Christine Reza Seto

US Patent:

20070032703, Feb 8, 2007

Filed:

Jun 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/476337

Inventors:

Meera Sankaran - Cupertino CA, US
Christine Seto - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 1/32

US Classification:

600208000

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a radially expansive device for providing access into a patient's body, kits that contain the radially expansive device, as well as methods for providing minimally invasive access into a patient's body. The radially expansive device may be used in conjunction with a balloon, bladder, or other expansive device, which can be used to expand the radially expansive device and allow access to the surgical site.

US Patent:

20070055201, Mar 8, 2007

Filed:

Jul 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/483464

Inventors:

Christine Seto - Los Angeles CA, US
Paul Sand - San Carlos CA, US
Meera Sankaran - Cupertino CA, US
Warren Sapida - Santa Clara CA, US

International Classification:

A61M 29/00

US Classification:

604096010

Abstract:

Systems and methods for providing a cavity in an interior body region are described. In one described method, a frame comprising a plurality of frame members disposed adjacent an expansible body is inserted into a treatment area along a path established by a hollow member. The expansible body is expanded in the treatment area, and the expansible body is constrained from expanding by the frame.