Dr. Schleiffarth at West River ENT now offers Genio®, an FDA-approved treatment for moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Genio therapy is a mask-free option that works by stimulating the hypoglossal nerve on both sides of the tongue to contract the tongue muscles and keep the airway open throughout the night.

The Genio System combines a battery-free stimulator with a sleep wearable that externally powers the device. The implantable stimulator is placed under the chin during a one-time outpatient surgical procedure. The sleep wearable combines a disposable patch with an external battery, also called an activation chip, worn under the chin while sleeping. Genio therapy is activated approximately 8 weeks post procedure, when it can be controlled through an optional smartphone app that offers device usage tracking and the ability to adjust therapy within a predefined range. The activation chip is charged daily via a small portable charger wherever is convenient, even during travel.

Genio therapy has been clinically proven to significantly reduce sleep apnea events, with high rates of daily use and patient satisfaction*. You may be eligible for Genio if you are over 22 years old, have a recent sleep study indicating an AHI between 15-65, have a BMI that is less than 32 and can no longer tolerate or benefit from current standard of care treatments such as lifestyle modification and positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. For safety information and instructions for use, visit: geniosleep.com/safety.