Gary A Sunseri

US Patent:

6350341, Feb 26, 2002

Filed:

Jul 9, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/350780

Inventors:

Gary Sunseri - Hollister CA

Assignee:

Embol-X, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

A61M 2900

US Classification:

156253, 156292, 156294

Abstract:

The invention provides a nested tubing cannula which comprises outer and inner elongate tubular members, both having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween. The inner tubular member is sealed at its distal end and is nested substantially coaxially within the lumen of the outer tubular member, so that the gap between the inner and the outer tubular member defines a second lumen whereas the first lumen is the lumen of the inner tubular member. A tubular sleeve is disposed coaxially between the inner and outer tubular members. A balloon is mounted on a distal region of the outer tubular member and is in communication with the first lumen. The cannula further comprises a port proximal or distal the balloon occluder and is in communication with the second lumen. Methods for making the devices herein are disclosed.

US Patent:

6827711, Dec 7, 2004

Filed:

Nov 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/997824

Inventors:

Gary Sunseri - Hollister CA

Assignee:

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61M 3100

US Classification:

604509, 604 9601, 604103, 604264, 604534, 604507, 606194, 606200

Abstract:

The invention provides a nested tubing cannula which comprises outer and inner elongate tubular members, both having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween. The inner tubular member is sealed at its distal end and is nested substantially coaxially within the lumen of the outer tubular member, so that the gap between the inner and the outer tubular member defines a second lumen whereas the first lumen is the lumen of the inner tubular member. A tubular sleeve is disposed coaxially between the inner and outer tubular members. A balloon is mounted on a distal region of the outer tubular member and is in communication with the first lumen. The cannula further comprises a port proximal or distal the balloon occluder and is in communication with the second lumen. Methods for making the devices herein are disclosed.

US Patent:

20030144686, Jul 31, 2003

Filed:

Jan 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/066504

Inventors:

Lorraine Martinez - Fremont CA, US
Brian Nuel - Mountain View CA, US
Peter Thornton - Los Altos CA, US
Gary Sunseri - Hollister CA, US
Jobert Balceta - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

EMBOL-X, Inc.

International Classification:

A61M029/00

US Classification:

606/200000

Abstract:

Methods and devices for surgical repair of an aortic aneurysm are described. The devices comprise an elongate member having one or more expandable filters or membranes mounted at a distal end. In certain embodiments, the devices also include aspiration and flushing capability to assist in removal of embolic debris. In use, the filter is inserted and expanded downstream of an aortic aneurysm. The aneurysm is repaired and the filter captures emboli dislodged during the repair. The filter is then collapsed and removed from the aorta.

US Patent:

20060030877, Feb 9, 2006

Filed:

Sep 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/241072

Inventors:

Lorraine Martinez - Fremont CA, US
Brian Nuel - Mountain View CA, US
Peter Thornton - Los Altos CA, US
Gary Sunseri - Hollister CA, US
Jobert Balceta - San Jose CA, US

International Classification:

A61M 29/00

US Classification:

606200000

Abstract:

Methods and devices for surgical repair of an aortic aneurysm are described. The devices comprise an elongate member having one or more expandable filters or membranes mounted at a distal end. In certain embodiments, the devices also include aspiration and flushing capability to assist in removal of embolic debris. In use, the filter is inserted and expanded downstream of an aortic aneurysm. The aneurysm is repaired and the filter captures emboli dislodged during the repair. The filter is then collapsed and removed from the aorta.

US Patent:

59546948, Sep 21, 1999

Filed:

Aug 7, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/131248

Inventors:

Gary Sunseri - Hollister CA

Assignee:

Embol-X, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

A61M 2900

US Classification:

604 96

Abstract:

The invention provides a nested tubing cannula which comprises outer and inner elongate tubular members, both having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween. The inner tubular member is sealed at its distal end and is nested substantially coaxially within the lumen of the outer tubular member, so that the gap between the inner and the outer tubular member defines a second lumen whereas the first lumen is the lumen of the inner tubular member. A tubular sleeve is disposed coaxially between the inner and outer tubular members. A balloon is mounted on a distal region of the outer tubular member and is in communication with the first lumen. The cannula further comprises a port proximal or distal the balloon occluder and is in communication with the second lumen. Methods for making the devices herein are disclosed.