DR. JAMES R. EDGERTON, M.D.
Radiology in Plano, TX

License number

Texas K6572

Professional information

Implantable Tissue Marker Electrode

US Patent:

2010011, May 6, 2010

Filed:

Oct 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/609219

Inventors:

Salvatore Privitera - Mason OH, US
James R. Edgerton - Plano TX, US
David J. Drachman - West Chester OH, US
R. Scott Robinson - Cincinnati OH, US
Kenneth Lance Miller - Hamilton OH, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/05, A61B 5/042

US Classification:

607130, 607129, 600375

Abstract:

The present application discloses a tissue marker that may be permanently applied to cardiac (or other) tissue by means such as, but not limited to, a minimally-invasive procedure to allow for pre- and post-op lesion site testing, with the marker also preferably being radiopaque to facilitate post-op imaging. More specifically, the marker may preferably comprise or include an electrode as part of an integrated assembly. The marker may be mounted on the tissue with a suitable tissue retention member for securing the marker in place. The disclosed examples include one or more tissue retention members, and in an exemplary embodiment comprises a pair of clips for securing the assembly to a target tissue. Each retention member or clip has a conductive lead with an electrically conductive surface in the form of a patch associated therewith. Each clip is preferably associated with a discrete electrically conductive area on the surface of the patch so that the assembly may function as a bi-polar electrode, with a voltage applied between the discrete conductive areas.

James Edgerton, Plano TX

Specialties:

Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery

Work:

Cardiac Surgery Specialists
4716 Alliance Blvd, Plano, TX 75093 Cardiothoracic Surgery Assoc
4708 Alliance Blvd, Plano, TX 75093

Education:

University of Illinois at Chicago (1978)

James R Edgerton, Plano TX

Specialties:

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Address:

4708 Alliance Blvd, Plano, TX 75093
4716 Alliance Blvd, Plano, TX 75093

Board certifications:

American Board of Surgery Certification in Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery Certification in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (Thoracic Surgery)