Kirk K Wu from Walnut, CA, age 62

Resumes

Engineering Consultant

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Location:

20994 Glenbrook Dr, Diamond Bar, CA

Industry:

Medical Devices

Work:

Engineering Consulting Service
Engineering Consultant
Endologix Inc
Principal R and D Engineer
Calicapital Financial Sep 2014 - Jul 2017
Managing Partner
Haemonetics Nov 2011 - May 2014
Principal R and D Project Engineer
St. Jude Medical Jun 2007 - Nov 2011
Senior R and D Engineer

Education:

Boston University 2010 - 2011
San Jose State University 1988 - 1991
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Boston University 1978 - 1983

Skills:

Project Management
Cad 3D Modeling
Fem Analysis
3D Prototyping
Quality System
Process Engineering
R&D
Validation
Product Development
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Rapid Prototyping
Product Design
Spc
Continuous Improvement
Tolerance Analysis
Failure Analysis
Design Control
V&V
Medical Devices
Iso 13485
Fda
Gmp
Microsoft Office
Research and Development
U.s. Food and Drug Administration
Verification and Validation

Interests:

Exercise
Sweepstakes
Home Improvement
Reading
Gourmet Cooking
Tai Chi
Home Decoration
Health
Diy
Cooking
Gardening
Outdoors
Electronics
Education
Environment
Crafts
Biking
Music
Science and Technology
Guitar
Civil Rights and Social Action
Travel
Investing
Economic Empowerment
Politics
Arts and Culture

Languages:

English

Kirk Wu

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Kirk Wu Walnut, CA

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Work:

Haemonetics Corp

Nov 2011 to 2000
Principal R&D Engineer / Sr. Plastic Engineer St. Jude Medical Inc
Irvine, CA
Jun 2007 to Nov 2011
Sr. R&D Project Engineer Beckman Coulter Inc
Brea, CA
Dec 2006 to Jun 2007
Sr. Technical Operation Engineer Biosense Webster Inc
Irwindale, CA
Jan 2006 to Dec 2006
R&D Engineering Consultant CEC Vibration Products
Covina, CA
Sep 1998 to Jan 2006
Project Engineer General Ceramics (generalceramics.com)
Anaheim, CA
May 1995 to May 1998
Mechanical Engineer

Education:

Boston University Corp Education
Jun 2011
Certificate San Jose State University
May 1991
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Skills:

ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL SKILLS

Us Patents

Magnetically Guided Catheter
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US Patent:

20090012517, Jan 8, 2009
Filed:

Jul 3, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/167736
Inventors:

Alan de la Rama - Cerritos CA, US
Kirk Kochin Wu - Walnut CA, US
Yongxing Zhang - Irvine CA, US
Assignee:

IRVINE BIOMEDICAL, INC. - Irvine CA
International Classification:

A61B 18/18
A61B 19/00
US Classification:

606 41, 606130
Abstract:

A catheter includes a flexible tubing having a proximal end and a distal end. The catheter also includes an electrode assembly attached to the distal end of the flexible tubing and having a first magnet therein. The electrode assembly further includes an electrically conductive tip electrode and an electrically nonconductive coupler which is connected between the tip electrode and the distal end of the flexible tubing. The coupler and the tip electrode are coupled by an interlocking connection. The catheter also includes a second magnet spaced from the electrode assembly along a longitudinal axis of the tubing. The first magnet and the second magnet are responsive to an external magnetic field to selectively position and guide the electrode assembly within a body of a patient.

Magnetic Guided Ablation Catheter
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US Patent:

20100004632, Jan 7, 2010
Filed:

Jul 3, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/167417
Inventors:

Kirk Kochin Wu - Walnut CA, US
Yongxing Zhang - Irvine CA, US
International Classification:

A61M 25/01
US Classification:

604528
Abstract:

Magnetic guided ablation catheters and methods of manufacture are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a catheter includes a unitary flexible tubing having a proximal end and a distal end. A plurality of magnets are positioned along an axis of the unitary flexible tubing, the plurality of magnets provided within the unitary flexible tubing. During operation, the plurality of magnets are responsive to an external magnetic field to selectively position and guide the catheter within a body of a patient.

Magnetically Guided Catheter
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US Patent:

20100174177, Jul 8, 2010
Filed:

Mar 12, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/723110
Inventors:

Kirk Wu - Walnut CA, US
International Classification:

A61B 5/05
A61M 25/00
US Classification:

600424, 604523
Abstract:

A catheter comprising a flexible tubing having a proximal end and a distal end. An electrode assembly is attached to the distal end of the flexible tubing. The electrode assembly includes an electrically conductive tip electrode and a coupler which is connected between the tip electrode and the distal end of the flexible tubing. The coupler and the tip electrode are coupled by an interlocking connection. A first magnet is at least partially housed in the coupler. A fluid lumen extends through the flexible tubing to the coupler. The fluid lumen extends completely through the first magnet and connects to at least one port formed in the electrode assembly. A second magnet is spaced from the electrode assembly along a longitudinal axis of the tubing. The first magnet and the second magnet are responsive to an external magnetic field to selectively position and guide the electrode assembly within a body of a patient.

Magnetically Guided Catheter
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US Patent:

20120265130, Oct 18, 2012
Filed:

Jun 25, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/532164
Inventors:

Alan de la Rama - Cerritos CA, US
Kirk Kochin Wu - Walnut CA, US
Yongxing Zhang - Irvine CA, US
International Classification:

A61M 25/092
US Classification:

604 9501
Abstract:

A catheter includes a flexible tubing having a proximal end and a distal end. The catheter also includes an electrode assembly attached to the distal end of the flexible tubing and having a first magnet therein. The electrode assembly further includes an electrically conductive tip electrode and an electrically nonconductive coupler which is connected between the tip electrode and the distal end of the flexible tubing. The coupler and the tip electrode are coupled by an interlocking connection. The catheter also includes a second magnet spaced from the electrode assembly along a longitudinal axis of the tubing. The first magnet and the second magnet are responsive to an external magnetic field to selectively position and guide the electrode assembly within a body of a patient.

System And Method For Coupling A Tube With A Medical Device Handle
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US Patent:

20140018749, Jan 16, 2014
Filed:

Mar 15, 2013
Appl. No.:

13/840196
Inventors:

James V. Kauphusman - Champlin MN, US
Asim Syed - Irvine CA, US
Terry Sterrett - Huntington Beach CA, US
Kirk Wu - Walnut CA, US
International Classification:

A61M 39/10
US Classification:

604264
Abstract:

An elongate medical device handle may comprise a body defining an interior, an exterior, and a connector port extending between the interior and the exterior and defining an axis. The connector port comprises a portion having a polygonal cross-section taken transverse to the axis. In an embodiment, the polygonal cross-section may comprise a star shape. In an embodiment, a connector, such as a fluid connector, may be secured in the connector port using an adhesive.

Magnetically Guided Catheter
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US Patent:

20140343546, Nov 20, 2014
Filed:

May 2, 2014
Appl. No.:

14/268366
Inventors:

- St. Paul MN, US
Kirk Kochin Wu - Walnut CA, US
Yongxing Zhang - Irvine CA, US
Assignee:

St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:

A61B 18/14
US Classification:

606 41
Abstract:

A catheter includes a flexible tubing having a proximal end and a distal end. The catheter also includes an electrode assembly attached to the distal end of the flexible tubing and having a first magnet therein. The electrode assembly further includes an electrically conductive tip electrode and an electrically nonconductive coupler which is connected between the tip electrode and the distal end of the flexible tubing. The coupler and the tip electrode are coupled by an interlocking connection. The catheter also includes a second magnet spaced from the electrode assembly along a longitudinal axis of the tubing. The first magnet and the second magnet are responsive to an external magnetic field to selectively position and guide the electrode assembly within a body of a patient.