JAMES ANTHONY MAGOVERN
Medical Practice in Pittsburgh, PA

6436123, Aug 20, 2002

Mar 6, 2000

09/519241

James A. Magovern - Pittsburgh PA

CardiacAssist, Inc. - Pittsburgh PA

A61B 1703

606216, 606 72, 606 74, 606103

A system and method for closing a first side of a severed bone with a second side of a severed bone of a patient. The system includes a first anchor mechanism which is adapted to enter into the first side of the bone and a second anchor mechanism which is adapted to anchor into the second side of the bone. The second anchor mechanism is separate and remote from the first anchor mechanism. The system also includes a lash that extends through the first and second anchor mechanisms and which binds the first side of the severed bone with the second side of the severed bone. Preferably, the lash comprises a wire made of stainless steel or suture material. A method for closing a first side of a severed bone with a second side of a severed bone. The method includes the steps of anchoring a first anchor mechanism into the first side of the severed bone, anchoring a second anchor mechanism into a second side of the severed bone, extending a lash through a first opening of a housing of the first anchor mechanism in the first side, extending the lash through a second opening of a housing of the second anchor mechanism, pulling the lash until the first side and second side are contacting each other, and fixing the lash so the first side and second side maintain contact with each other.

6398715, Jun 4, 2002

Sep 18, 2000

09/664242

James A. Magovern - Pittsburgh PA
Dennis R. Trumble - Pittsburgh PA

Allegheny-Singer Research Institute - Pittsburgh PA

A61M 112

600 16, 623 321

The present invention pertains to an apparatus for assisting a patients heart operation. The apparatus comprises a mechanism for expanding and collapsing a right ventricle free wall of a heart of a patient. The apparatus also comprises a mechanism for powering the expanding and collapsing mechanism. The powering mechanism is in communication with the expanding and collapsing mechanism. The present invention pertains to a method for assisting operation of a patients heart. The method comprises the steps of expanding a balloon placed between a right ventricle free wall and a septum of a patient such that right ventricular compression is achieved during cardiac systole. Then there is the step of collapsing the balloon during cardiac diastole.

2002007, Jun 20, 2002

Oct 15, 2001

09/977889

Greg Johnson - Pittsburgh PA, US
Wayne Griffin - Cranberry PA, US
James Magovern - Pittsburgh PA, US
David Kletzli - Clinton PA, US

A61B017/56

606/216000, 606/072000, 606/103000

A system for closing together a first side of a sternum and a second side of the sternum of a patient. The system includes a first grommet to be disposed in the first side. The system includes a second grommet adapted to be disposed in the second side. The system includes a mechanism for placing a grommet into the sternum. The placing mechanism is adapted to hold the grommet for placement in the sternum. The system includes a first wire suture for insertion through the first and second grommets. The system includes a stop mechanism for allowing the placing mechanism to place a grommet into the sternum only in a desired location of the patient and any other portion of the patient is protected from damage by the placing mechanism during operation. A grommet. An approximator. A drill stop mechanism. A placement tool. A method of threading a wire suture through a hole in a sternum. A method of bringing together a first side of a sternum and a second side of the sternum.

5718248, Feb 17, 1998

Jul 27, 1995

8/507853

Dennis R. Trumble - Pittsburgh PA
James A. Magovern - Pittsburgh PA

Allegheny-Singer Research Institute - Pittsburgh PA

A61M 112

128899

A muscle energy converter pump. The muscle energy converter is comprised of a piston having an attachment head for connection to a muscle. The muscle energy converter also comprises a cylinder having a chamber in which the piston is disposed. The cylinder has a port for transport of fluid in and out of the chamber as the muscle moves the piston. A method for pumping fluid in a patient. The method comprises the steps of attaching an attachment head of a piston to tissue, such as a muscle, of the patient. Next, there is the step of placing a housing, such as a cylinder, to the patient's body. The piston is disposed in and extending from the housing. Then, there is the step of introducing fluid into a fluid cavity of the cylinder. Next, there is the step of moving the piston with the muscle of the patient connected to the piston attachment head so the fluid in the fluid cavity is pumped out of the fluid cavity by a base of the piston pushing fluid out of the fluid cavity.

6080185, Jun 27, 2000

Oct 16, 1998

9/173890

Greg A. Johnson - Pittsburgh PA
James A. Magovern - Pittsburgh PA
Eric LaWhite - South Royalton VT
Wayne P. Griffin - Cranberry PA

Cardiac Assist Technologies, Inc. - Pittsburgh PA

A61B 1704

606233

A system for closing together a first side of a sternum and a second side of the sternum of a patient. The system includes a first grommet to be disposed in the first side. The system includes a second grommet adapted to be disposed in the second side. The system includes a mechanism for placing a grommet into the sternum. The placing mechanism is adapted to hold the grommet for placement in the sternum. The system includes a first wire suture for insertion through the first and second grommets. The system includes a stop mechanism for allowing the placing mechanism to place a grommet into the sternum only in a desired location of the patient and any other portion of the patient is protected from damage by the placing mechanism during operation. A grommet. An approximator.

7267660, Sep 11, 2007

Nov 20, 2002

10/300312

James Fonger - Tacoma Park MD, US
James A. Magovern - Pittsburgh PA, US
Wayne P. Griffin - Cranberry PA, US
Richard E. Davis - Grand Rapids MI, US

Cardiac Assist, Inc. - Pittsburgh PA

A61M 1/00

604 30

An apparatus for treating a patient. The apparatus includes a catheter having a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end has an orifice through which a fluid can flow. The distal end has a port through which the fluid can flow. The port is adjacent to but apart from the orifice. The apparatus includes a mechanism for controlling the size of the port that is open. The controlling mechanism is disposed over the port and able to close the port. An apparatus for treating a patient. The apparatus includes a catheter having a proximal end and a distal end having an orifice through which a fluid can flow. The distal end has an end marker disposed about the orifice which appears in an image of an imaging device. An apparatus for treating a patient. The apparatus includes a catheter having a proximal end and a distal end having an orifice through which fluid can flow.

6302899, Oct 16, 2001

Mar 31, 2000

9/539598

Greg A. Johnson - Pittsburgh PA
Wayne P. Griffin - Cranberry PA
James A. Magovern - Pittsburgh PA
David W. Kletzli - Clinton PA

Cardiac Assist Technologies, Inc. - Pittsburgh PA

A61B 1704, A61B 1756

606232

A system for closing together a first side of a sternum and a second side of the sternum of a patient. The system includes a first grommet to be disposed in the first side. The system includes a second grommet adapted to be disposed in the second side. The system includes a mechanism for placing a grommet into the sternum. The placing mechanism is adapted to hold the grommet for placement in the sternum. The system includes a first wire suture for insertion through the first and second grommets. The system includes a stop mechanism for allowing the placing mechanism to place a grommet into the sternum only in a desired location of the patient and any other portion of the patient is protected from damage by the placing mechanism during operation. A grommet. An approximator.

6120431, Sep 19, 2000

Mar 14, 1997

8/818570

James A. Magovern - Pittsburgh PA
Dennis R. Trumble - Pittsburgh PA

Allegheny-Singer Research Institute - Pittsburgh PA

A61M 112

600 17

The present invention pertains to an apparatus for assisting a patient's heart operation. The apparatus comprises a mechanism for expanding and collapsing a right ventricle free wall of a heart of a patient. The apparatus also comprises a mechanism for powering the expanding and collapsing mechanism. The powering mechanism is in communication with the expanding and collapsing mechanism. The present invention pertains to a method for assisting operation of a patient's heart. The method comprises the steps of expanding a balloon placed between a right ventricle free wall and a septum of a patient such that right ventricular compression is achieved during cardiac systole. Then there is the step of collapsing the balloon during cardiac diastole.

6059818, May 9, 2000

Oct 16, 1998

9/173872

Greg A. Johnson - Pittsburgh PA
Wayne P. Griffin - Cranberry PA
James A. Magovern - Pittsburgh PA
David W. Kletzli - Clinton PA

Cardiac Assist Technologies, Inc. - Pittsburgh PA

A61B 1704, A61B 1756

606232

A system for closing together a first side of a sternum and a second side of the sternum of a patient. The system includes a first grommet to be disposed in the first side. The system includes a second grommet adapted to be disposed in the second side. The system includes a mechanism for placing a grommet into the sternum. The placing mechanism is adapted to hold the grommet for placement in the sternum. The system includes a first wire suture for insertion through the first and second grommets. The system includes a stop mechanism for allowing the placing mechanism to place a grommet into the sternum only in a desired location of the patient and any other portion of the patient is protected from damage by the placing mechanism during operation. A grommet. An approximator.

2003007, Apr 24, 2003

Nov 25, 2002

10/303192

Greg Johnson - Pittsburgh PA, US
James Antaki - Allison Park PA, US
James Magovern - Pittsburgh PA, US
Matthew Frushell - Gibsonia PA, US
Thomas Will - Liberty Boro PA, US
John Holmes - Wexford PA, US

A61B017/58

606/072000, 606/103000, 606/074000

An apparatus for holding a first portion of a bone and a second portion of a bone together for the bone to heal. A method for holding a first portion of a bone and a second portion of a bone together for the bone to heal. A suture. A grommet for a bone. A method for securing a suture through a bone.