David Walker Newton
Engineering at Claycut Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
License number
Louisiana EI.0013560
Issued Date
Jan 1, 1900
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2006
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
5335 Claycut Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Professional information
Insertion Instrument For Vena Cava Filter
US Patent:
5147379, Sep 15, 1992
Filed:
Nov 26, 1990
Appl. No.:
7/617672
Inventors:
Mehdy Sabbaghian - Baton Rouge LA
Tony Barfield - Beaumont TX
Patrick Schiele - Schenectady NY
David W. Newton - Baton Rouge LA
Gregory J. Lormand - Baton Rouge LA
Glen J. Schwartzberg - Baton Rouge LA
Tony Barfield - Beaumont TX
Patrick Schiele - Schenectady NY
David W. Newton - Baton Rouge LA
Gregory J. Lormand - Baton Rouge LA
Glen J. Schwartzberg - Baton Rouge LA
Assignee:
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College - Baton Rouge LA
International Classification:
A61B 1700
US Classification:
606206
Abstract:
An improved insertion instrument for a vena cava filter is provided and iudes a filter retainer attached to the catheter for preventing accidental ejection of the filter and for enabling retraction of the filter into the carrier body at any time prior to complete ejection; a directional control mechanism attached to the plunger housing for allowing a user to guide the filter retainer through a vascular network; and a simplified plunger locking mechanism on the plunger for preventing premature ejection of the filter.