Michael G Mcgraw

US Patent:

8579927, Nov 12, 2013

Filed:

Jan 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/350377

Inventors:

Jeffrey J. Witts - North Reading MA, US
Ryan H. Connelly - Topsfield MA, US
Michal Ursiny - Essex Junction VT, US
Michael J. McGraw - Watertown MA, US
James A. Yuhan - Winchester MA, US

Assignee:

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. - Burlington MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/22

US Classification:

606159

Abstract:

Systems and methods for remote endarterectomy are disclosed. In an embodiment, a device for remote endarterectomy includes an elongated member, having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween; an endarterectomy unit at the distal end of the elongated member formed by a first member engaged to a second member in a substantial secure alignment with the second member, wherein the endarterectomy unit has a circumferential enclosure configured to separate a plaque core from a blood vessel and an open region surrounded by the enclosure and configured to receive the separated plaque core therethrough; and an actuator coupled to the proximal end of the elongated member for translating the first member relative to the second member across the open space to transect the plaque core received in the open space.

US Patent:

20080215062, Sep 4, 2008

Filed:

Jan 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/007258

Inventors:

Mark Bowen - Stow MA, US
Eric A. Bene - Lynn MA, US
Michael McGraw - Brighton MA, US

International Classification:

A61F 11/00

US Classification:

606108

Abstract:

Packaging for holding an ophthalmic shunt, the ophthalmic shunt having a foot, a head, and a body connecting the foot and head, the packaging having an elastomeric membrane with an aperture for receiving the shunt in the packaging.

US Patent:

20090043242, Feb 12, 2009

Filed:

Aug 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/835070

Inventors:

Eric A. Bene - Lynn MA, US
Michael J. McGraw - Brighton MA, US
Margaret Taylor - Groton MA, US
Mark Bowen - Stow MA, US
Ed Lee - Burlington MA, US

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61M 27/00

US Classification:

604 8, 128898, 606108

Abstract:

A method of implanting a transcorneal shunt into a cornea, the shunt having a head and a foot, each having a hole therein, the method including the operations of engaging an insertion tool with a foot hole of the shunt; making an entry incision in the cornea; inserting the shunt, while still engaged with the insertion tool, through the entry incision; making an implant incision in the cornea; inserting the head of the shunt through the implant incision to position and seat the shunt; and releasing the shunt from the insertion tool.