Patents by Inventor Michael Ignazio Basta

Michael Ignazio Basta 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).

  • Catheter extracting device
    Patent number: 6926721
    Abstract: A device for removing a catheter assembly having a catheter stabilizing device from a subcutaneous location in a patient is disclosed. The device includes a handle having a proximal end and a distal end. A head is attached to the distal end of the handle. The head has an external gripping surface. The head is sized for insertion into a lumen of a catheter assembly having a tissue ingrowth cuff for gripping an internal surface of the catheter assembly within the cuff and dislodging the cuff from surrounding tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Medical Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Ignazio Basta
  • Catheter extracting device
    Publication number: 20040199110
    Abstract: A device for removing a catheter assembly having a catheter stabilizing device from a subcutaneous location in a patient is disclosed. The device includes a handle having a proximal end and a distal end. A head is attached to the distal end of the handle. The head has an external gripping surface. The head is sized for insertion into a lumen of a catheter assembly having a tissue ingrowth cuff for gripping an internal surface of the catheter assembly within the cuff and dislodging the cuff from surrounding tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Ignazio Basta
  • Composite catheter stabilizing devices, methods of making the same and catheter extracting device
    Publication number: 20020032411
    Abstract: A composite catheter stabilizing device, a catheter assembly including such a stabilizing device and a device for removing a catheter assembly are provided. The stabilizing device includes a cuff having a first and second edge which is configured to be positioned around a catheter. The device further includes a first and second end piece. The first and second end pieces have internal surfaces defining tubular openings which extend through the end pieces. The first and second end pieces are tapered from first sides which abut the edges of the cuff to second sides and the second sides of the end pieces are configured for receiving a catheter in facing engagement. The device for removing a catheter assembly includes a handle and a head having an external gripping surface which is sized for inserting into a lumen of a catheter assembly having a tissue ingrowth cuff for gripping an internal surface of the catheter assembly within the cuff and dislodging the cuff from surrounding tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Applicant: Medical Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Ignazio Basta
  • Methods for making a catheter assembly having a composite catheter stabilizing device
    Patent number: 6342120
    Abstract: A composite catheter stabilizing device, a catheter assembly including such a stabilizing device and a device for removing a catheter assembly are provided. The stabilizing device includes a cuff having a first and second edge which is configured to be positioned around a catheter. The device further includes a first and second end piece. The first and second end pieces have internal surfaces defining tubular openings which extend through the end pieces. The first and second end pieces are tapered from first sides which abut the edges of the cuff to second sides and the second sides of the end pieces are configured for receiving a catheter in facing engagement. The device for removing a catheter assembly includes a handle and a head having an external gripping surface which is sized for inserting into a lumen of a catheter assembly having a tissue ingrowth cuff for gripping an internal surface of the catheter assembly within the cuff and dislodging the cuff from surrounding tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Assignee: Medical Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Ignazio Basta
  • Composite catheter stabilizing devices, methods of making the same and catheter extracting device
    Patent number: 6033382
    Abstract: A composite catheter stabilizing device, a catheter assembly including such a stabilizing device and a device for removing a catheter assembly are provided. The stabilizing device includes a cuff having a first and second edge which is configured to be positioned around a catheter. The device further includes a first and second end piece. The first and second end pieces have internal surfaces defining tubular openings which extend through the end pieces. The first and second end pieces are tapered from first sides which abut the edges of the cuff to second sides and the second sides of the end pieces are configured for receiving a catheter in facing engagement. The device for removing a catheter assembly includes a handle and a head having an external gripping surface which is sized for inserting into a lumen of a catheter assembly having a tissue ingrowth cuff for gripping an internal surface of the catheter assembly within the cuff and dislodging the cuff from surrounding tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Medical Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Ignazio Basta
  • Composite catheter stabilizing devices, methods of making the same and catheter extracting device
    Patent number: 5830184
    Abstract: A composite catheter stabilizing device, a catheter assembly including such a stabilizing device and a device for removing a catheter assembly are provided. The stabilizing device includes a cuff having a first and second edge which is configured to be positioned around a catheter. The device further includes a first and second end piece. The first and second end pieces have internal surfaces defining tubular openings which extend through the end pieces. The first and second end pieces are tapered from first sides which abut the edges of the cuff to second sides and the second sides of the end pieces are configured for receiving a catheter in facing engagement. The device for removing a catheter assembly includes a handle and a head having an external gripping surface which is sized for inserting into a lumen of a catheter assembly having a tissue ingrowth cuff for gripping an internal surface of the catheter assembly within the cuff and dislodging the cuff from surrounding tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Medical Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Ignazio Basta