Kelly Jay Christian

US Patent:

8388541, Mar 5, 2013

Filed:

Nov 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/323273

Inventors:

Shayne Messerly - Kaysville UT, US
Jeremy B. Cox - Salt Lake City UT, US
Anthony K. Misener - Bountiful UT, US
Catherine C. Breiter - Holladay UT, US
Ryan R. Lemon - Sandy UT, US
Christian W. Crook - West Jordan UT, US
Matthew W. Bown - West Bountiful UT, US
Eddie K. Burnside - Bountiful UT, US
Kelly J. Christian - Draper UT, US
Amir Orome - Sandy UT, US
Jason R. Stats - Layton UT, US

Assignee:

C. R. Bard, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

A61B 8/14
A61B 5/055

US Classification:

600462, 600422, 600423

Abstract:

An integrated catheter placement system for accurately placing a catheter within a patient'vasculature is disclosed. In one embodiment, the integrated system comprises a system console, a tip location sensor for temporary placement on the patient's chest, and an ultrasound probe. The tip location sensor senses a magnetic field of a stylet disposed in a lumen of the catheter when the catheter is disposed in the vasculature. The ultrasound probe ultrasonically images a portion of the vasculature prior to intravascular introduction of the catheter. The ultrasound probe includes user input controls for controlling use of the ultrasound probe in an ultrasound mode and use of the tip location sensor in a tip location mode. In another embodiment, ECG signal-based catheter tip guidance is included in the integrated system to enable guidance of the catheter tip to a desired position with respect to a node of the patient's heart.

US Patent:

20030225369, Dec 4, 2003

Filed:

May 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/159514

Inventors:

Donald McMichael - South Jordan UT, US
Mark Foster - Sandy UT, US
Dennis Cox - Sandy UT, US
Kelly Christian - Draper UT, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

International Classification:

A61M029/00

US Classification:

604/104000, 604/910000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a low profile device having a head, a catheter segment, and a retention mechanism. The head of the catheter has at least two openings through which fluid may pass to or from a patient, the head having a low profile relative to a patient when the catheter is properly positioned in the patient. The catheter has at least a first and second lumen, each lumen being in communication with at least one of the openings of the head. The openings in the head of the catheter are designed to allow for the passage of fluid into the catheter and/or out of the patient. The low profile head may contribute to a reduction in the number of removals or displacements of as compared to traditional “on-low profile” apparatus in that the amount or length of the catheter or system which extends external the patients body is significantly less.

US Patent:

20030225392, Dec 4, 2003

Filed:

May 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/159515

Inventors:

Donald McMichael - South Jordan UT, US
Mark Foster - Sandy UT, US
Dennis Cox - Sandy UT, US
Kelly Christian - Draper UT, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

International Classification:

A61M031/00

US Classification:

604/509000, 604/270000

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to methods for inserting or placing the low profile catheter or system in a patient. The apparatus of the present invention is designed such that it may be used both as an original device as well as a replacement device. The device is also capable of being placed or inserted in a patient in a variety of ways, including, for example, those which are highly invasive, such as those placements or insertions which occur during a surgical procedure, as well as those procedures which are minimally invasive and/or those which produce or result in little or no blood loss and which may or may not require a surgeon to perform. The present invention is intended to cover all such procedures as discussed herein.

US Patent:

20030225393, Dec 4, 2003

Filed:

May 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/160482

Inventors:

Donald McMichael - South Jordan UT, US
Mark Foster - Sandy UT, US
Dennis Cox - Sandy UT, US
Kelly Christian - Draper UT, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

International Classification:

A61M031/00

US Classification:

604/513000, 604/104000

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to methods for inserting or placing the low profile catheter or system in a patient. The apparatus of the present invention is designed such that it may be used both as an original device as well as a replacement device. The device is also capable of being placed or inserted in a patient in a variety of ways, including, for example, those which are highly invasive, such as those placements or insertions which occur during a surgical procedure, as well as those procedures which are minimally invasive and/or those which produce or result in little or no blood loss and which may or may not require a surgeon to perform. The present invention is intended to cover all such procedures as discussed herein.

US Patent:

20070244490, Oct 18, 2007

Filed:

Feb 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/709401

Inventors:

Ryan Moehle - Salt Lake City UT, US
Ryan Patterson - Flagstaff AZ, US
Scott Sanders - Lehi UT, US
Guy Rome - West Valley City UT, US
J. Poulson - Tooele UT, US
Donald Weber - Ogden UT, US
Betty King - Magna UT, US
Jeffery Bright - Stansbury Park UT, US
William Barron - Riverton UT, US
Kelly Christian - Draper UT, US
Kenneth Sykes - Sandy UT, US

International Classification:

A61M 25/00

US Classification:

606108000

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses for facilitating removal of a catheter from a patient are provided. A catheter removal device is disclosed comprising a gripping mechanism with at least two members each member having a proximal end and distal end. The distal end of the gripping mechanism having opposing clamping members which, when closed, approximate at least a portion of the outer circumference of a catheter securement device. The proximal end of the gripping mechanism has two handle members each having a loop structure to accommodate the thumb or finger, for example, of a medical practitioner. A middle portion of the gripping mechanism has a shank member wherein the at least two members are coupled together at a pivot point. A distal end of the clamping members has a taper to allow for dilation of tissue up to the location of the catheter securement device.

US Patent:

20090156928, Jun 18, 2009

Filed:

Nov 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/267160

Inventors:

John G. Evans - South Jordan UT, US
Mark Henry Vader - Riverton UT, US
Murtaza Amin - Farmington UT, US
David M. Cise - Herriman UT, US
Kelly J. Christian - Draper UT, US

Assignee:

C. R. Bard, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

A61M 5/00
A61B 6/12

US Classification:

600424, 60428802

Abstract:

An implantable multi-lumen access port including indicators for ascertaining characteristics of the port is disclosed. In one embodiment, the access port comprises a housing that defines a first reservoir and a second reservoir. A first septum and second septum are respectively coupled with the housing to provide selective access to the first and second reservoirs. Each septum includes a plurality of protrusions defined about a periphery thereof that are palpable after implantation of the port in a patient to determine a relative position of the first septum with respect to the second septum. A radiographically observable indicator is also included on a base of the housing, so as to provide information relating to a characteristic of the dual-lumen port, such as suitability for power injection of fluids. The indicator in one embodiment includes a substantially rigid radiopaque component.

US Patent:

20110118677, May 19, 2011

Filed:

Nov 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/917323

Inventors:

Martha Wiley - Salt Lake City UT, US
Jodie L. Noyce - Salt Lake City UT, US
David M. Cise - Herriman UT, US
William R. Barron - Riverton UT, US
Kelly J. Christian - Draper UT, US
Amir Orome - Sandy UT, US

Assignee:

C. R. Bard, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

A61M 5/00
B23P 17/04
B32B 37/02
B32B 37/24

US Classification:

60428801, 29428, 156280, 156242

Abstract:

An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient is disclosed. In one embodiment, the port includes an internal body defining a fluid cavity that is accessible via a septum. A compliant outer cover including silicone is disposed about at least a portion of the body. A flange is included with the port body and is covered by the outer cover. The flange radially extends about a perimeter of the port body proximate the septum so as to impede penetration of a needle substantially into the outer cover in instances where the needle misses the septum. The flange can further include both an anchoring feature for securing the outer cover to the port body and an identification feature observable via x-ray imaging technology for conveying information indicative of at least one attribute of the access port. The outer cover provides a suitable surface for application of an antimicrobial/antithrombotic coating.

US Patent:

20110288502, Nov 24, 2011

Filed:

May 18, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/110734

Inventors:

Dwight T. Hibdon - Park City UT, US
Kelly J. Christian - Draper UT, US
Charles Farnworth - Riverton UT, US

Assignee:

C.R. Bard, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

A61M 5/00
B23P 11/02

US Classification:

60428801, 29451

Abstract:

A septum for use in sealably covering a fluid cavity of an implantable medical device, such as an access port, is disclosed. The septum is resilient and includes a reinforcement structure that bolsters septum placement over the fluid cavity so as to inhibit unintended separation of the septum from the medical device when the fluid cavity is under pressure, such as during power injection of fluid into the fluid cavity. In one embodiment the septum comprises a resilient septum body that includes a flange disposed about a perimeter thereof. A reinforcement component is disposed in the flange for reinforcing engagement of the flange with a corresponding groove defined about an opening to the fluid cavity of the medical device so as to inhibit unintended detachment of the septum from the medical device. The reinforcement component in one embodiment includes an annular cord disposed in the flange.