Patents Assigned to Caldera Medical, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9168035
    Abstract: An implantable support member having at least one adjusting portion operable for adjusting a length or tension of the support member after placement of support member anchors. The support member is operable to provide mid-urethral support for treating urinary incontinence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Caldera Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Anand Vemuri, Stéphane Gobron
  • Patent number: 9149352
    Abstract: Implants for the treatment of pelvic support conditions and methods of implementing the same. The implants comprise relatively soft, flexible bodies and relatively strong arms extending in predetermined orientation therefrom. Methods and devices for placing the implants minimize trauma to the pelvic floor and provide well-anchored support to pelvic organs without interfering with sexual or other bodily functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Caldera Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Red Alinsod, Stephen Wang, Francois Blaudeau, Sandra Muhlfeld, Bryon Merade, Ty Erickson
  • Publication number: 20140257031
    Abstract: Implants for the treatment of pelvic support conditions and methods of implementing the same. The implants comprise relatively soft, flexible bodies and relatively strong arms extending in predetermined orientations therefrom. Methods and devices for placing the implants minimize trauma to the pelvic floor and provide well-anchored support to pelvic organs without interfering with sexual or other bodily functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Caldera Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stéphane Gobron, Anand Vemuri
  • Patent number: 8758220
    Abstract: Implants for the treatment of pelvic support conditions and methods of implementing the same. The implants comprise relatively soft, flexible bodies and relatively strong arms extending in predetermined orientations therefrom. Methods and devices for placing the implants minimize trauma to the pelvic floor and provide well-anchored support to pelvic organs without interfering with sexual or other bodily functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Caldera Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stéphane Gobron, Anand Vemuri
  • Patent number: 8480558
    Abstract: Implants for the treatment of pelvic support conditions and methods of implementing the same. The implants comprise relatively soft, flexible bodies and relatively strong arms extending in predetermined orientation therefrom. Methods and devices for placing the implants minimize trauma to the pelvic floor and provide well-anchored support to pelvic organs without interfering with sexual or other bodily functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Caldera Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Red Alinsod, Stephen Wang, Francois Blaudeau, Sandra Muhlfeld, Bryon Merade, Ty Erickson
  • Patent number: 7393319
    Abstract: Surgical implants operative to simultaneously function as a pubovaginal sling for the treatment of incontinence and as a support member to effectuate cystocele repair. The implant comprises a first sling portion operative to be positioned beneath the urethra, per conventional pubovaginal sling surgery. The implant further includes a second bladder support portion extending from the sling support portion that is oriented to extend beneath and be surgically attached to a portion of the bladder to thus enable the same to be supported to a degree necessary to effectuate cystocele repair. The implant may be fabricated from a unitary piece of harvested tissue, synthetic material or combinations thereof. Preferably, the sling portion of the implant is fabricated from a synthetic material whereas the bladder support portion of the implant comprises a segment of harvested tissue sewn to the sling portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Caldera Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryon Merade, Red Alinsod