Patents by Inventor Shahn Sage
Shahn Sage 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: 20230405290Abstract: The present technology is directed to implantable medical systems that can include a first implantable device, a second implantable device, and a communication assembly that extends between and physically couples the first device and the second device. The first device can include one or more first electronic components, and the second device can include one or more second electronic components. The communication assembly can include (a) one or more first wires that are configured to wirelessly receive data from, and/or wirelessly transmit data to, a third device positioned external to the patient, and (b) one or more second wires that are configured to conductively transfer power between the first electronic components and the second electronic components. In some embodiments, the one or more first wires have a helical configuration, and the one or more second wires have a linear configuration and extend within the one or more first wires.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Peter Andriola, Brian Fahey, Shahn Sage, Eric N. Rudie
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Patent number: 11672975Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices to facilitate insertion of certain leads with electrode(s) into patients are described. Leads can be implanted to work in conjunction with a cardiac pacemaker or cardiac defibrillator. A lead for cardiac therapy may be inserted into an intercostal space associated with the cardiac notch of a patient. Devices for delivery may include, for example, a delivery system coupled with an electrical lead and having a handle, a component advancer and insertion tips. The handle is configured to be actuated by an operator and the component advancer is configured to advance an electrical lead into the patient. The insertion tips can be configured to close around the electrical lead within the component advancer, to push through biological tissue, and to open to enable the lead to advance into the patient. The electrical lead can also be maintained in a particular orientation during the advancement into the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Atacor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Matthew Rollins, John Beck, William Born, Shahn Sage, Alan Marcovecchio
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Publication number: 20230118243Abstract: The present technology relates to intracardiac pressure monitoring devices, and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, the present technology includes a device for monitoring pressure within a patient's heart. The device can include a pressure sensor configured to reside within a first chamber of a heart of a patient, and a pressure transmission element configured to extend from the first chamber through a septal wall to a second chamber of the heart of the patient. When the device is implanted in the patient's heart, the pressure transmission element is configured to transmit pressure from the second chamber to the pressure sensor residing within the first chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: William Jason Fox, Stefan Schreck, Brian Fahey, Peter Andriola, Scott Robertson, Miles Alexander, Anthony Pantages, Shahn Sage
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Publication number: 20230056924Abstract: The present technology relates to intracardiac pressure monitoring devices, and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, the present technology includes a device for monitoring pressure within a patient's heart. The device can include a pressure sensor configured to reside within a first chamber of a heart of a patient, and a pressure transmission element configured to extend from the first chamber through a septal wall to a second chamber of the heart of the patient. When the device is implanted in the patient's heart, the pressure transmission element is configured to transmit pressure from the second chamber to the pressure sensor residing within the first chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: William Jason Fox, Stefan Schreck, Brian Fahey, Peter Andriola, Scott Robertson, Miles Alexander, Anthony Pantages, Shahn Sage
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Publication number: 20220409892Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices to facilitate insertion of certain leads with electrode(s) into patients are described. Leads can be implanted to work in conjunction with a cardiac pacemaker or cardiac defibrillator. A lead for cardiac therapy may be inserted into an intercostal space associated with the cardiac notch of a patient. Devices for delivery may include, for example, a delivery system coupled with an electrical lead and having a handle, a component advancer and insertion tips. The handle is configured to be actuated by an operator and the component advancer is configured to advance an electrical lead into the patient. The insertion tips can be configured to close around the electrical lead within the component advancer, to push through biological tissue, and to open to enable the lead to advance into the patient. The electrical lead can also be maintained in a particular orientation during the advancement into the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Rick SANGHERA, Matthew ROLLINS, John BECK, William BORN, Shahn SAGE, Alan MARCOVECCHIO
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Publication number: 20220409891Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices to facilitate insertion of certain leads with electrode(s) into patients are described. Leads can be implanted to work in conjunction with a cardiac pacemaker or cardiac defibrillator. A lead for cardiac therapy may be inserted into an intercostal space associated with the cardiac notch of a patient. Devices for delivery may include, for example, a delivery system coupled with an electrical lead and having a handle, a component advancer and insertion tips. The handle is configured to be actuated by an operator and the component advancer is configured to advance an electrical lead into the patient. The insertion tips can be configured to close around the electrical lead within the component advancer, to push through biological tissue, and to open to enable the lead to advance into the patient. The electrical lead can also be maintained in a particular orientation during the advancement into the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Rick SANGHERA, Matthew ROLLINS, John BECK, William BORN, Shahn SAGE, Alan MARCOVECCHIO
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Publication number: 20200398044Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices to facilitate insertion of certain leads with electrode(s) into patients are described. Leads can be implanted to work in conjunction with a cardiac pacemaker or cardiac defibrillator. A lead for cardiac therapy may be inserted into an intercostal space associated with the cardiac notch of a patient. Devices for delivery may include, for example, a delivery system coupled with an electrical lead and having a handle, a component advancer and insertion tips. The handle is configured to be actuated by an operator and the component advancer is configured to advance an electrical lead into the patient. The insertion tips can be configured to close around the electrical lead within the component advancer, to push through biological tissue, and to open to enable the lead to advance into the patient. The electrical lead can also be maintained in a particular orientation during the advancement into the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Rick SANGHERA, Matthew ROLLINS, John BECK, William BORN, Shahn SAGE, Alan MARCOVECCHIO
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Publication number: 20200376265Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices to facilitate insertion of certain leads with electrode(s) into patients are described. Leads can be implanted to work in conjunction with a cardiac pacemaker or cardiac defibrillator. A lead for cardiac therapy may be inserted into an intercostal space associated with the cardiac notch of a patient. Devices for delivery may include, for example, a delivery system coupled with an electrical lead and having a handle, a component advancer and insertion tips. The handle is configured to be actuated by an operator and the component advancer is configured to advance an electrical lead into the patient. The insertion tips can be configured to close around the electrical lead within the component advancer, to push through biological tissue, and to open to enable the lead to advance into the patient. The electrical lead can also be maintained in a particular orientation during the advancement into the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Rick SANGHERA, Matthew ROLLINS, John BECK, William BORN, Shahn SAGE, Alan MARCOVECCHIO
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Patent number: 9517333Abstract: In some examples, a lead identification system includes a first set of first lead indicators and a second set of second lead indicators. Each of the first lead indicators is configured to removably attach to at least one of a first therapy delivery element, a first epidural needle, or a first connector to uniquely identify at least one of the first therapy delivery element, the first epidural needle, or the first connector during implantation of the first therapy delivery element in the patient. Each of the second lead indicators is configured to removably attach to at least one of a second therapy delivery element, a second epidural needle, or a second connector to uniquely identify at least one of the second therapy delivery element, the second epidural needle, or the second connector during implantation of the second therapy delivery element in the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Nuvectra CorporationInventors: Richard North, Scott Drees, John M. Swoyer, Lawrence Kane, Jesse Geroy, Shahn Sage, Elliot Bridgeman, James Finley
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Publication number: 20140350655Abstract: In some examples, a lead identification system includes a first set of first lead indicators and a second set of second lead indicators. Each of the first lead indicators is configured to removably attach to at least one of a first therapy delivery element, a first epidural needle, or a first connector to uniquely identify at least one of the first therapy delivery element, the first epidural needle, or the first connector during implantation of the first therapy delivery element in the patient. Each of the second lead indicators is configured to removably attach to at least one of a second therapy delivery element, a second epidural needle, or a second connector to uniquely identify at least one of the second therapy delivery element, the second epidural needle, or the second connector during implantation of the second therapy delivery element in the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Richard North, Scott Drees, John M. Swoyer, Lawrence Kane, Jesse Geroy, Shahn Sage, Elliot Bridgeman, James Finley
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Patent number: 8473074Abstract: A lead identification system for tracking a plurality of neurostimulation leads during implantation in a patient, and a method of using the same. The lead identification system includes a plurality of lead indicators each adapted to attach to one of a plurality of epidural needles to identify the leads. At least one clip adapted to releasably attach to proximal ends of the leads is provided with corresponding lead indicators. The trial cable for conducting trial stimulation includes connectors with corresponding lead indicators. A plurality of lead indicator stylets are provided for insertion into lumens at the proximal ends of the leads. The pulse generator also has connectors with corresponding lead indicators. The various lead indicators permit a surgeon to track a particular lead to the corresponding connectors on the pulse generator.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Richard North, Scott Drees, John Swoyer, Lawrence Kane, Jesse Geroy, Shahn Sage, Elliot Bridgeman, James Finley, Terry Daglow
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Publication number: 20130053927Abstract: A lead identification system for tracking a plurality of neurostimulation leads during implantation in a patient, and a method of using the same. The lead identification system includes a plurality of lead indicators each adapted to attach to one of a plurality of epidural needles to identify the leads. At least one clip adapted to releasably attach to proximal ends of the leads is provided with corresponding lead indicators. The trial cable for conducting trial stimulation includes connectors with corresponding lead indicators. A plurality of lead indicator stylets are provided for insertion into lumens at the proximal ends of the leads. The pulse generator also has connectors with corresponding lead indicators. The various lead indicators permit a surgeon to track a particular lead to the corresponding connectors on the pulse generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: RICHARD NORTH, SCOTT DREES, JOHN SWOYER, LAWRENCE KANE, JESSE GEROY, SHAHN SAGE, ELLIOT W. BRIDGEMAN, JAMES FINLEY, Terry Daglow
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Publication number: 20130012989Abstract: An anchor fir maintaining a portion of a therapy delivery element within a desired location of a patient has (i) a first opening, (ii) a second opening, (iii) a body member formed of elastic material disposed between the first and second opening, (iv) and a lumen extending though the body member from the first opening to the second opening, and (v) a retention element secured to or integrally formed with the body member for retaining the anchor within a tissue location of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Shahn Sage, Karl Hokanson, Kathryn Rasmusson, Bruce Behymer
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Patent number: 8262624Abstract: An anchor for maintaining a portion of a therapy delivery element within a desired location of a patient has (i) a first opening, (ii) a second opening, (iii) a body member formed of elastic material disposed between the first and second opening, (iv) and a lumen extending though the body member from the first opening to the second opening, and (v) a retention element secured to or integrally formed with the body member for retaining the anchor within a tissue location of a patient. The therapy delivery element has an outer diameter and an outer surface about which the anchor is disposable. The body member has a first inner diameter defined by the lumen in a relaxed state and a second inner diameter defined by the lumen in a radially stretched state. The first inner diameter is smaller than the outer diameter of the therapy delivery element, which is smaller that the second inner diameter. The lumen is configured to be disposed about at least a portion of the therapy delivery element.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Shahn Sage, Karl Hokanson, Kathryn Rasmusson, Bruce Behymer
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Patent number: 7835795Abstract: A lead retention assembly includes first, second and third retention members. The first retention member defines a first opening configured to receive a lead body. The second retention member is longitudinally spaced apart from the first retention member and defines a second opening configured to receive the lead body. The first and second retention members are substantially aligned along a first axis. The third retention member defines a third opening configured to receive the lead body. The third retention member is disposed between the first and second retention members and is biased in a position such that the third opening is substantially centered on a second axis. Upon application of a compressive force, the third retention member is moveable to a position such that the first, second, and third openings are substantially aligned along a common axis, allowing the lead body to be inserted within the first, second and third openings.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: James A. Alexander, Shahn Sage
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Publication number: 20090248054Abstract: An anchor for maintaining a portion of a therapy delivery element within a desired location of a patient has (i) a first opening, (ii) a second opening, (iii) a body member formed of elastic material disposed between the first and second opening, (iv) and a lumen extending though the body member from the first opening to the second opening, and (v) a retention element secured to or integrally formed with the body member for retaining the anchor within a tissue location of a patient. The therapy delivery element has an outer diameter and an outer surface about which the anchor is disposable. The body member has a first inner diameter defined by the lumen in a relaxed state and a second inner diameter defined by the lumen in a radially stretched state. The first inner diameter is smaller than the outer diameter of the therapy delivery element, which is smaller that the second inner diameter. The lumen is configured to be disposed about at least a portion of the therapy delivery element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Shahn Sage, Karl Hokanson, Kathryn Rasmusson, Bruce Behymer
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Publication number: 20080262564Abstract: A lead retention assembly includes first, second and third retention members. The first retention member defines a first opening configured to receive a lead body. The second retention member is longitudinally spaced apart from the first retention member and defines a second opening configured to receive the lead body. The first and second retention members are substantially aligned along a first axis. The third retention member defines a third opening configured to receive the lead body. The third retention is disposed between the first and second retention members and is biased in a position such that the third opening is substantially centered on a second axis. Upon application of a compressive force, the third retention member is moveable to a position such that the first, second, and third openings are substantially aligned along a common axis, allowing the lead body to be inserted within the first, second and third openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: James A. Alexander, Shahn Sage
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Publication number: 20080114433Abstract: Implantable medical leads, lead assemblies, and methods for implanting the leads into the human body, for example, for use within the epidural spaces of the spinal column to manage pain. A stylet lumen extends within the lead between a side-wall stylet entrance port and a lead distal region. In use, exemplary stylets may be inserted through the lead stylet port to stiffen only the distal portion of the lead, and the distal portion of the lead inserted through an introducer needle into the human body. The stiffened distal portion of the lead may be short and easily controllable.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2008Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Shahn Sage, Jose Hemandez
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Publication number: 20080021445Abstract: A one-piece, single-use disposable device for transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) of prostate tissue to alleviate BPH is disclosed. The device may include a flexible catheter tip including a rigid core and a flexible tip. The device may also include a single use lockout to help ensure that the device is used to perform only one ablation procedure on a single patient. The device may further include a simplified needle deployment mechanism and/or an automatic needle retraction mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ahmed Elmouelhi, Mark Christopherson, John Swoyer, Shahn Sage
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Publication number: 20060264814Abstract: Connectors, connection systems, and methods for coupling a catheter or catheter assembly to a stem of a medical device. Exemplary connectors may include a seal attached at or near a proximal end of the catheter, and a tubular housing that includes a locking member operable to connect the catheter to the medical device, preferably without the use of tools. Exemplary methods may include: inserting the stem of the device into the housing, wherein the housing is configured to press the seal against the stem, compressing the seal, and moving the locking member into a locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventor: Shahn Sage