Wolff Mayer Kirsch
Physician in Albuquerque, NM
License number
Colorado 15203
Issued Date
Jan 11, 1966
Renew Date
May 31, 1985
Expiration Date
May 31, 1985
Type
Physician
Address
Address
Univ Of New Mexico Schl Of Medcn, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Professional information
Nerve Anastomosis Sling And Method
US Patent:
6102921, Aug 15, 2000
Filed:
Dec 21, 1990
Appl. No.:
7/631954
Inventors:
Yong Hua Zhu - Albuquerque NM
Wolff M. Kirsch - Albuquerque NM
Robert B. Cushman - Cedar Crest NM
Wolff M. Kirsch - Albuquerque NM
Robert B. Cushman - Cedar Crest NM
Assignee:
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque NM
International Classification:
A61B 1708
US Classification:
606152
Abstract:
A medical anastomosis sling for use in the repair or regeneration of nerves. Nerve ends are placed in a breathable semiporous membrane having sets of elongate and wide tabs which are secured and sealed around the ends via circumferential fasteners and surgical clips for securing and sealing the sling in position without the necessity of suturing the device for optimal anastomosis.
Deformable Plastic Surgical Clip
US Patent:
4983176, Jan 8, 1991
Filed:
Mar 6, 1989
Appl. No.:
7/319297
Inventors:
Robert Cushman - Cedar Crest NM
Wolff M. Kirsch - Albuquerque NM
Yong H. Zhu - Albuquerque NM
Wolff M. Kirsch - Albuquerque NM
Yong H. Zhu - Albuquerque NM
Assignee:
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque NM
International Classification:
A61B 1700
US Classification:
606151
Abstract:
A plastic surgical clip comprises a pair of arms having inturned opposing tips, the arms being joined by a bridge having a lesser cross-section to provide a locus for bending by drawing the ears in parallel directions against an intermediate support.
Surgical Clip And Applier
US Patent:
4929240, May 29, 1990
Filed:
Dec 21, 1987
Appl. No.:
7/135445
Inventors:
Wolff M. Kirsch - Albuquerque NM
Y. Hua Zhu - Albuquerque NM
Robert B. Cushman - Cedar Crest NM
Y. Hua Zhu - Albuquerque NM
Robert B. Cushman - Cedar Crest NM
Assignee:
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque NM
International Classification:
A61B 1712
US Classification:
606151
Abstract:
A surgical clip is disclosed having a pair of spaced arms joined by a bridge that is deformed by pulling on a tang, which is connected to the bridge by a frangible neck. Also disclosed is a tool for pulling the tang, and an anastomosis procedure that may be quickly performed using the clip and tool.
Surgical Clip, Applier, And Method
US Patent:
4733664, Mar 29, 1988
Filed:
Oct 15, 1985
Appl. No.:
6/787101
Inventors:
Wolff M. Kirsch - Albuquerque NM
Zhu Y. Hua - Shanghai, CN
Robert B. Cushman - Cedar Crest NM
Zhu Y. Hua - Shanghai, CN
Robert B. Cushman - Cedar Crest NM
Assignee:
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque NM
International Classification:
A61B 1704
US Classification:
128334R
Abstract:
A surgical clip is disclosed having a pair of spaced arms joined by a bridge that is deformed by pulling on a tang, which is connected to the bridge by a frangible neck. Also disclosed is a tool for pulling the tang, and an anastomosis procedure that may be quickly performed using the clip and tool.
Surgical Microclip
US Patent:
4586503, May 6, 1986
Filed:
Dec 1, 1983
Appl. No.:
6/556917
Inventors:
Wolff M. Kirsch - Albuquerque NM
Zhu Y. Hua - Shanghai, CN
Robert B. Cushman - Cedar Crest NM
Zhu Y. Hua - Shanghai, CN
Robert B. Cushman - Cedar Crest NM
Assignee:
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque NM
International Classification:
A61B 1704
US Classification:
128334R
Abstract:
A surgical microclip particularly adapted for microvascular anastomoses is described as including a pair of arcuate legs interconnected by a bridging section. The clip is formed of a unitary piece of biologically acceptable, plastically deformable material, and further has two spaced "ears" to facilitate handling and removal of the clip. Also disclosed is a tool for applying the clip, comprising a tweezer-like device having a pair of arms for crimping the microclip, with a fine suction conduit extending along a bisector of the angle between the arms to hold the clip prior to crimping.
Everting Forceps
US Patent:
4950281, Aug 21, 1990
Filed:
Feb 13, 1989
Appl. No.:
7/309372
Inventors:
Wolff M. Kirsch - Albuquerque NM
Yong H. Zhu - Albuquerque NM
Robert Cushman - Cedar Crest NM
Yong H. Zhu - Albuquerque NM
Robert Cushman - Cedar Crest NM
Assignee:
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque NM
International Classification:
A61B 1728
US Classification:
606207
Abstract:
A forceps for holding and everting vessels in an anastomosis procedure includes three cooperating jaws mounted at the ends of respective relatively movable legs. The legs can be independently manipulated in order to secure and evert first one vessel, then another in apposition to the first, so that clips or sutures can be applied to complete the anastomosis.