Ryan D Witherell from South Windsor, CT, age 39

Implantable Devices Including A Mesh And A Pivotable Film
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US Patent:

20130030360, Jan 31, 2013
Filed:

Jul 17, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/551010
Inventors:

Joshua Stopek - Guilford CT, US
Amin Elachchabi - Hamden CT, US
Daniel Broom - Branford CT, US
Garrett Ebersole - New Haven CT, US
Ryan Witherell - Glastonbury CT, US
Assignee:

Tyco Healthcare Group LP, - Mansfield MA
International Classification:

A61B 17/03
A61M 5/00
US Classification:

604 9301, 606151
Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices which include at least one mesh and at least one film pivotably attached to the mesh.

Medical Device Films
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US Patent:

20130053765, Feb 28, 2013
Filed:

Aug 20, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/589222
Inventors:

Jon T. Reinprecht - Watertown CT, US
Seth Gleiman - Guilford CT, US
Amin Elachchabi - Hamden CT, US
Ryan Witherell - Glastonbury CT, US
Joshua Stopek - Guilford CT, US
Garrett Ebersole - New Haven CT, US
Assignee:

Tyco Healthcare Group LP - Mansfield MA
International Classification:

A61M 5/00
B05D 3/12
US Classification:

604 9301, 427 231
Abstract:

Medical devices described herein include a melt-pressed film having first and second diffusion barrier layers disposed thereon. The melt-pressed film and the barrier layers comprise bioabsorbable copolymers. In a further aspect, a therapeutic agent, such as an analgesic is included in the medical device.

Implantable Porous Device Including A Film
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US Patent:

20150073445, Mar 12, 2015
Filed:

Aug 12, 2013
Appl. No.:

14/389829
Inventors:

- Mansfield MA, US
Amin Elachchabi - Hamden CT, US
Daniel Broom - Branford CT, US
Ryan Witherell - Glastonbury CT, US
Garrett Ebersole - Hamden CT, US
Joshua Stopek - Minneapolis MN, US
International Classification:

A61F 2/00
US Classification:

606151
Abstract:

A surgical implant includes a porous substrate defining a length along a longitudinal axis and a width along a transverse axis, and a discontinuous film disposed over a surface of the porous substrate. The discontinuous film defines a plurality of coated segments on the porous substrate that are spaced by uncoated regions of the porous substrate.

Implantable Devices Including A Mesh And A Pivotable Film
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US Patent:

20140142520, May 22, 2014
Filed:

Nov 12, 2013
Appl. No.:

14/077441
Inventors:

- Mansfield MA, US
Amin ELACHCHABI - Hamden CT, US
Daniel BROOM - Branford CT, US
Garrett EBERSOLE - New Haven CT, US
Ryan WITHERELL - Glastonbury CT, US
Assignee:

Covidien LP - Mansfield MA
International Classification:

A61F 2/00
A61M 31/00
US Classification:

604286, 606151
Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices which include at least one mesh and at least one film pivotably attached to the mesh.

Compositions And Methods Of Forming Films For Improved Drug Delivery
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US Patent:

20140107159, Apr 17, 2014
Filed:

Sep 17, 2013
Appl. No.:

14/028945
Inventors:

- Mansfield MA, US
Ryan Witherell - Glastonbury CT, US
Amin Elachchabi - Hamden CT, US
Joshua B. Stopek - Minneapolis MN, US
Assignee:

Covidien LP - Mansfield MA
International Classification:

A61K 47/34
A61K 47/10
A61K 47/06
A61K 9/70
US Classification:

514330, 264216, 427 221
Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for fabricating films for the delivery of a therapeutic agent containing at least one polymer and at least one therapeutic agent in a composition including a decreased alcohol fraction for providing smoother films and desired release characteristics. Drug-eluting films are also disclosed.