Cardiomech As
Chief Operating Officer
Abbott Oct 2017 - May 2019
Director, R and D
Enlightened Medical Device Consulting Oct 2017 - May 2019
Founder
Abbott Jan 2017 - Oct 2017
Director Program Management - Vascular and Ep Systems Portfolios
St. Jude Medical Oct 2014 - Jan 2017
Senior Director Program Management - Vascular and Ep Systems Portfolio
Education:
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master of Business Administration, Masters
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Bachelors
Skills:
Design Control Medical Devices Fda Product Development Iso 13485 Cross Functional Team Leadership Quality System R&D Design of Experiments Iso 14971 V&V Capa Program Management Spc Validation Design For Manufacturing Fmea Minitab Product Launch Dmaic Manufacturing Engineering Catheters Manufacturing Six Sigma Process Simulation Lean Manufacturing Management Commercialization Research and Development Innovation Strategic Planning Injection Molding Continuous Improvement Root Cause Analysis Semiconductors New Business Development Iso Testing Problem Solving Ip Project Management Leadership Process Engineering Process Validation Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
Thomas E. Broome - Prior Lake MN, US Daniel Gregorich - St. Louis Park MN, US Adam Jennings - Buffalo MN, US Michael P. Meyer - Richfield MN, US John Blix - Maple Grove MN, US Gordon J. Kocur - Lino Lakes MN, US
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61F 2/06
US Classification:
623 135, 623 138
Abstract:
An expandable bifurcated stent is formed of a main body and a first branch. The body wall is made up of interconnected stent members that define a plurality of cells, at least one of which is a side opening. The first branch body extends from the body wall from at least two regions adjacent the side opening. At least one stent member adjacent the perimeter is bioabsorbable.
Gordon J. Kocur - Lino Lakes MN, US John Blix - Maple Grove MN, US Thomas E. Broome - Prior Lake MN, US Adam Jennings - Buffalo MN, US
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61F 2/06
US Classification:
623 135, 623 138
Abstract:
In at least one embodiment, the invention is directed to a stent having a tubular wall where at least a portion of the tubular wall comprises a bioabsorbable membrane. In the portion of the tubular wall containing the bioabsorbable membrane, the members (e. g. struts and connectors) of the stent are embedded in the bioabsorbable membrane. In at least one embodiment, the stent is also configured to elute a therapeutic agent.
Steven M. Spencer - Minneapolis MN, US Robert Warner - Woodbury MN, US Michael S. Arney - Minneapolis MN, US John Blix - Maple Grove MN, US
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
B29C 65/00
US Classification:
264261, 264248, 604524, 604525
Abstract:
Medical devices including a proximal tubular member, a distal tubular member, and an intermediate tubular member connecting the proximal tubular member to the distal tubular member, and related methods.
Angela Kornkven Volk - Rogers MN, US Tracee Eidenschink - Wayzata MN, US Derek Sutermeister - Eden Prairie MN, US Derek Wise - New Brighton MN, US Richard C. Gunderson - Maple Grove MN, US Jan Weber - Maple Grove MN, US John Blix - Maple Grove MN, US Richard Olson - Blaine MN, US Karl A. Jagger - Maple Grove MN, US
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61M 25/00
US Classification:
604527, 604523, 604525, 604526
Abstract:
A catheter comprising an outer shaft comprising a first section of electroactive polymer. The first section of electroactive polymer affecting either the flexibility of the catheter or the steerability of the catheter.
Medical Balloon Incorporating Electroactive Polymer And Methods Of Making And Using The Same
Tracee Eidenschink - Wayzata MN, US Derek Wise - New Brighton MN, US Derek Sutermeister - Eden Prairie MN, US Yousef Alkhatib - Maple Grove MN, US Daniel Gregorich - St. Louis Park MN, US Adam Jennings - Buffalo MN, US Matt Heidner - Maple Grove MN, US Dominick Godin - Mound MN, US Richard C. Gunderson - Maple Grove MN, US John Blix - Maple Grove MN, US Karl A. Jagger - Deephaven MN, US Angela Kornkven Volk - Rogers MN, US
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
H01L 41/09 A61M 29/00
US Classification:
310800, 604 9601, 604 9901
Abstract:
An expandable medical balloon having at least one static state, at least one expanded state, and at least one deflated state, the expandable medical balloon including at least one active region, the at least one active region including electroactive polymer.
Jan Weber - Maple Grove MN, US Dave J. Sogard - Edina MN, US John Blix - Maple Grove MN, US David L. Friesen - Otsego MN, US
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61B 5/05 A61F 2/06
US Classification:
600420, 600424, 623 115, 623 116
Abstract:
A stent is adapted to be implanted into the lumen of a vessel. The stent includes struts and a resonating circuit tuned to the resonating frequency of a magnetic resonance imaging system. The resonant circuit is constructed of at least one inductor and at least one capacitor. The inductor is wound about at least one of the struts.
Catheter Having Internal Mechanisms To Encourage Balloon Re-Folding
Steve M. Spencer - Minneapolis MN, US Robert Warner - Woodbury MN, US Victor L. Schoenle - Greenfield MN, US John Blix - Maple Grove MN, US Tracee Eidenschink - Wayzata MN, US Matt Heidner - Maple Grove MN, US
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove CA
International Classification:
A61M 5/20 A61M 29/00 A61M 31/00
US Classification:
604130, 60410301, 60410306, 60410101
Abstract:
A balloon catheter that comprises an inner shaft, a balloon and a sleeve that defines a lumen. A portion of the inner shaft is positioned within the lumen and the balloon is engaged to the sleeve at least two engagement points.
Yousef Alkhatib - Maple Grove MN, US Matt Heidner - Maple Grove MN, US Tracee Eidenschink - Wayzata MN, US Angela Kornkven Volk - Rogers MN, US John Blix - Maple Grove MN, US Dominick Godin - Mound MN, US Derek Sutermeister - Eden Prairie MN, US
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61M 29/00 A61M 25/10 A61M 25/14
US Classification:
606192, 606191, 606194, 604 9901
Abstract:
A catheter comprises a first catheter shaft comprising a wall. The wall comprises at least one section of electroactive polymer having an actuated state and a non-actuated state and defines a first lumen. In the actuated state the first lumen haves a first diameter and in the non-actuated state the first lumen haves a second diameter, the first diameter being different than the second diameter.
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