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Meera L Sankaran

from Campbell, CA
Age ~43
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Also known as:
Meera Lakshmi Sankaran, Meera L Player
Related to:
Janet K Player, 96Lana DicksteinMohan Sankaran, 48Sankaran Ramanathan, 79Bhagavathy Sankaran, 71
Connected to:
Ajeeth R Sankaran, 48Amelia A Sankar, 35Anand Sankara, 48Ananda M Sankaran, 47Anthony J Sankar, 81Aravind S Sankaran, 53Ashok B Sankaran, 28Ayyappan H Sankaran, 63Carla Sankar, 55Devindra Sankar, 35

Meera Sankaran Phones & Addresses

  • Campbell, CA
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 19984 Wheaton Dr, Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 257-5183

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R And D Manager

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Location:
1224 Abbott Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Industry:
Medical Devices
Work:
Stryker
R and D Manager
Stryker Jun 1, 2015 - Aug 2017
Associate Research and Development Manager
Acclarent Jun 2014 - May 2015
Staff R and D Engineer
Omnicell Dec 2012 - May 2014
Marketing Manager - New Markets
Medtronic Nov 2007 - Dec 2012
Senior R and D Engineer
Education:
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business 2009 - 2011
Master of Business Administration, Masters, Management University of California, Berkeley 1999 - 2003
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering University of California, Berkeley
Skills:
Marketing
Biomechanics
R&D
Omnicell
Tissue Engineering
Interests:
Career
Boating
Exercise
Electronics
Outdoors
Home Improvement
Reading
Music
Sports
The Arts
Movies
Home Decoration
Languages:
English
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Bone Fusion Device And Methods

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US Patent:
7985231, Jul 26, 2011
Filed:
Dec 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/967727
Inventors:
Meera Sankaran - Cupertino CA, US
Assignee:
Kyphon Sarl - Neuchatal
International Classification:
A61B 17/58
A61B 17/60
A61F 2/00
US Classification:
606105, 606 60, 606246, 606249, 623 1611, 623 1711, 623 1716
Abstract:
A bone fusion device can include elongated interlockable segments, each having an engaging surface interlockable with the engaging surface of another segment. The segments can be inserted in between bones one at a time. A device can include an outer expandable component having outer expandable members insertable to a location between bones in an unexpanded configuration and an inner expander including surface engaging portions interlockable with inner surface engaging portions in the outer expandable members. A device can include the inner expander having an outwardly flared proximal portion that can interlock with the proximal end of the outer expandable members. A device can include a locking bridge expandable with an expandable body, such as an inflatable balloon, and movable to a locked expanded configuration. A bone fusion system, a bone fusion device kit, and/or a method for fusing bone can include such a bone fusion device.

Bone Fusion Device And Methods

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US Patent:
8177812, May 15, 2012
Filed:
Sep 2, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/807337
Inventors:
Meera Sankaran - Cupertino CA, US
Assignee:
Kyphon SARL - Neuchatel
International Classification:
A61B 17/70
US Classification:
606246, 606254, 623 1711, 623 1716
Abstract:
A bone fusion device, system, kit, and/or method can include an elongated structure including at least two anchor portions and at least one deformable segment connected on each end to one of the at least two anchor portions. Each deformable segment can include a plurality of spaced apart deformable members deformable from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration. The bone fusion device may be implanted between two bone structures in the unexpanded configuration utilizing a minimally invasive surgical procedure. The deformable members can be compressed along a longitudinal axis of the device to deform the deformable members to the expanded configuration into contact with the two bone structures. A bone growth promoting material can be placed in the anchor portion lumen and in the interior of each deformable segment to promote bone in-growth between the bone structures.

Radially Expansive Surgical Instruments For Tissue Retraction And Methods For Using The Same

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US Patent:
20070032703, Feb 8, 2007
Filed:
Jun 27, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/476337
Inventors:
Meera Sankaran - Cupertino CA, US
Christine Seto - Los Angeles CA, US
International Classification:
A61B 1/32
US Classification:
600208000
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a radially expansive device for providing access into a patient's body, kits that contain the radially expansive device, as well as methods for providing minimally invasive access into a patient's body. The radially expansive device may be used in conjunction with a balloon, bladder, or other expansive device, which can be used to expand the radially expansive device and allow access to the surgical site.

Systems And Methods For Providing Cavities In Interior Body Regions

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US Patent:
20070055201, Mar 8, 2007
Filed:
Jul 10, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/483464
Inventors:
Christine Seto - Los Angeles CA, US
Paul Sand - San Carlos CA, US
Meera Sankaran - Cupertino CA, US
Warren Sapida - Santa Clara CA, US
International Classification:
A61M 29/00
US Classification:
604096010
Abstract:
Systems and methods for providing a cavity in an interior body region are described. In one described method, a frame comprising a plurality of frame members disposed adjacent an expansible body is inserted into a treatment area along a path established by a hollow member. The expansible body is expanded in the treatment area, and the expansible body is constrained from expanding by the frame.

Curette Heads

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US Patent:
20070060933, Mar 15, 2007
Filed:
Jul 6, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/483424
Inventors:
Meera Sankaran - Cupertino CA, US
Alberto Cantu - San Francisco CA, US
Richard Layne - Phoenix AZ, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/22
US Classification:
606160000
Abstract:
An apparatus is described including an elongate member having at least one finger positioned at a distal region of the elongate member. The finger, which can be detachable, is arranged and configured for cutting or scraping. In implementations including two or more fingers, distal ends of two or more fingers can be interconnected either directly or by both being connected to a distal tip of the elongate member.

Curette System

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US Patent:
20070068329, Mar 29, 2007
Filed:
Jul 6, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/483406
Inventors:
Christopher Phan - San Leandro CA, US
Meera Sankaran - Cupertino CA, US
Alberto Cantu - San Francisco CA, US
Richard Layne - Phoenix AZ, US
International Classification:
G05G 1/10
US Classification:
074543000
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for creating or enlarging a cavity in a patient's body are provided. One implementation of the apparatus includes a head, a pushrod and a handle. The head is rotatable about a first axis and is configured to effectuate a medical procedure. The pushrod is attached at a distal end to the head and attached at a proximal end to a handle. The pushrod is configured to translate along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis, where translation of the pushrod along the second axis rotates the head about the first axis. The handle includes a lever coupled at one first end to the pushrod and pivoting the lever about the third axis translates the pushrod along the second axis.

Apparatus And Methods Of Tissue Removal Within A Spine

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US Patent:
20070149990, Jun 28, 2007
Filed:
Jun 12, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/450878
Inventors:
Erika Palmer - Menlo Park CA, US
Alberto Cantu - San Francisco CA, US
Lloyd Diamond - Palo Alto CA, US
Chris Phan - San Leandro CA, US
Derek Rothwell - Los Altos CA, US
Meera Sankaran - Cupertino CA, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/32
A61B 17/00
A61B 10/00
US Classification:
606167000, 600562000, 606170000, 606079000
Abstract:
In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an elongate body having a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The elongate body has a cutting portion at a distal portion of the elongate body, and the cutting portion defines an opening in the elongate body. The distal portion of the elongate body is configured to be inserted into a nucleus of an intervertebral disc when the elongate body is in the collapsed configuration. The cutting portion of the elongate body is configured to disrupt at least a portion of tissue within the nucleus of the intervertebral disc when the elongate body is in the expanded configuration. The elongate body is configured to capture the portion of tissue within the opening of the elongate body when the elongate body is moved from the expanded configuration to the collapsed configuration while disposed within the nucleus of the intervertebral disc.

Medical Device With Dual Expansion Mechanism

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US Patent:
20080009875, Jan 10, 2008
Filed:
Jul 5, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/773871
Inventors:
Meera Sankaran - Cupertino CA, US
Derek Rothwell - Los Altos CA, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/16
US Classification:
606084000, 604022000
Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods for accessing a tissue and expanding an apparatus within the tissue are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first expandable member and a second expandable member disposed within the first expandable member. The first expandable member is configured to disrupt a body when in an expanded configuration and rotated relative to the body. The second expandable member is configured to block at least a portion of disrupted portions of the body from being disposed within the first expandable member. In some embodiments, the first expandable member is coupled to a sheath. The first expandable member is configured to be inserted at least partially into the body while disposed within a lumen of the sheath. The sheath is configured to be moved proximally while at least partially inserted into the body such that the first expandable member is moved from its collapsed to its expanded configuration.
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