Jeffrey Hernandez

Title: Jeffrey Hernandez and Surgical Drain Innovation.

Introduction

Jeffrey Hernandez is an inventor associated with Livermore, California, and Raydiant Oximetry, Inc. His patent work includes surgical drainage technology intended to help evacuate fluids and other material from the body.

Latest Patents

Hernandez’s listed patent work includes “Surgical drains and systems and methods for using same” and “Surgical drain.” The described surgical drain may include a tube, a drainage component, and a positioning mechanism between them. The mechanism may use a shaft that encircles the junction between the tube and drainage component, along with extensions that project from the shaft.

The drainage component may contain holes that allow fluid, solids, or gas to enter its lumen and pass into the tube for evacuation. In some applications, the drain may be placed in the uterine cavity through a hysterotomy after pelvic surgery. It may help remove blood and other fluids or support uterine contraction following cesarean delivery. Hernandez is credited with 2 patents.

Career Highlights

Hernandez’s listed company affiliation is Raydiant Oximetry, Inc. The available information connects his patent activity with surgical drainage devices and methods for their use.

Collaborations

Hernandez’s listed coworkers include Mark Andrew Rosen and Russell Delonzor. Their names are provided as professional associations, though the available details do not specify their roles in the patents.

Conclusion

Jeffrey Hernandez’s listed inventions focus on surgical drains designed to support the evacuation of fluids and other material, including in uterine-care applications.