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Tracy Dwane Maahs Tracy Goldberg
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18 Goldenrod, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 279-2914

El Toro, CA

Santa Ana, CA

510 Sioux Dr, Perris, CA 92570

Yorba Linda, CA

11 Paseo Simpatico, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Temecula, CA

Orange, CA

Riverside, CA

18211 Joel Brattain Dr, Yorba Linda, CA 92886

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Company: Usgi medical Sep 2018 Position: Chief operating officer

Education

Degree: Bachelors, Bachelor of Science School / High School: Kettering University 1987 to 1991 Specialities: Mechanical Engineering

Skills

Medical Devices • Cross Functional Team Leadership • Iso 13485 • Product Development • Design Control • Start Ups • U.s. Food and Drug Administration • Research and Development • Manufacturing • Quality System • Verification and Validation • Statistics • Project Management • Cad • Iso • Strategic Planning • Validation • Market Development • Testing • Life Sciences • Engineering • Biomedical Engineering • Iso Standards • Solidworks • Management • Leadership • Patent Searching • Cross Functional Team Building • Cross Functional Coordination • Patent Portfolio Management • Prototyping • Design Validaton • Medtech • Minimally Invasive Procedures • Manufacturing Engineering • Intellectual Property • Team Building • Mechanical Engineering • Catheters • Team Leadership • Team Development • Class Iii Medical Devices • Medical Device R&D • R&D Operations

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Vice President Of Operations And Engineering

Location:
18 Goldenrod, Lake Forest, CA 92609
Industry:
Medical Devices
Work:
Usgi Medical
Chief Operating Officer Usgi Medical Jun 2005 - Apr 2012
Vice President of Ops and Engineering Usgi Medical Jun 2005 - Apr 2012
Chief Technology Officer Volcano Corporation 2000 - 2003
Director of Engineering Embol-X 1997 - 2000
Director of R and D Arthrocare Corporation 1995 - 1997
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Guidant Corporation 1991 - 1995
Manfucturing and Design Engineer Advanced Cardiovascular Systems 1987 - 1995
Manufacturing Engineer 1987 - 1995
Vice President of Operations and Engineering
Education:
Kettering University 1987 - 1991
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Skills:
Medical Devices, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Iso 13485, Product Development, Design Control, Start Ups, U.s. Food and Drug Administration, Research and Development, Manufacturing, Quality System, Verification and Validation, Statistics, Project Management, Cad, Iso, Strategic Planning, Validation, Market Development, Testing, Life Sciences, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Iso Standards, Solidworks, Management, Leadership, Patent Searching, Cross Functional Team Building, Cross Functional Coordination, Patent Portfolio Management, Prototyping, Design Validaton, Medtech, Minimally Invasive Procedures, Manufacturing Engineering, Intellectual Property, Team Building, Mechanical Engineering, Catheters, Team Leadership, Team Development, Class Iii Medical Devices, Medical Device R&D, R&D Operations

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Us Patents

Methods For Performing Gastroplasty

US Patent:
7520884, Apr 21, 2009
Filed:
May 7, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/841233
Inventors:
Lee L. Swanstrom - Portland OR, US
Richard C. Ewers - Fullerton CA, US
Tracy D. Maahs - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Eugene G. Chen - Carlsbad CA, US
Vahid Saadat - Atherton CA, US
Assignee:
USGI Medical Inc. - San Clemente CA
International Classification:
A61B 17/08
US Classification:
606153
Abstract:
Methods for performing gastroplasty include reducing the effective volume or cross-sectional area of the stomach via approximation of gastric tissue. Such reduction preferably is achieved endoluminally, either with or without laparoscopic ports. In one variation, a sleeve, pouch, Magenstrasse and Mill, Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (“VBG”), etc. ,is formed within the stomach by approximating opposing anterior and posterior segments or ridges of the stomach wall at locations inferior to the gastroesophageal junction. In another variation, opposing walls of the stomach are approximated at a plurality of substantially random locations to reduce an effective volume of the stomach. In yet another variation, both a sleeve and random approximations are formed, the random approximations preferably disposed in a portion of the stomach excluded by the sleeve. In still another variation, opposing walls of the stomach are approximated over significant lengths at random or specified locations.

Interlocking Tissue Anchor Apparatus And Methods

US Patent:
7601159, Oct 13, 2009
Filed:
Sep 30, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/955244
Inventors:
Richard C. Ewers - Fullerton CA, US
Tracy D. Maahs - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Cang C. Lam - Irvine CA, US
Vahid Saadat - Saratoga CA, US
Chris Rothe - San Jose CA, US
Assignee:
USGI Medical, Inc. - San Clemente CA
International Classification:
A61B 17/03
US Classification:
606139, 606232
Abstract:
Interlocking tissue anchor apparatus and methods are described herein. In creating tissue folds within the body of a patient, a tissue manipulation assembly may generally have an elongate tubular member, an engagement member slidably disposed through the tubular member and a distal end adapted to engage tissue via a helical member, tissue stabilizing members positioned at the tubular member distal end which are adapted to stabilize tissue therebetween, and a delivery tube pivotable about the tissue stabilizer. Anchor assemblies can be delivered via the tissue manipulation assembly into or through the tissue. The anchors can incorporate various temporary interlocking features or spacing elements between one another to ensure that an anchor is not prematurely ejected from the needle assembly. This allows the anchor assembly to be advanced distally as well as withdrawn proximally within a deployment sheath while avoiding inadvertently ejecting an anchor.

Compressible Tissue Anchor Assemblies

US Patent:
7678135, Mar 16, 2010
Filed:
Apr 14, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/404423
Inventors:
Tracy D. Maahs - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Marvin C. Elmer - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Richard C. Ewers - Fullerton CA, US
Assignee:
USGI Medical, Inc. - San Clemente CA
International Classification:
A61J 17/00
US Classification:
606232, 606198, 606216
Abstract:
Apparatus & methods for optimizing anchoring force are described herein. In securing tissue folds, over-compression of the tissue directly underlying the anchors is avoided by utilizing tissue anchors having expandable arms configured to minimize contact area between the anchor and tissue. When the anchor is in its expanded configuration, a load is applied to the anchor until it is optimally configured to accommodate a range of deflections while the anchor itself exerts a substantially constant force against the tissue. Various devices, e. g. , stops, spring members, fuses, strain gauges, etc. , can be used to indicate when the anchor has been deflected to a predetermined level within the optimal range. Moreover, other factors to affect the anchor characteristics include, e. g. , varying the number of arms or struts of the anchor, positioning of the arms, configuration of the arms, the length of the collars, etc.

System For Optimizing Anchoring Force

US Patent:
7695493, Apr 13, 2010
Filed:
Jun 9, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/865736
Inventors:
Vahid Saadat - Atherton CA, US
Richard C. Ewers - Fullerton CA, US
Tracy D. Maahs - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Alexander Khairkhahan - Palo Alto CA, US
Kenneth J. Michlitsch - Livermore CA, US
Assignee:
USGI Medical, Inc. - San Clemente CA
International Classification:
A61B 17/08
A61D 1/00
US Classification:
606215, 606191, 606198, 606232
Abstract:
Systems for optimizing anchoring force are described herein. In securing tissue folds, over-compression of the tissue directly underlying the anchors is avoided by utilizing tissue anchors having expandable arms configured to minimize contact area between the anchor and tissue. When the anchor is in its expanded configuration, a load is applied to the anchor until it is optimally configured to accommodate a range of deflections while the anchor itself exerts a substantially constant force against the tissue. Various devices, e. g. , stops, spring members, fuses, strain gauges, etc. , can be used to indicate when the anchor has been deflected to a predetermined level within the optimal range. Moreover, other factors to affect the anchor characteristics include, e. g. , varying the number of arms or struts of the anchor, positioning of the arms, configuration of the arms, the length of the collars, etc.

Apparatus And Methods For Positioning And Securing Anchors

US Patent:
7736378, Jun 15, 2010
Filed:
May 7, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/841245
Inventors:
Tracy D. Maahs - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Richard C. Ewers - Fullerton CA, US
Jesus Flores - Perris CA, US
Alexander Khairkhahan - Palo Alto CA, US
Vahid Saadat - Atherton CA, US
Cang C. Lam - Irvine CA, US
Assignee:
USGI Medical, Inc. - San Clemente CA
International Classification:
A61B 17/04
US Classification:
606232
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for positioning and securing anchors are disclosed herein. The anchors are adapted to be delivered and implanted into or upon tissue, particularly tissue within the gastrointestinal system of a patient. The anchor is adapted to slide uni-directionally over suture such that a tissue plication may be cinched between anchors. A locking mechanism either within the anchor itself of positioned proximally of the anchor may allow for the uni-directional translation while enabling the anchor to be locked onto the suture if the anchor is pulled, pushed, or otherwise urged in the opposite direction along the suture. This uni-directional anchor locking mechanism facilitates the cinching of the tissue plication between the anchors and it may be utilized in one or several anchors in cinching a tissue fold.

Apparatus And Methods For Positioning And Securing Anchors

US Patent:
8057511, Nov 15, 2011
Filed:
May 7, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/841411
Inventors:
Jesus Flores - Perris CA, US
Richard C. Ewers - Fullerton CA, US
Tracy D. Maahs - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Alex Khairkhahan - Palo Alto CA, US
Vahid Saadat - Saratoga CA, US
Assignee:
USGI Medical, Inc. - San Clemente CA
International Classification:
A61B 17/04
US Classification:
606232, 24115 R, 24136 R
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for positioning and securing anchors are disclosed herein. The anchors are adapted to be delivered and implanted into or upon tissue, particularly tissue within the gastrointestinal system of a patient. The anchor is adapted to slide uni-directionally over suture such that a tissue plication may be cinched between anchors. A locking mechanism either within the anchor itself of positioned proximally of the anchor may allow for the uni-directional translation while enabling the anchor to be locked onto the suture if the anchor is pulled, pushed, or otherwise urged in the opposite direction along the suture. This uni-directional anchor locking mechanism facilitates the cinching of the tissue plication between the anchors and it may be utilized in one or several anchors in cinching a tissue fold.

Methods And Apparaus For Off-Axis Visualization

US Patent:
8277373, Oct 2, 2012
Filed:
Feb 28, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/365088
Inventors:
Tracy D. Maahs - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Richard C. Ewers - Fullerton CA, US
Arvin T. Chang - West Covina CA, US
Chris Rothe - San Jose CA, US
Eugene C. Chen - Carlsbad CA, US
Marvin C. Elmer - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Gilbert Madrid - Dana Point CA, US
Kabir Gambhir - Encinitas CA, US
Assignee:
USGI Medical, Inc. - San Clemente CA
International Classification:
A61B 1/00
US Classification:
600107, 600104, 600106, 600113, 600170, 600173
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for off-axis visualization are described herein. An endoluminal tissue manipulation assembly is disclosed which provides for a stable endoluminal platform and which also provides for effective triangulation of tools. Such an apparatus may comprise an optionally shape-lockable elongate body defining a longitudinal axis and adapted for endoluminal advancement in a patient body, at least one articulatable visualization lumen disposed near or at a distal region of the elongate body, the at least one articulating visualization lumen being adapted to articulate off-axis relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate body, and at least one articulatable tool arm member disposed near or at the distal region of the elongate body, the at least one articulatable tool arm member being adapted to articulate off-axis and manipulate a tissue region of interest.

Apparatus And Methods For Positioning And Securing Anchors

US Patent:
8308765, Nov 13, 2012
Filed:
May 7, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/840950
Inventors:
Vahid Saadat - Saratoga CA, US
Tracy D. Maahs - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Richard C. Ewers - Fullerton CA, US
Marvin C. Elmers - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Jesus Flores - Perris CA, US
Alex Khairkhahan - Palo Alto CA, US
Cang C. Lam - Irvine CA, US
Assignee:
USGI Medical, Inc. - San Clemente CA
International Classification:
A61B 17/04
US Classification:
606232, 606153, 24115 R, 24132 R
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for positioning and securing anchors are adapted to be delivered and implanted into or upon tissue, particularly tissue within the gastrointestinal system of a patient. The anchor is adapted to slide uni-directionally over suture such that a tissue plication may be cinched between anchors. A locking mechanism either within the anchor itself of positioned proximally of the anchor may allow for the uni-directional translation while enabling the anchor to be locked onto the suture if the anchor is pulled, pushed, or otherwise urged in the opposite direction along the suture. This unidirectional anchor locking mechanism facilitates the cinching of the tissue plication between the anchors and it may be utilized in one or several anchors in cinching a tissue fold.

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Donald R Maahs  Michael G Maahs  Tracy D Standifer  Tracy G Stanfield  Tracy D Jolly  Tracy J Stanger  Tracy L Stanton  Tracy L Stapleton  Tracy L Whitehead  Tracy L Starks 

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