Patents by Inventor JOHN MODLISH
JOHN MODLISH has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240307091Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for insertion of a medical device into a blood vessel. The system may include a sheath assembly with an introducer sheath and a variable size repositioning sheath. The variable size repositioning sheath may be configured to be adjustable in size in a radial direction and to be inserted into the blood vessel or an expandable introducer sheath. In some aspects, the system may include an intracardiac device such as a blood pump with an elongate catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: ABIOMED, Inc.Inventors: Glen Fantuzzi, Christopher Korkuch, Caitlyn Hastie, Robert Fishman, Akshay Ashok, John Modlish
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Publication number: 20240108862Abstract: Systems and methods for a multi-layered peel-away sheath assembly for insertion of a blood pump, the peel-away sheath assembly including a sheath hub and a sheath body having a proximal end that is connected to the sheath hub, and a distal end. The sheath body comprises multiple layers including a reinforcing layer. The reinforcing layer improves flexibility and kink resistance of the assembly The reinforcing layer can comprise LCP, PEBAX, stainless steel, Nitinol, or Kevlar. The reinforcing layer may be a laser-cut hypotube or a braided or coiled filament. A first layer material and a third layer material are thermoplastics, including PEBAX or TPU. The reinforcing layer has at least one discontinuity, which is aligned with peel-away lines in the sheath body to allow an operator to peel-away the assembly. The peel-away lines are formed of inner notches, outer notches, or both. The sheath hub also includes a discontinuity to allow the sheath hub to peel-away.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Christopher Nason Korkuch, Glen Fantuzzi, Drew Calabrese, Clifford Liu, John Modlish
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Patent number: 11911072Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for insertion of a medical device into a blood vessel. The system may include a sheath assembly with an introducer sheath and a variable size repositioning sheath. The variable size repositioning sheath may be configured to be adjustable in size in a radial direction and to be inserted into the blood vessel or an expandable introducer sheath. In some aspects, the system may include an intracardiac device such as a blood pump with an elongate catheter.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: ABIOMED, INC.Inventors: Glen Fantuzzi, Christopher Korkuch, Caitlyn Hastie, Robert Fishman, Akshay Ashok, John Modlish
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Patent number: 11793977Abstract: Systems and methods for a multi-layered peel-away sheath assembly for insertion of a blood pump, the peel-away sheath assembly including a sheath hub and a sheath body having a proximal end that is connected to the sheath hub, and a distal end. The sheath body comprises multiple layers including a reinforcing layer. The reinforcing layer improves flexibility and kink resistance of the assembly. The reinforcing layer can comprise LCP, PEBAX, stainless steel, Nitinol, or Kevlar. The reinforcing layer may be a laser-cut hypotube or a braided or coiled filament. A first layer material and a third layer material are thermoplastics, including PEBAX or TPU. The reinforcing layer has at least one discontinuity, which is aligned with peel-away lines in the sheath body to allow an operator to peel-away the assembly. The peel-away lines are formed of inner notches, outer notches, or both inner notches and outer notches. The sheath hub also includes a discontinuity to allow the sheath hub to peel-away.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: ABIOMED, INC.Inventors: Christopher Nason Korkuch, Glen Fantuzzi, Drew Calabrese, Clifford Liu, John Modlish
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Publication number: 20210085923Abstract: There is provided an introducer system for percutaneously delivering a first and a second medical device to a patient. The system may comprise an introducer sheath having a longitudinal axis and a lumen formed therein. The system may also comprise a bifurcated hub coupled to a proximal end of the sheath. The hub may comprise a first arm having a first lumen and a first hemostasis valve for the passage of the first medical device. The hub may also comprise a second arm coupled to the first arm and having a second lumen and a second hemostasis valve for the passage of the second medical device. Further, the hub may comprise a connection port such that the first lumen and the second lumen are in communication with the lumen of the introducer sheath for the passage of at least one of the first and second medical devices through the introducer sheath for delivery to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Glen R. Fantuzzi, John Modlish, Matthew d'Agostino
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Publication number: 20200330667Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for insertion of a medical device into a blood vessel. The system may include a sheath assembly with an introducer sheath and a variable size repositioning sheath. The variable size repositioning sheath may be configured to be adjustable in size in a radial direction and to be inserted into the blood vessel or an expandable introducer sheath. In some aspects, the system may include an intracardiac device such as a blood pump with an elongate catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Glen Fantuzzi, Christopher Korkuch, Caitlyn Hastie, Robert Fishman, Akshay Ashok, John Modlish
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Patent number: 10568754Abstract: An apparatus may be used after a surgical procedure to protect against leaks and to separate healing tissue from foreign materials such as nutritional contents. In some cases the apparatus may be easily delivered to a surgical site before, during or after a surgical procedure such as gastric bypass surgery, but this is only an example. The apparatus may include expandable anchors at either end and a collapsible central portion extending between the two expandable anchors.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Caleb A. Valdes, Nigel Slater, John Modlish, Thomas G. Hirte, Cristina Tessier, Sweta Pherwani, Paul Mannion
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Publication number: 20190351194Abstract: Systems and methods for a multi-layered peel-away sheath assembly for insertion of a blood pump including a sheath hub and a sheath body having a proximal end that is connected to the sheath hub, and a distal end. The sheath body comprises multiple layers including a reinforcing layer. The reinforcing layer improves flexibility and kink resistance of the assembly The reinforcing layer can comprise LCP, PEBAX, stainless steel, Nitinol, or Kevlar. The reinforcing layer may be a laser-cut hypotube or a braided or coiled filament. The first layer material and the third layer material are thermoplastics, including PEBAX or TPU. The reinforcing layer has at least one discontinuity, which is aligned with peel-away lines in the sheath body to allow an operator to peel-away the assembly. The peel-away lines are formed of inner, outer notches, or both. The sheath hub also includes a discontinuity to allow the sheath hub to peel-away.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Christopher Nason Korkuch, Glen Fantuzzi, Drew Calabrese, Clifford Liu, John Modlish
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Publication number: 20170325983Abstract: An apparatus may be used after a surgical procedure to protect against leaks and to separate healing tissue from foreign materials such as nutritional contents. In some cases the apparatus may be easily delivered to a surgical site before, during or after a surgical procedure such as gastric bypass surgery, but this is only an example. The apparatus may include expandable anchors at either end and a collapsible central portion extending between the two expandable anchors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: CALEB A. VALDES, NIGEL SLATER, JOHN MODLISH, THOMAS G. HIRTE, CRISTINA TESSIER, SWETA PHERWANI, PAUL MANNION