Location History:
- San Francisco, CA (US) (2008 - 2015)
- San Carlos, CA (US) (2015)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2008-2015
Title: Biography of Frank Arko
Introduction
Frank Arko is an innovative inventor based in San Carlos, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of medical devices, particularly in the development of steerable guide catheters. With a total of six patents to his name, Arko's work focuses on improving access to difficult areas of the vasculature.
Latest Patents
Among his latest patents is a method of accessing a contralateral femoral artery of a patient. This invention provides methods for easy, atraumatic access to areas of the vasculature that are otherwise difficult to access. It utilizes steerable guide catheters constructed with components selected to provide optimal navigability, torque transfer, and push ability for various typical percutaneous access routes. The catheter wall thickness in the deflecting segment of the guide catheter is about 1 French (0.33 mm) or less, and includes a slotted deflection tube. This construction allows for a very tight turning radius, enabling guide catheter access to regions of the vasculature that are otherwise inaccessible. Another notable patent is a method of accessing a renal artery of a patient, which shares similar innovative features and benefits.
Career Highlights
Frank Arko is currently associated with Biocardia, Inc., where he continues to advance his research and development efforts in medical technology. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of medical professionals in performing
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