Application Detail
Description of Medical Service
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.Description of Medical Condition
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.Reason for Application
New MBS itemMedical Service Type
Therapeutic technologyPrevious Application Number/s
Not ApplicableAssociated Documentation
Application Form
Application Form (PDF 738 KB)Application Form (Word 2356 KB)
Consultation Survey
Consultation Survey (PDF 323 KB)Consultation Survey (Word 72 KB)
PASC Consultation
Consultation closed
MSAC Consultation
MSAC consultation closed Friday, 10 February 2023.
For further information please refer to PASC, ESC, MSAC Key Dates
For further information on the consultation process please refer to MSAC Consultation Process
PICO Confirmation
PICO Confirmation (PDF 1303 KB)PICO Confirmation (Word 440 KB)
Assessment Report
-Public Summary Document
Public Summary Document (PDF 1085 KB)Public Summary Document (Word 593 KB)