Patents by Inventor Michael Ciannella

Michael Ciannella 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).

  • Patent number: 6997908
    Abstract: A single operator exchange biliary catheter having a common distal lumen. The biliary catheter includes an elongate shaft having a proximal portion defining an ancillary lumen and a distal portion defining a common guidewire and ancillary lumen. The common distal lumen reduces the profile of the distal portion of the shaft. The elongate shaft also includes a proximal guidewire port disposed between the proximal end of the shaft and the distal end of the shaft to facilitate single operator use. A seal may be disposed adjacent the proximal guidewire port to thereby seal the port. Preferably, the shaft includes a single lumen distal portion and a bi-lumen proximal portion. The single lumen distal portion of the shaft may be curved and may include a tapered or spherically shaped distal tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Oscar R. Carrillo, Jr., James Yearick, Robert C. Allman, Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Michael Ciannella, Stephen C. Evans
  • Patent number: 6562024
    Abstract: A single operator drainage catheter delivery system and method of use. The delivery system includes a guide member having a guidewire lumen extending through a distal portion thereof, with a proximal guidewire port located distal of the proximal end. A placement catheter disposed over the guide member has a catheter lumen extending through a distal portion thereof, with a proximal guidewire port located distal of the proximal end. Locating the proximal guidewire ports as such allows the delivery system to be used by a single person with a shorter guidewire. A drainage catheter is disposed about the guide member distal of the placement catheter. The drainage catheter delivery system preferably includes a means for releasably connecting the placement catheter to the drainage catheter, wherein the releasable connecting means disconnects the drainage catheter upon displacement of the guide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Michael Ciannella, Susan M. Ostrowski, Albert N. Solbjor
  • Publication number: 20030088153
    Abstract: A single operator exchange biliary catheter having a common distal lumen. The biliary catheter includes an elongate shaft having a proximal portion defining an ancillary lumen and a distal portion defining a common guidewire and ancillary lumen. The common distal lumen reduces the profile of the distal portion of the shaft. The elongate shaft also includes a proximal guidewire port disposed between the proximal end of the shaft and the distal end of the shaft to facilitate single operator use. A seal may be disposed adjacent the proximal guidewire port to thereby seal the port. Preferably, the shaft includes a single lumen distal portion and a bitumen proximal portion. The single lumen distal portion of the shaft may be curved and may include a tapered or spherically shaped distal tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Oscar R. Carrillo, James Yearick, Robert C. Allman, Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Michael Ciannella, Stephen C. Evans
  • Patent number: 6520951
    Abstract: A single operator exchange biliary catheter having a common distal lumen. The biliary catheter includes an elongate shaft having a proximal portion defining an ancillary lumen and a distal portion defining a common guidewire and ancillary lumen. The common distal lumen reduces the profile of the distal portion of the shaft. The elongate shaft also includes a proximal guidewire port disposed between the proximal end of the shaft and the distal end of the shaft to facilitate single operator use. A seal may be disposed adjacent the proximal guidewire port to thereby seal the port. Preferably, the shaft includes a single lumen distal portion and a bitumen proximal portion. The single lumen distal portion of the shaft may be curved and may include a tapered or spherically shaped distal tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Oscar R. Carrillo, Jr., James Yearick, Robert C. Allman, Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Michael Ciannella, Stephen C. Evans
  • Patent number: 6346093
    Abstract: A single operator exchange biliary catheter having a common distal lumen. The biliary catheter includes an elongate shaft having a proximal portion defining an ancillary lumen and a distal portion defining a common guidewire and ancillary lumen. The common distal lumen reduces the profile of the distal portion of the shaft. The elongate shaft also includes a proximal guidewire port disposed between the proximal end of the shaft and the distal end of the shaft to facilitate single operator use. A seal may be disposed adjacent the proximal guidewire port to thereby seal the port. Preferably, the shaft includes a single lumen distal portion and a bi-lumen proximal portion. The single lumen distal portion of the shaft may be curved and may include a tapered or spherically shaped distal tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Allman, Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Michael Ciannella, Stephen C. Evans
  • Publication number: 20010018574
    Abstract: A single operator drainage catheter delivery system and method of use. The delivery system includes a guide member having a guidewire lumen extending through a distal portion thereof, with a proximal guidewire port located distal of the proximal end. A placement catheter disposed over the guide member has a catheter lumen extending through a distal portion thereof, with a proximal guidewire port located distal of the proximal end. Locating the proximal guidewire ports as such allows the delivery system to be used by a single person with a shorter guidewire. A drainage catheter is disposed about the guide member distal of the placement catheter. The drainage catheter delivery system preferably includes a means for releasably connecting the placement catheter to the drainage catheter, wherein the releasable connecting means disconnects the drainage catheter upon displacement of the guide member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: August 30, 2001
    Applicant: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Michael Ciannella, Susan M. Ostrowski, Albert N. Solbjor
  • Patent number: 6248100
    Abstract: A single operator drainage catheter delivery system and method of use. The delivery system includes a guide member having a guidewire lumen extending through a distal portion thereof, with a proximal guidewire port located distal of the proximal end. A placement catheter disposed over the guide member has a catheter lumen extending through a distal portion thereof, with a proximal guidewire port located distal of the proximal end. Locating the proximal guidewire ports as such allows the delivery system to be used by a single person with a shorter guidewire. A drainage catheter is disposed about the guide member distal of the placement catheter. The drainage catheter delivery system preferably includes a means for releasably connecting the placement catheter to the drainage catheter, wherein the releasable connecting means disconnects the drainage catheter upon displacement of the guide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Michael Ciannella, Susan M. Ostrowski, Albert N. Solbjor