This therapy works via direct neurostimulation of the hypoglossal nerve during sleep, which activates the genioglossus muscle, causing the tongue to protrude forward.
The effectiveness of Genio and hypoglossal nerve stimulation in treating obstructive sleep apnea has been scientifically proven in patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
Data demonstrate that treatment with the Genio system was safe and effective, and resulted in significant improvement in patients’ quality of life.
Thanks to Genio, you and your bed partner may finally enjoy restful nights, without noise and without the discomfort of a mask.
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation will be very important in the future for patients with OSA as alternative for PAP incompliance or non-adherence.
Prof. Dr. med. Clemens Heiser, sleep physician, Head of the sleep medicine center of the Clinic for ear, nose and throat medicine, TU Munich, Germany
Genio is easy to use and allows you to treat your sleep apnea more comfortably.
The patient testimonials included on this website are authentic and based on patients’ personal experience. Patients have not been paid for the testimonials other than for travel expenses. Only a healthcare professional can diagnose your obstructive sleep apnea and your eligibility for the Genio system. Note that the Genio system does not suit everyone, and every patient may respond differently to the Genio system. You can find more information about safety by clicking on the Safety Information link in the footer of the website.
Genio therapy is indicated for patients who cannot tolerate or have failed CPAP therapy.
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