This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.. Active years: 2000.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2000
Title: Brooke O Ren - Innovator in Medical Device Technology
Introduction
Brooke O Ren is a notable inventor based in Champlin, MN (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of medical devices, particularly in the area of stent retrieval technology. Her innovative approach has led to the development of a unique device that enhances the efficiency of stent retrieval procedures.
Latest Patents
Brooke O Ren holds a patent for a stent retrieval device. This device and method are designed for retrieving balloon expandable stents. The invention can be utilized with a guide catheter that has a balloon angioplasty catheter inserted within. The device features a grasping mechanism at the distal end of a shaft, along with a means for closing the grasping device. In one embodiment, the grasping device consists of a reinforced tube that includes a bound inner sleeve, two inflatable inner balloons, and a longitudinal slit. During use, the tube can be slipped over the proximal portion of a balloon catheter shaft extending from a patient, compressed to reduce its profile, advanced over the shaft, and distally out of a guide catheter. Once in position, it can recover its original profile, advance over a stent, inflate to grasp the stent's distal end, and be retracted proximally into the guide catheter. This innovative device has the potential to improve patient outcomes in stent retrieval procedures.
Career Highlights
Brooke O Ren is currently employed at Scimed Life Systems, Inc., where she continues to develop and refine medical devices. Her work has been instrumental in advancing the technology used in cardiovascular procedures.
Collaborations
One of her notable collaborators is Richard A Schatz, who has worked alongside her in the development of medical technologies.
Conclusion
Brooke O Ren's contributions to the field of medical devices, particularly with her stent retrieval device, highlight her innovative spirit and dedication to improving healthcare technology. Her work at Scimed Life Systems, Inc. continues to pave the way for advancements in medical procedures.