JEKO METODIEV MADJAROV, MD
Radiology in Charlotte, NC

2013017, Jul 11, 2013

Nov 16, 2012

13/679095

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority d/b/a Carolinas HealthCare System - Charlotte NC, US
Jeko Metodiev Madjarov - Charlotte NC, US

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority d/b/a Carolinas Healthcare System - Charlotte NC

A61B 17/80

606286

Systems, devices, and methods for longitudinal closure of a dissected sternum are provided. The system includes first and second reinforcing members, fasteners, and closure members. Each reinforcing member is configured to be placed on an outer surface of a respective sternum portion, such that each reinforcing member is longitudinally disposed on an opposite side of a sternum opening with respect to the other reinforcing member. Fasteners may be placed in holes defined in the reinforcing members to secure a respective reinforcing member to a corresponding sternum portion. The closure members, which may be sternal closing wires, may then be wrapped around the sternum portions and the reinforcing members transversely to close the sternum opening. The system provides for a low installed profile, enhancing patient comfort and facilitating healing, and also provides for quick and easy access to the thoracic cavity for re-do sternotomies, if needed.

2013033, Dec 19, 2013

Aug 16, 2013

13/968690

Jeko Metodiev Madjarov - Charlotte NC, US

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority d/b/a Carolinas Medical Center - Charlotte NC

A61B 17/80

606286

Systems, devices, and methods for longitudinal closure of a dissected sternum are provided. The system includes first and second reinforcing members, fasteners, and closure members. Each reinforcing member is configured to be placed on an outer surface of a respective sternum portion, such that each reinforcing member is longitudinally disposed on an opposite side of a sternum opening with respect to the other reinforcing member. Fasteners may be placed in holes defined in the reinforcing members to secure a respective reinforcing member to a corresponding sternum portion. The closure members, which may be sternal closing wires, may then be wrapped around the sternum portions and the reinforcing members transversely to close the sternum opening. Because the reinforcing members include extended regions having lateral edges that extend away from a midline of the respective reinforcing member, the closure members are moved away from the edges of the bone.

2013010, Apr 25, 2013

Oct 15, 2012

13/651920

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority d/b/ - Charlotte NC, US
Jeko Metodiev Madjarov - Charlotte NC, US

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority d/b/a Carolinas Healthcare System - Charlotte NC

A61F 2/852, A61F 2/954

623 111, 623 116

Assemblies, devices, and methods for positioning the same proximate a target site within a body lumen are provided. The assembly includes first and second components that can function independently of one another to address a patient's vascular abnormalities or can cooperate to form an assembly. The assembly is designed to address aortic pathologies near clusters of arterial branches in a way that allows blood to continue flowing to the arterial branches during the procedure while providing an adequate landing zone for the adjoining component. One of the components may include a tapered portion near one end that can be received by a corresponding end of the other component. Alternatively, one of the components may include an invaginated end that is able to receive a corresponding end of the other component such that the position of each component is substantially fixed with respect to the other.