John B Blix from 6583 Lanewood Ln N APT 1, Hassan, MN 55311, age 65, Phone: (763)5570813

Resumes

Chief Operating Officer

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Location:

Minneapolis, MN

Industry:

Medical Devices

Work:

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

Certifications:

Certified Scrum Product Owner® (Cspo®)
Certified Scrummaster® (Csm®)
Certified Scrum Product Ownerâ® (Cspoâ®)
Certified Scrummasterâ® (Csmâ®)

John Blix

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Us Patents

Biodegradable Connectors
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US Patent:

7632305, Dec 15, 2009
Filed:

Jul 6, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/773991
Inventors:

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.

Stent With Bioabsorbable Membrane
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US Patent:

7637940, Dec 29, 2009
Filed:

Jul 6, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/774202
Inventors:

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.

Medical Devices And Related Systems And Methods
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US Patent:

7718106, May 18, 2010
Filed:

May 30, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/442756
Inventors:

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.

Variable Stiffness Catheter Assembly
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US Patent:

7766896, Aug 3, 2010
Filed:

Apr 25, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/411360
Inventors:

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
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US Patent:

7777399, Aug 17, 2010
Filed:

Jul 31, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/496248
Inventors:

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.

Mri Resonator System With Stent Implant
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US Patent:

7778684, Aug 17, 2010
Filed:

Aug 8, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/198961
Inventors:

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
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US Patent:

7896840, Mar 1, 2011
Filed:

Apr 5, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/697133
Inventors:

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.

Catheters Having Actuatable Lumen Assemblies
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US Patent:

7909844, Mar 22, 2011
Filed:

Jul 31, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/496175
Inventors:

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.