Covidien LP

St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.

Trevor C Knight

Aaron J Chalekian

Seamus P Maguire

Daniel J Klima

Cherry L Knight

Jane M Korfe

A bronchoscope locking mechanism includes a clamping member and a nut. The clamping member includes a threaded portion and a clamping surface that defines a compressible channel. The compressible channel is configured for communication with a tracheal tube. The nut has an inner threaded surface configured to cooperate with the threaded portion of the clamping member. The compressible channel is compressed from a first position defining a first diameter to a second position defining a second diameter when the nut is advanced over the threaded portion. The second diameter is smaller than the first diameter.

Bronchoscope adapter

Retainer structures () maintain stented valves () on the balloon () of a balloon catheter during delivery of the valve to an implantation node and subsequent expansion of the valve. The retainer structures define a raised edge relative to the outer surface of the balloon and limit movement of the valve longitudinally relative to the balloon. Deflation of the balloon following expansion of the valve stent releases the valve.

Balloon expandable platform with retaining features for a collapsible valve

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Minnetonka, MN, United States of America

Trevor C Knight