ERIC DAVID JOHNSON
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Methods For Maintaining A Filtering Device Within A Lumen
US Patent:
2013028, Oct 24, 2013
Filed:
Jun 17, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/919630
Inventors:
Eric JOHNSON - Woodside CA, US
Thomas J. FOGARTY - Portola Valley CA, US
Frank ARKO - Plano TX, US
Jeff ELKINS - Woodside CA, US
Martin SEERY - San Rafael CA, US
Thomas J. FOGARTY - Portola Valley CA, US
Frank ARKO - Plano TX, US
Jeff ELKINS - Woodside CA, US
Martin SEERY - San Rafael CA, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/01
US Classification:
606200
Abstract:
In one embodiment of the present invention there is provided a method of filtering blood flow in a lumen by positioning an open loop filter support structure within a lumen; maintaining a position of the open loop filter support structure within the lumen using radial force generated by the open loop filter support structure; and filtering blood flow in the lumen using a filter supported by the open loop filter support structure. In one aspect, there is also applying radial force generated by the open loop filter support structure along the axial dimension of the lumen. In another embodiment of the present invention there is provided a method of providing a filter across a lumen flow path by providing a filter support structure having a first end, a crossover section, and a second end; and fixing the position of the filter support structure within the lumen by positioning the first end against a first portion of the lumen and positioning the second end against a second portion of the lumen; and using the filter support structure to provide a filter across the lumen flow path. In one aspect, the ends do not pierce the lumen surface.
Filter Delivery Methods
US Patent:
2006024, Oct 26, 2006
Filed:
Jan 3, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/325273
Inventors:
Eric Johnson - Woodside CA, US
Thomas Fogarty - Portola Valley CA, US
Frank Arko - Plano TX, US
Jeff Elkins - Woodside CA, US
Martin Seery - San Rafael CA, US
Thomas Fogarty - Portola Valley CA, US
Frank Arko - Plano TX, US
Jeff Elkins - Woodside CA, US
Martin Seery - San Rafael CA, US
International Classification:
A61M 29/00
US Classification:
606200000
Abstract:
In one embodiment of the present invention there is provided a method of deploying within a lumen a filter having a material capture structure and a support structure by positioning the filter within the wall of a lumen; and deploying the filter into contact with the lumen by placing the material capture structure across the lumen flow path as one support structure element extends in a clockwise manner along the lumen wall and another support structure element extends in a counter clockwise manner along the lumen wall. In another embodiment of the present invention there is provided a method of positioning within a lumen a filtering device having a filter and a filter support structure by advancing the filtering device along the lumen while the filter and the filter support structure are in a stowed configuration; releasing the filter and the filter support structure from the stowed configuration so that opposing spiral elements of the filter support structure are in atraumatic contact with the lumen and the filter is positioned across the lumen flow path. In another embodiment of the present invention there is provided a method of deploying and retrieving a filter within a vessel by deploying the filter into the vessel from a delivery sheath having a first diameter; and retrieving the filter using a recovery sheath having a second diameter no more than 2 Fr larger than the first diameter.
Retrieval Snare Device And Method
US Patent:
2013018, Jul 18, 2013
Filed:
May 18, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/475819
Inventors:
Gilbert Laroya - Santa Clara CA, US
Paul Do - San Jose CA, US
Eric Johnson - Woodside CA, US
Paul Do - San Jose CA, US
Eric Johnson - Woodside CA, US
Assignee:
Crux Biomedical, Inc. - Menlo Park CA
International Classification:
A61F 2/01
US Classification:
606200
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating objects within a lumen. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating medical devices from a body lumen. One embodiment of the present invention provides a novel and improved retrieval snare and method of fabricating and using the same. The snare includes a snare wire, having a distal end and a proximal end, for use in the human anatomy, such as but not limited to blood vessels, pulmonary airways, reproductive anatomy, gastrointestinal anatomy, and organs such as the kidneys or lungs. The device enables a user to capture a foreign object located within the human anatomy, grasp said object in a controlled manner, and retrieve and remove said object from the human anatomy.
Biodegradable Implantable Device
US Patent:
2013028, Oct 24, 2013
Filed:
Jun 17, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/919658
Inventors:
Eric JOHNSON - Woodside CA, US
Thomas J. FOGARTY - Portola Valley CA, US
Frank ARKO - Plano TX, US
Jeff ELKINS - Woodside CA, US
Martin SEERY - San Rafael CA, US
Thomas J. FOGARTY - Portola Valley CA, US
Frank ARKO - Plano TX, US
Jeff ELKINS - Woodside CA, US
Martin SEERY - San Rafael CA, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/01
US Classification:
606200
Abstract:
In one embodiment of the present invention there is provided a biodegradable implantable device. The biodegradable implant device can include one or more elongate spiral support structures that can be biodegradable. Some embodiments can further include a material capture structure that can be biodegradable. A pharmacological agent can also be incorporated into the elongate spiral support structures and/or the material capture structure.
Distal Protection Filter
US Patent:
2013023, Sep 12, 2013
Filed:
May 15, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/472417
Inventors:
Eric Johnson - Woodside CA, US
Paul Do - San Jose CA, US
Gilbert Laroya - Santa Clara CA, US
Paul Do - San Jose CA, US
Gilbert Laroya - Santa Clara CA, US
Assignee:
Crux Biomedical, Inc. - Menlo Park CA
International Classification:
A61F 2/01
US Classification:
606200
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention relate generally to devices and methods for providing filtration of debris within a body lumen. More particularly, embodiments of the invention related to devices and methods for providing distal protection to a medical procedure by filtration of debris generated by the medical procedure using filters having a frame with a slidable crossover point.
Endoluminal Filter With Fixation
US Patent:
2013001, Jan 10, 2013
Filed:
Jul 19, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/553335
Inventors:
Eric Johnson - Woodside CA, US
Thomas Fogarty - Portola Valley CA, US
Frank Arko - Plano TX, US
Jeff Elkins - Woodside CA, US
Martin Seery - San Rafael CA, US
Thomas Fogarty - Portola Valley CA, US
Frank Arko - Plano TX, US
Jeff Elkins - Woodside CA, US
Martin Seery - San Rafael CA, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/01
US Classification:
606200
Abstract:
An endoluminal filter including a first support member and a second support member attached to the first support member to form a crossover. A material capture structure extends between the first and second support members, the crossover and the first end or the second end of the first support member. The filter includes at least one tissue anchor on the first support member and the second support member. There is a method of positioning a filter within a lumen including advancing a sheath containing a filter through the lumen. Next, deploying a retrieval feature against the lumen wall while maintaining substantially all of a material capture structure of the filter within the sheath. Next, deploying the material capture structure of the filter from the sheath to a position across the lumen along with engaging the lumen wall with fixation elements positioned along the filter.
Retrieval Snare Device And Method
US Patent:
2013018, Jul 18, 2013
Filed:
Jan 11, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/739828
Inventors:
Volcano Corporation - San Diego CA, US
Paul Do - San Jose CA, US
Eric Johnson - Woodside CA, US
Paul Do - San Jose CA, US
Eric Johnson - Woodside CA, US
Assignee:
VOLCANO CORPORATION - San Diego CA
International Classification:
A61F 2/01
US Classification:
606200
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating objects within a lumen. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating medical devices from a body lumen. One embodiment of the present invention provides a novel and improved retrieval snare and method of fabricating and using the same. The snare includes a snare wire, having a distal end and a proximal end, for use in the human anatomy, such as but not limited to blood vessels, pulmonary airways, reproductive anatomy, gastrointestinal anatomy, and organs such as the kidneys or lungs. The device enables a user to capture a foreign object located within the human anatomy, grasp said object in a controlled manner, and retrieve and remove said object from the human anatomy.
Spiral Shaped Filter
US Patent:
2013018, Jul 18, 2013
Filed:
Mar 8, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/791610
Inventors:
Eric JOHNSON - Woodside CA, US
Thomas J. FOGARTY - Portola Valley CA, US
Frank ARKO - Plano TX, US
Jeff ELKINS - Woodside CA, US
Martin SEERY - San Rafael CA, US
Thomas J. FOGARTY - Portola Valley CA, US
Frank ARKO - Plano TX, US
Jeff ELKINS - Woodside CA, US
Martin SEERY - San Rafael CA, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/01
US Classification:
606200
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a filter includes a first spiral support member having a first end and a second end; a second spiral support member positioned adjacent the first spiral support member to form a loop between the first end and the second end; a material covering a portion of the first and the second spiral support members; and a structure attached to the loop.
Endoluminal Filter
US Patent:
2013029, Nov 7, 2013
Filed:
Jun 28, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/931408
Inventors:
Eric JOHNSON - Woodside CA, US
Thomas J. FOGARTY - Portola Valley CA, US
Frank ARKO - Plano TX, US
Jeff ELKINS - Woodside CA, US
Martin SEERY - San Rafael CA, US
Thomas J. FOGARTY - Portola Valley CA, US
Frank ARKO - Plano TX, US
Jeff ELKINS - Woodside CA, US
Martin SEERY - San Rafael CA, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/221
US Classification:
606200
Abstract:
In one embodiment of the present invention there is provided a filter having a first elongate member having a first section and a second section; a second elongate member having a first section and a second section; a first rounded frame formed by the first sections; a second rounded frame formed by the second sections; and a material removal structure supported by the first rounded frame. In another embodiment of the present invention there is provided a filter, having a first elongate member having a first spiral section and a second spiral section; a second elongate member having a first spiral section and a second spiral section; and a material capture structure extending between the first spiral sections.
Endoluminal Filter
US Patent:
2013028, Oct 24, 2013
Filed:
Jun 17, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/919718
Inventors:
Eric JOHNSON - Woodside CA, US
Thomas J. FOGARTY - Portola Valley CA, US
Frank ARKO - Plano TX, US
Jeff ELKINS - Woodside CA, US
Martin SEERY - San Rafael CA, US
Thomas J. FOGARTY - Portola Valley CA, US
Frank ARKO - Plano TX, US
Jeff ELKINS - Woodside CA, US
Martin SEERY - San Rafael CA, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/01
US Classification:
606200
Abstract:
In one embodiment of the present invention there is provided an implantable filter. The filter can include a first support member having a first end and a second end; a second support member positioned adjacent the first support member to form an open loop between the first end and the second end of the first support member; a wrapping material wrapped around a portion of the first support member and a portion of the second support member that forms the open loop; and a filtering structure attached to the open loop by the wrapping material.