Debra J Ranucci

US Patent:

6699184, Mar 2, 2004

Filed:

Mar 8, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/802118

Inventors:

Augustus Felix - Cranston RI
Debra Ranucci - Smithfield RI

Assignee:

C.R. Bard, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

A61M 2500

US Classification:

600156, 604324, 604317, 604284, 604533

Abstract:

A system is provided for aspirating fluid from a surgical site. The system includes an outlet tube that leads to a suction canister or other suitable receptacle for collecting fluid. The outlet tube includes an anti-siphon adapter which defines an atmospheric vent downstream of the outflow connection to an endoscopic device. The vent allows atmospheric pressure to enter the outlet tube to increase the pressure at the outflow of the endoscopic device.

US Patent:

20110288567, Nov 24, 2011

Filed:

Oct 2, 2009

Appl. No.:

13/122257

Inventors:

Debra J. Ranucci - Warwick RI, US
Tami L. Hamlin - exeter RI, US
Philip A. Tessier - Cranston RI, US
Marianne Staudenmeier - North Kingstown RI, US
Damian H. Tomlin - Kingston 6, JM

Assignee:

C. R. BARD, INC - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

A61B 17/00

US Classification:

606151

Abstract:

An implantable prosthesis is provided for repairing an anatomical defect, such as a tissue or muscle defect, that promotes tissue of muscle ingrowth into the prosthesis and subsequently strengthens the area of the defect. The prosthesis is easy to manipulate and may be designed to minimize the incidence of postoperative adhesions between a portion of the prosthesis and surrounding tissue or organs. The prosthesis may include one or more layers of biologically compatible material that is suitable for repairing a defect. The prosthesis may include a support assembly to facilitate manipulation and deployment of the prosthesis. The support assembly may include a stiffening member that is surrounded by material that separates the stiffening member from the layer of material. The stiffening member may be located in a sleeve of material, such as mesh fabric. The stiffening member may be formed from a resorbable material.

US Patent:

6626827, Sep 30, 2003

Filed:

Sep 1, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/654786

Inventors:

Augustus Felix - Cranston RI
Debra Ranucci - Smithfield RI

Assignee:

C. R. Bard, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

A61B 112

US Classification:

600156, 600573, 600581, 600578, 600158, 600153, 604317, 604118, 604119, 604319, 604327

Abstract:

A fluid management assembly for use in an endoscopic procedure is provided. The assembly comprises a first line for fluid to flow therethrough from an endoscope to a Y-connector and a second line for fluid to flow therethrough from a drape to the Y-connector. The Y-connector is also in fluid communication with a third line which connects the Y-connector to a suction source which supplies a suction force and receives the fluid. According to the present invention the Y-connector is located in close proximate relation with respect to the suction source and the first and second lines are preferably co-joined along a portion of their lengths. The first and second lines define scope and drape legs, respectively, which are elongated in comparison to more conventional designs. These features of the present invention serve to optimize distention and eliminate pressure fluctuations in the operative organ during the surgical procedure.