Jeffrey B. Duncan - Flagstaff AZ, US Aaron J. Hopkinson - Flagstaff AZ, US Thomas R. McDaniel - Flagstaff AZ, US Michael J. Vonesh - Flagstaff AZ, US Jason M. Wiersdorf - Flagstaff AZ, US
Assignee:
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. - Newark DE
International Classification:
A61N 1/00
US Classification:
607116
Abstract:
A highly flexible implantable lead that offers improved flexibility, fatigue life and fatigue and abrasion resistance improved reliability, effective electrode tissue contact with a small diameter and low risk of tissue damage during extraction. In one embodiment the lead is provided with both defibrillation electrodes and pacing/sensing electrodes. For defibrillation/pacing leads, the lead diameter may be as small as six French or smaller. The construction utilizes helically wound conductors. For leads incorporating multiple separate conductors, many of the helically wound conductors are arranged in a multi-filar relationship. Preferably, each conductor is a length of wire that is uninsulated at about the middle of its length to create an electrode, wherein the conductor is folded in half at about the middle of the length to create first and second length segments that constitute parallel conductors.
Jeffrey B Duncan - Flagstaff AZ, US Aaron J. Hopkinson - Flagstaff AZ, US Thomas R. McDaniel - Flagstaff AZ, US Michael J. Vonesh - Flagstaff AZ, US Jason M. Wiersdorf - Flagstaff AZ, US
International Classification:
A61N 1/05 H01R 43/00
US Classification:
607116, 29825
Abstract:
A highly flexible implantable lead that offers improved flexibility, fatigue life and fatigue and abrasion resistance improved reliability, effective electrode tissue contact with a small diameter and low risk of tissue damage during extraction. In one embodiment the lead is provided with both defibrillation electrodes and pacing/sensing electrodes. For defibrillation/pacing leads, the lead diameter may be as small as six French or smaller. The construction utilizes helically wound conductors. For leads incorporating multiple separate conductors, many of the helically wound conductors are arranged in a multi-filar relationship. Preferably, each conductor is a length of wire that is uninsulated at about the middle of its length to create an electrode, wherein the conductor is folded in half at about the middle of the length to create first and second length segments that constitute parallel conductors.
JEFFREY B. DUNCAN - Flagstaff AZ, US AARON J. HOPKINSON - Flagstaff AZ, US MICHAEL J. VONESH - Flagstaff AZ, US
Assignee:
W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. - Newark DE
International Classification:
A61N 1/05
US Classification:
607119, 607116
Abstract:
The present invention provides for a safer and less traumatic chronically implanted device and methods for removing same from a patient. One embodiment of the invention provides for a medical device comprising an implantable diagnostic or therapeutic lead having a distal end, a proximal end, a longitudinal axis and an outer surface, and a tubular cover attached to the diagnostic or therapeutic lead, preferably near the distal end, and positioned to cover a substantial portion of the outer surface of the diagnostic or therapeutic lead. The tubular cover is configured to evert upon application of a longitudinal force to extract the diagnostic or therapeutic lead.
John William Hall - North Salt Lake UT, US Jim Mottola - Salt Lake City UT, US Aaron J. Hopkinson - Herriman UT, US F. Mark Ferguson - Salt Lake City UT, US Rachel Lynn Simmons - Bountiful UT, US Richard Brotherton - Park City UT, US Wayne L. Mower - Bountiful UT, US
Assignee:
MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. - South Jordan UT
International Classification:
A61M 25/10
US Classification:
606192, 29428
Abstract:
A multilayered inflatable medical appliance is disclosed. The appliance may comprise multiple adjacent layers disposed to increase total burst strength, puncture resistance or other properties. One or more layers may be comprised of a rotational spun fiber coating. Further, in some embodiments, additional top coatings may be included. Multilayered constructs may be configured with higher burst strengths and/or puncture resistance as compared to single layer constructs.
- South Jordan UT, US Aaron Hopkinson - Herriman UT, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/00 A61B 17/135
Abstract:
A hemostasis device configured to apply a compressive force to a puncture site of a patient's vessel, such as an artery of the foot, is disclosed. The hemostasis device may include a compression member having a plurality of tabs and an inflatable bladder. A plurality of bands may be used to position and maintain the compression member over the puncture site until hemostasis is achieved are releasably coupled to the plurality of tabs. A first band can wrap around the ankle, a second band can wrap around the foot, and a third band can extend between two toes or around a toe. The hemostasis device may also comprise an inflation port in fluid communication with the inflatable bladder.
Ferdinand Kiemeneij - South Jordan UT, US - South Jordan UT, US Aaron Hopkinson - Herriman UT, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/135 A61B 17/132 A61M 39/06
Abstract:
A hemostasis device configured to apply a compressive force to a puncture site of a patient's vessel, such as an artery of the hand, wrist, or foot, is disclosed. The hemostasis device may comprise a plurality of bands used to position and maintain a compression member over the puncture site. The hemostasis device may also comprise an inflation port in fluid communication with an inflatable bladder.
- South Jordan UT, US Jonathan Cheney - West Jordan UT, US Scott Brown - Riverton UT, US Luca Salmaso - Ango, CH Aaron Hopkinson - Herriman UT, US
International Classification:
G01K 1/08
Abstract:
A molded sensor assembly for measuring parameters in a given circumstance. The molded sensor assembly includes a housing with one or more apertures that extends from an upper surface to a lower surface of the housing. A lower surface of the housing is coupled to an upper surface of a printed circuit board member. A sensor is disposed within the housing, the sensor comprising wires that are coupled to the printed circuit board member. Each wire extends through an aperture of the housing.
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W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc Mfg Plastic Materials/Resins · Nonferrous Wiredrawing and Insulating, Nsk · Mfg Misc Products · Nonfrs Wiredrwng/Insltng Mfg Plstc Material/Resin Coml Physical Research Mfg Surgical Appliances · Mfg Medical Products
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