Leah D Davis

US Patent:

20140074123, Mar 13, 2014

Filed:

Sep 11, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/610598

Inventors:

Laveille Kao Voss - Belmont CA, US
Aaron M. Fortson - Fremont CA, US
Wouter E. Roorda - Palo Alto CA, US
Stephanie Henze - San Mateo CA, US
Kristopher M. Konawalik - San Francisco CA, US
Leah M. Davis - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

A61B 17/06
A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606144

Abstract:

A needle removal device is provided for removing needles from suturing systems. In an embodiment, the needle removal device may include a base member configured to be selectively positioned substantially adjacent a proximal portion of a suturing system. The proximal portion of the suturing system may include a plurality of needle lumens. The needle removal device may also include a plurality of needle receptacles at least partially defined by the base member. The needle receptacles may be positioned and configured to generally correspond to the needle lumens of the suturing system. The needle receptacles may be further configured to selectively receive and grasp onto one or more needles extending proximally from the needle lumens of the suturing system.

US Patent:

20140074126, Mar 13, 2014

Filed:

Sep 11, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/610595

Inventors:

Laveille Kao Voss - Belmont CA, US
Wouter E. Roorda - Palo Alto CA, US
Stephanie Henze - San Mateo CA, US
Kristopher M. Konawalik - San Francisco CA, US
Leah M. Davis - San Francisco CA, US
Aaron M. Fortson - Fremont CA, US

Assignee:

ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

A61B 17/06
A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606148, 606223

Abstract:

Suturing systems and needle removal devices for more efficiently removing needles from suturing systems are provide. In some embodiments, a suturing system guide body includes one or more needle lumens that transfer corresponding needles circumferentially around the guide body. Thus, when the needles exit the needle lumens at the proximal end of the guide body, the needles are in closer proximity to one another for removal. Other embodiments include various needle capture devices tools used for removing needles from a suturing system. Needle capture devices and tools can include needle receptacles positioned and configured to generally correspond to the needle lumens of the suturing system. The needle receptacles may be further configured to selectively receive and grasp onto one or more needles extending proximally from the needle lumens of the suturing system.

US Patent:

20140074124, Mar 13, 2014

Filed:

Sep 11, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/610602

Inventors:

Laveille Kao Voss - Belmont CA, US
Stephanie Henze - San Mateo CA, US
Kristopher M. Konawalik - San Francisco CA, US
Leah M. Davis - San Francisco CA, US
Wouter E. Roorda - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

A61B 17/06
A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606144

Abstract:

A needle removal device is provided for removing needles from suturing devices and/or systems. In an embodiment, the needle removal device may be intended for use with a suturing device having one or more needle lumens. The needle removal device may include a first member having a first plurality of needle receptacles extending therethrough. The first needle receptacles may be configured and positioned to correspond to one or more of the one or more needle lumens of the suturing device. The needle removal device may also include a second member having a second plurality of needle receptacles extending therethrough. At least one of the first member or the second member may be moveable between a first position, wherein the first needle receptacles and the second needle receptacles are substantially aligned, and a second position, wherein the first needle receptacles and the second needle receptacles substantially unaligned.

US Patent:

20210378667, Dec 9, 2021

Filed:

Aug 25, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/411378

Inventors:

- Santa Clara CA, US
Stephanie Henze - San Mateo CA, US
Kristopher M. Konawalik - San Francisco CA, US
Leah M. Davis - San Francisco CA, US
Wouter E. Roorda - Palo Alto CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/06
A61B 17/04
A61B 17/00
A61B 17/062

Abstract:

A suturing system including an elongate distal member and an elongate proximal member proximal the elongate distal member, the elongate proximal member having a lumen. A needle deployment actuator extends to the elongate distal member and is configured to initiate proximal movement of a needle toward an opening of the elongate proximal member. A guide is disposed within the elongate proximal member, a perimeter of the guide forming a plurality of needle receiving gaps that, when viewed in cross-section, are circumferentially spaced about the deployment actuator with a portion of the guide disposed between adjacent needle receiving gaps extending outwardly towards a wall of the lumen of the elongate proximal member.

US Patent:

20210106328, Apr 15, 2021

Filed:

Dec 22, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/130801

Inventors:

- Santa Clara CA, US
Aaron M. Fortson - Fremont CA, US
Wouter E. Roorda - Palo Alto CA, US
Stephanie Henze - San Mateo CA, US
Kristopher M. Konawalik - San Francisco CA, US
Leah M. Davis - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/06
A61B 17/04
A61B 17/062
A61B 17/00

Abstract:

A medical device including an elongate member extending from a proximal end toward a distal end, the elongate member having a lumen with a longitudinal axis, a hub portion towards the proximal end of the elongate member and configured for a user to hold and manipulate a position of the elongate member, a base portion including a first groove and a second groove separated by an opening, and two wings disposed towards a distal end of the medical device, the two wings being opposite each other across the longitudinal axis and on opposite sides of the base portion, wherein, the two wings are configured to move in relation to the longitudinal axis and wherein each wing has an elongate slot having a closed first end at a location between the base portion and a peripheral end of the wing.

US Patent:

20200352566, Nov 12, 2020

Filed:

Jul 23, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/936781

Inventors:

- Santa Clara CA, US
Aaron M. Fortson - Fremont CA, US
Wouter E. Roorda - Palo Alto CA, US
Stephanie Henze - San Mateo CA, US
Kristopher M. Konawalik - San Francisco CA, US
Leah M. Davis - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/06
A61B 17/04
A61B 17/062
A61B 17/00

Abstract:

A suturing system including a sheath, a handle assembly proximal the sheath, an elongate body disposed between the sheath and the handle, a plurality of needles disposed distal the elongate body in a pre-deployed configuration and movable into the elongate body in a deployed configuration, each of the plurality of needles including a needle tip, each needle tip being orientated proximally towards the elongate body in the pre-deployed configuration, and a needle capture assembly disposed between a distal end of the elongate body and the handle, the needle capture assembly including two needle engaging edges longitudinally spaced with respect to each other, with each being configured to interlock with at least one of the plurality of needles.

US Patent:

20180221020, Aug 9, 2018

Filed:

Apr 10, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/949642

Inventors:

- Santa Clara CA, US
Aaron M. Fortson - Fremont CA, US
Wouter E. Roorda - Palo Alto CA, US
Stephanie Henze - San Mateo CA, US
Kristopher M. Konawalik - San Francisco CA, US
Leah M. Davis - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/06
A61B 17/062
A61B 17/04
A61B 17/00

Abstract:

A suturing system is provided. In an embodiment, the suturing system includes a sheath having a proximal end and a distal end. A needle is disposed distal the sheath in a pre-deployed configuration with a needle tip of the needle being orientated proximally towards the sheath. A body is disposed within the sheath, the body comprising a guide reducing an outer cross-sectional dimension of the body at the guide and forming a space between the body and the sheath, the guide being configured to receive the needle and direct the needle proximally toward the proximal end of the sheath. A suture is attached to the needle.

US Patent:

20170020518, Jan 26, 2017

Filed:

May 23, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/162030

Inventors:

- Santa Clara CA, US
Aaron M. Fortson - Fremont CA, US
Wouter E. Roorda - Palo Alto CA, US
Stephanie Henze - San Mateo CA, US
Kristopher M. Konawalik - San Francisco CA, US
Leah M. Davis - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/06
A61B 17/04
A61B 17/062
A61B 17/00

Abstract:

A needle removal device is provided for removing needles from suturing systems. In an embodiment, the needle removal device may include a base member configured to be selectively positioned substantially adjacent a proximal portion of a suturing system. The proximal portion of the suturing system may include a plurality of needle lumens. The needle removal device may also include a plurality of needle receptacles at least partially defined by the base member. The needle receptacles may be positioned and configured to generally correspond to the needle lumens of the suturing system. The needle receptacles may be further configured to selectively receive and grasp onto one or more needles extending proximally from the needle lumens of the suturing system.