Alza Corporation

Puracath Medical, Inc.

Inhale Therapeutic Systems, Inc.

Spiracur Inc.

Savage Medical, Inc.

Averto Medical, Inc.

Allergan, Inc.

Pneumrx, Inc.

Other

Medical Instrument Development Laboratories, Inc.

Outset Medical, Inc.

Jeffrey Wayne Etter

Kenton D Fong

John E Ashley

Dean Hu

Vincent Joseph Ferrari

Julia A Rasooly

Jan Lee

James Horvath

Adrian Edward Smith

Patrick S-l Wong

John D Burr

George S Axford

Nelson S Au

Craig A Carson

Jochen P Backs

David A Weber

Nathan Roth

Robert L Lathrop

Ingrid Kane

Mike Rehal

Kenny Aptekarev

Andrew I Poutiatine

Jack M Anthony

Miriam A Martin

Christopher M Ohms

Ian Tran

David Lehrberg

Justin Aaron Lance

Michael Rasooly

Stephen Nicholas Bower

Benjamin Scott Arnett

Joyce C Anthony

Christopher M G Ohms

Mark L Mathis

Michael E Hogard

Michael George Fourkas

Rahul Bhagat

Scott J Gerondale

Patrick S -l Wong

Shawn R Davis

Verna Rodriguez

Logan Rivas

Radomir N M Vukadin

David E-bin Chen

Radomir N Vukadin

Justin Thomas Puzin

Tyler John Miller

James Tumber

Stephanie Klunk

Cole Naymark

Steven Owen Miller

Michael Kim

Paul Brayford

Todd Nelson

Michael Edward Hogard

Benjamin Arnett

Robert L Iii Lathrop

According to some embodiments of the invention, an anchoring system includes a sleeve having an inner surface defining a first lumen, a first annular sealing mechanism disposed at a proximal end of the sleeve, and a second annular sealing mechanism disposed at a distal end of the sleeve. The anchoring system further includes a pressure tube in fluid connection with an outer surface of the sleeve, a sheath in mechanical connection with the sleeve, the sheath forming a second lumen, the second lumen being in fluid connection with the first lumen, and open-cell foam disposed on the outer surface of the sleeve. Application of negative pressure to the pressure tube causes a seal to form between the first and second annular sealing mechanisms and an inner surface of a tissue cavity. Application of negative pressure to the pressure tube also creates a frictional force that resists displacement of the sleeve.

Devices and methods for anchoring a sheath in a tissue cavity

Dialysis systems and methods are described which can include a number of features. The dialysis systems described can be to provide dialysis therapy to a patient in the comfort of their own home. The dialysis system can be configured to prepare purified water from a tap water source in real-time that is used for creating a dialysate solution. The dialysis systems described also include features that make it easy for a patient to self-administer therapy.

Dialysis systems and methods

Hand held and portable disinfection units for use with patients having indwelling catheters or are hospitalized or under care in an intensive care unit.

Point of care ultraviolet disinfection system

Medical dressing

Systems and methods of disinfection of catheter connections are provided. A transfer catheter connector can include a UV-transparent window at its distal end and a sealing plunger proximal to the UV-transparent window. A solution set connector can be inserted inside a portion of the transfer catheter connector to connect a solution set and transfer catheter. The solution set connector comprises a lumen covered by a leading membrane surface; a sealing surface configured to sealingly engage the window surface, and a piercing member configured to pierce the membrane surface. The sealing plunger, membrane surface, and window define a disinfection zone. The connectors can be connected in a disinfection position configuration in which flow is not permitted between the catheters and the connectors are irradiated with UV light. After disinfection, the connectors are advanced to a flow position in which the piercing member pierces the membrane surface, enabling flow between the catheters.

Catheter connection system for ultraviolet light disinfection

Hand held and portable disinfection units for use with patients having indwelling catheters hospitalized or under care in an intensive care unit.

A container for a medical device having a housing defining a cavity for receiving a device, such as a lung volume reduction coil, is disclosed. In some embodiments, the container includes a coupling zone external to the cavity, an exit aperture between the cavity and the coupling zone, and a bearing surface located within the cavity, the bearing surface, exit aperture and coupling zone defining an exit path along which the device can be moved for deployment from the container. The bearing surface is spaced from the exit aperture and arranged, together with the coupling zone, such that the exit path is substantially straight. In some embodiments, the cavity may be approximately cylindrical, and the bearing surface, the exit aperture, and the coupling zone are aligned such that the exit path extends in a direction that is substantially tangential to the cavity.

Containers for medical devices

Container for medical implant

A cutting apparatus has a handle and a hollow needle having a first end connected to the handle and a second end. The needle outer diameter is about 0.04 inch or less. An end cap is formed from a blank material. Preferably, at least one bridge is formed between the end cap and the blank material. The end cap is welded to the second end to enclose the needle and then the bridge is cut. The end cap has substantially flat inner and outer surfaces. The needle has a port and a hollow cutter that slides within the needle. The cutter has a first end connected to a drive, and a second end having a cutting edge. An outer cutter diameter is less than the needle inner diameter. The drive reciprocates the cutter within the needle to perform a cut.

Laser welding of disc to close needle end

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Hayward, CA, United States of America

Jeffrey Wayne Etter