Patents by Inventor Nina Wunderlich

Nina Wunderlich 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).

  • LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE OCCLUSION DEVICES AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20160089151
    Abstract: A catheter device is provided that includes an elongate body, an atraumatic member, an expandable member, and a locking device. The elongate body has a fluid flow lumen that is in fluid communication with an outlet port adjacent to a distal end of the elongate body. The atraumatic member can be at the tip of the elongate body. The expandable member is disposed proximal of the atraumatic tip and is configured to block an opening of the LAA. The locking device is disposed adjacent to the expandable member. The locking device has a first configuration in which the elongate body is coupled with the atraumatic member and second configuration in which the elongate body is uncoupled from the atraumatic member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Inventors: Robert James Siegel, Matthew J. Price, Nina Wunderlich