Adam Sharkawy - San Jose CA, US Mark Foley - Menlo Park CA, US Darin Gittings - Sunnyvale CA, US David Cole - San Mateo CA, US Sam Crews - Palo Alto CA, US
Assignee:
Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61F 2/24
US Classification:
623 238
Abstract:
Implantable prosthetic valve systems and methods for implanting them are provided. Magnets are employed within one or more components of the valve systems to facilitate anchoring of the prosthetic valve at a target implant site, delivery of the prosthetic valve to the target implant site or both.
Prosthetic Cardiac Valves And Systems And Methods For Implanting Thereof
Adam Sharkawy - San Jose CA, US Mark Foley - Menlo Park CA, US Darin Gittings - Sunnyvale CA, US David Cole - San Mateo CA, US Sam Crews - Palo Alto CA, US
Assignee:
Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61F 2/24
US Classification:
623 211, 623 238
Abstract:
Implantable prosthetic valve systems and methods for implanting them are provided. Magnets are employed within one or more components of the valve systems to facilitate anchoring of the prosthetic valve at a target implant site, delivery of the prosthetic valve to the target implant site or both.
Methods And Devices For Placing A Conduit In Fluid Communication With A Target Vessel And A Source Of Blood
Dean Carson - Mountain View CA, US Michael Reo - Redwood City CA, US Stephen Olson - Sunnyvale CA, US Keke Lepulu - Redwood City CA, US Sam Crews - Redwood City CA, US David Cole - Cupertino CA, US Adam Sharkawy - Redwood City CA, US Darin Gittings - Sunnyvale CA, US Mark Foley - Menlo Park CA, US
International Classification:
A61N005/00 A61B017/08
US Classification:
606153000
Abstract:
Devices and methods for placing a conduit in fluid communication with a target vessel to communicate the target vessel with a source of blood. A conduit is coupled to the target vessel by first and second securing components that compress or sandwich the vessel wall. The conduit may be preshaped to assume a desired orientation when in an unbiased state, for example, to allow the conduit to be deformed during delivery and then regain its desired orientation once which is regained when deployed. The first and second securing components may be any shape but are preferably elongated in the direction of the vessel axis, e.g., elliptical or rectangular, such that a minimum amount of material is present at the outlet to closely approximate the cross-sectional area of the native target vessel. The securing components do not significantly occlude the target vessel lumen, may be secured to the vessel wall in non-penetrating fashion, and provides a fluid-tight seal around the attachment site. The conduit may comprise tissue, synthetic material, etc., and one or both securing components may be constructed or provided with means for attaching an autologous vessel.
Surgical Port Features With Electrically Conductive Portions, Related Devices, And Related Methods
A surgical port includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end. An outer sidewall extends between the first end and the second end. First and second channels extend through the port from the first end to the second end. A first electrically conductive portion extends from the first channel to the outer sidewall, and a second electrically conductive portion extends from the second channel to the outer sidewall. The first electrically conductive portion provides a first electrically conductive path between the first channel and the outer sidewall and the second electrically conductive portion provides a second electrically conductive path the second channel and the outer sidewall. The second electrically conductive path is separate from the first electrically conductive path. Devices and methods relate to surgical ports.
Surgical Port Features With Electrically Conductive Portions, Related Devices, And Related Methods
- Sunnyvale CA, US Sam Crews - Palomar Park CA, US Bryan E. Blair - Santa Clara CA, US
Assignee:
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
A61M 39/02 A61B 18/14 A61B 1/00 A61B 34/35
Abstract:
A surgical port includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end. An outer sidewall extends between the first end and the second end. First and second channels extend through the port from the first end to the second end. A first electrically conductive portion extends from the first channel to the outer sidewall, and a second electrically conductive portion extends from the second channel to the outer sidewall. The first electrically conductive portion provides a first electrically conductive path between the first channel and the outer sidewall and the second electrically conductive portion provides a second electrically conductive path the second channel and the outer sidewall. The second electrically conductive path is separate from the first electrically conductive path. Devices and methods relate to surgical ports.
Surgical Instrument Ports Configured For Use With Wound Retractors, And Related Devices And Methods
- Sunnyvale CA, US Sam T. CREWS - Palomar Park CA, US Craig R. GERBI - Half Moon Bay CA, US Michael HURST - San Francisco CA, US Sumona ADHYA - Santa Clara CA, US
Assignee:
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
A61M 39/02 A61B 1/00 A61B 18/14 A61B 34/35
Abstract:
A surgical port includes an end face with a channel extending through the end face. The channel has a cross section shaped to receive a surgical instrument cannula. A lateral wall extends around a perimeter of the end face. The lateral wall and end face enclose an open volume. A rim extends radially inward from the lateral wall and projects into the open volume. An apron portion extends radially outward from the lateral wall and in a direction axially away from the end face. Surgical systems may include surgical ports. Methods relate to using surgical ports.
Realization Technologies - Warner Robins, GA May 2012 - Aug 2012
Project Manager
Realization Technologies - Warner Robins, GA Aug 2010 - Apr 2012
Senior Implementer
Realization Technologies - San Jose, CA / Warner Robins, GA / Singapore Jan 2010 - Aug 2010
Implementer
Clemson University - Wannamker Hall, Clemson, SC Aug 2006 - May 2007
Resident Assistant
Education:
Clemson University 2012 - 2012
Clemson University 2005 - 2009