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`Selected Expertise
` Medical Product Design / Development
` FDA-GMP Practices
` Market / Patent Research
` Rapid Prototyping
` Tooling / Process Development
` Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
` Project Planning / Management
` Risk Analysis / Risk Management
` Failure Analysis
` Verification, Validation & Qualification
` Regenerative Medicine Devices
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` Blood Filters, IV Filters
` Laparoscopic Surgical Instruments
` Umbilical Cord Blood Collection
` Cell Therapy, Stem cells & bioreactors
` Catheter Based Diagnostics
` Therapeutic Catheters, angioplasty
` Drug Delivery/ Infusion Devices
` High Volume Sterile Disposables
` Medical Device Regulatory Submissions
` Grant Writing
` Expert Witness
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`Biography
`Mr. Meyst is an accomplished engineer/program manager/entrepreneur and has been
`facilitating the advanced design and development of a wide range of successful medical
`technology products for the health care industry over the last 40+ years. He has extensive
`knowledge in product design and development, product prototyping, production startup,
`manufacturing engineering, risk analysis, strategic planning, grant preparation and market
`research. He has also provided expert witness assistance in IP cases, product failure analysis,
`and other medical products cases. He has held various engineering, development, operations
`and management positions at CR Bard, Fenwal Division of Baxter, IMED and other
`healthcare and consumer product companies. For the last 30+ years he has been an owner of
`Fallbrook Engineering. Since 2003 he has been the President and CEO. Selected product
`experience includes implantable vascular prosthesis, DNA amplifiers, vital signs monitoring,
`drug infusion pumps and systems, medical lasers, surgical instruments, catheters of all kinds,
`microprocessor based diagnostic and therapeutic instruments, blood cell collection and
`processing, filtration devices for blood and IV solutions, as well as stem-cell harvesting and
`cell expansion systems.
`Mr. Meyst was a Principal Investigator on an NIH SBIR grant from the National Heart, Lung
`and Blood Institute developing a device for the improved collection of Umbilical Cord Blood
`Stem Cells. He served on
`the Board of Directors for
`the Society of Plastics
`Engineers/Medical Plastics Division and is a long-time member. He is a member of the
`American Association of Blood Banks, the Association for the Advancement of Medical
`Instrumentation and the American Filtration Society. He is also a member of the Medical
`Device Steering Committee of BIOCOM. Mr. Meyst has been a juror in the UBM/Cannon
`Medical Design Excellence Awards competition. His Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in
`Mechanical Engineering are from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He has been
`awarded sixteen US Patents, has applications pending and has been an invited speaker,
`presenting talks at numerous scientific and medical industry meetings.
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`Employment History
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`Fallbrook Engineering, Inc.
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`Escondido, CA
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`Position: 2003-Present: President/CEO
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`Fallbrook provides consulting engineering services to client companies in
`the medical, pharmaceutical, biotech, electronic and consumer product
`industries. Services include project management, product conception,
`design and development, product prototyping, design and process
`validation, manufacturing engineering, production startup, cost reduction,
`as well as regulatory affairs compliance and submissions. He was also a
`Principal Investigator on a Phase II NIH SBIR Grant for the development
`of an improved method for the collection of umbilical cord blood, a source
`rich in stem cells.
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`1989-2003: Vice President
`Provided consulting engineering services to client companies in the
`medical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, electronic and consumer product
`industries.
`Diatek Corp.
`1988
`San Diego, CA
`1989
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`Position: Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
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`Designed/developed disposable for "next generation" tympanic electronic
`hospital thermometer. Designed and implemented high speed automated
`production equipment to produce 1 MM+ units per day. Supported existing
`vital signs and operating room product lines. Managed facility and plant
`maintenance departments.
`Imed Corp.
`1983
`San Diego, CA
`1988
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`Position: Manager, Pilot Engineering
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`Ran pilot production facility for new product builds of complex medical
`electromechanical/electronics and sterile disposables. Managed "Specials"
`program to offer custom I.V. sets and I.V. pumps per hospital order.
`Managed team of technicians/engineers to move new products from R&D
`into Manufacturing.
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`Technical Product Manager
`Managed I.V. disposables product line projects that resulted in $4 MM
`annual savings. Developed organized plan, gained corporate support and
`supervised implementation. Achieved project objectives through design
`standardization, process simplification, quality/performance enhancements,
`plus multi-national manufacturing operations.
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`Manager, Disposable Design
`Managed/directed design & implementation of 6 new I.V. disposable
`product codes, an enteral product line and numerous new components.
`Supported research of 3rd generation volumetric pump disposable.
`Supervised department's growth in handling design/drafting, engineering
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`Oak Industries
`1979
`San Diego, CA
`1983
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`Position: Manager of Telecommunications
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`Consulted to headquarters and domestic operating companies. Managed
`$500K annual acquisition and installation of telecom equipment/services.
`Utilized cost control programs, network optimization and the use of value-
`added services to save $350K annually.
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`Manager, Training & System Development
`Planned and directed implementation of facilities projects for nationwide
`Pay TV network offices/warehouses in Phoenix, Chicago and Dallas.
`Designed and supervised training programs for installers, service
`technicians, phone sales and billing agents. Improved overall efficiency by
`40% and saved 20% labor cost. Planned/directed the buying and
`installation of telecom equipment/services serving 600+ users handling
`20,000 calls per day.
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`Baxter Travenol Labs, Fenwal Division
`1974
`Round Lake, IL
`1979
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`Position: Program Manager
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`Supervised and directed experts in design/development of collection,
`fractionation, storage and administration of human blood component
`products. Product scope: sterile medical disposables and electronic,
`electro-mechanical biomedical hardware. Specific products: Membrane
`Plasmapheresis, Autologous Blood Collection and General Blood
`Collection & Administration Sets.
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`Section Manager
`Directed 6 engineers, physiologists and technicians in R&D for entire
`blood filtration product line. Simplified several blood set codes with 30%
`increase in manufacturing yield. Pioneered blood set materials evaluation
`for conversion from ETO to Gamma Sterilization. Designed nonwoven
`composite filter cartridge for Cardiotomy Bypass Filter. First of code
`production achievements: Polyester Mesh Blood Administration Sets,
`Pediatric Microfilter and a Filtration Leukapheresis Disposable Circuit.
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`Senior Biomedical Engineer
`Designed/tested and produced a Microaggregate Transfusion Filter product
`line for worldwide distribution. (Product performance remained tops
`through 20+ years of product life. Product is now discontinued.) Served
`on AAMI Microfilter Standards Committee. Redesigned Platelet
`Administration Set to improve yield 20%. Managed design of an
`Autologous Blood Collection Set. Developed filter for collecting
`cryoprecipitate to produce Factor VIII.
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`Senior Development Engineer
`Reduced Blood Sets' field complaints by 50% through product redesign
`and manufacturing process modifications. Redesigned existing microfilter
`to double volume capacity with no cost increase. Introduced ultrasonic
`assembly techniques for several products to reduce costs and improve
`reliability.
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`USCI, Division of C.R. Bard, Inc.
`1972
`Glens Falls, NY
`1974
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`Position: Product Engineer, Prosthetic Development
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`Supported Vascular Graft and Cardiovascular Catheter product lines.
`Instituted program to quantify and control variables affecting product
`quality. Designed/implemented/evaluated specialty test equipment and
`testing procedures. Developed/wrote product specifications.
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`Client: Brown Christy and Green
`2019
`Mary Wheatly v. Altus Lufkin, LP et al
`Case:
`Product Failure Analysis, over infusion
`Project:
`IV Pumps, Infusion Pumps and Disposables
`Technology:
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`Client: K&L Gates
`2019
`Baxter v. Becton Dickinson
`Case:
`I.P. Patent Dispute; Prepared Declarations for IPRs
`Project:
`Technology: Sterile Disposable Patient Fluid Lines, Anti-microbials, Catheters,
`Patient Fluid Line Access Valve, Disinfecting Caps
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`Client: Wilke, Fleury, Hoffelt, Gould & Birney
`2019
`Mary Munson v. Robert McCary, M.D., et al.
`Case:
`Product Failure Analysis
`Project:
`IV Pumps, Infusion Pumps and Disposables
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`Client: DLA Piper
`2019
`Facet Technologies v. Cilag GMBH International and Lifescan, Inc.
`Case:
`Contract Dispute, Arbitration Hearing
`Project:
`Technology: Lancing Device, Lancets for Blood Glucose Monitoring, Diagnostic
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`Client: Robins Kaplan
`2019
`Case:
`Vascular Solutions et al v. Medtronic
`Project:
`Product Analysis and Research
`Technology: Guide Extension Catheter, Interventional Cardiology
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`Client: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
`2018
`Case:
`Larry G. Junker v. Medical Components, Inc. and
`Martech Medical Products, Inc.
`I.P. Design Patent Infringement, Expert Opinion and Affidavit
`Project:
`Technology: Split Sheath Introducer, Tearaway Sheath Dilators
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`Client: Akin Gump
`2018
`Aptar v. 3M & Merck
`Case:
`I.P. Patent Infringement, Product Analysis
`Project:
`Technology: Dose Counter Products, Meter Dose Inhalers
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`Client: Better Life Technologies
`2017
`Case:
`BLT v. Kaiser Permanente
`Project:
`Nondisclosure & Trade Secrets, Declaration
`Technology: Wireless Wearable Device, Wristband Monitor
`Client: Klinck Law
`2017
`Case:
`Blendermann v. LifeWave Inc.
`Project:
`I.P. Patent Infringement, Expert Report
`Technology: Energy Patch, Energy Medicine, Non-transdermal Patch
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`Client: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett &
`2017
`Dunner, LLP
`Zimmer Surgical v. Stryker Corp.
`Case:
`I.P. Patent Infringement, Declarations, Deposition, Expert Reports
`Project
`Technology: Liquid Waste Management System, Surgical Fluid Waste Collection
`and Disposal, Operating Room Equipment
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`Client: Perkins Coie, LLP
`2016
`Fontem Ventures B.V. et al. v. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co.
`Case:
`I.P. Litigation and related IPRs, Declarations, Depositions
`Project:
`Technology: E-cigarettes, Inhalers, Pulmonary Drug Delivery, Vaporizers
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`Client: Greenberg Traurig, LLP
`2016
`Case
`B. Braun v. BD
`Project:
`I.P. Patent Infringement & IPRs, Declarations, Depositions
`Technology: Catheter Insertion Device, Sharps Injury Prevention, IV Catheters,
`Needle Stick Prevention, Retractable Needles, Safety Needles, Blood
`Valves and Valve Openers
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`Client: Perkins Coie, LLP
`2016
`Fontem Ventures B.V. et al. v. Nu Mark LLC
`Case:
`I.P. Litigation and related IPRs, Declarations, Depositions
`Project:
`Technology: E-cigarettes, Inhalers, Pulmonary Drug Delivery, Vaporizers
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`Client: Gallagher Krich, APC
`2016
`Cyth Systems v. CareFusion
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`Contract dispute
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`Technology: Automation Assembly Equipment
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`Client: Davis, Grass, Goldstein & Finlay
`2016
`Case:
`Beatriz Picon v. San Antonio Regional Hospital
`Project:
`Failure Analysis, Report
`Technology: Closed Wound Suction Drain, Jackson-Pratt Drains,
`Wound Drainage Systems
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`Client: Cooley LLP
`Medline Industries, Inc. v. C.R. Bard, Inc.
`I.P. Patent dispute, Declarations, Depositions, Testify at Markman
`Hearing re: Claim Construction
`Technology: Balloon Catheter Packaging, Thermoform Clamshell or Tray, Storage
`Container for Medical Devices, Sterile Packaging, CAUTI Prevention
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`Client: Hodgson Russ LLP
`Curlin Medical, Inc. v. ACTA Medical, Inc.
`I.P. Patent Infringement, Declarations, Deposition
`IV Sterile Disposable Pump Administration Set, Curvilinear Peristaltic
`Pump Disposable Set, Free Flow Prevention
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`Client: PJ West and Associates, Inc.
`2016
`Pre-Lit, Undisclosed
`Case:
`Medical product failure
`Project:
`Technology: Home Peritoneal Dialysis Device
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`Client: Girardi and Keese
`2016
`Case:
`Deirdree Lagewaard v. Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
`Project:
`Medical product failure analysis, Report
`Technology: Wearable Insulin Pump and Disposable Administration Set
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`Client: Perkins Coie LLP
`2015
`Case:
`Fontem Ventures B.V. et al. v. NJOY Inc. et al.
`Project:
`Electronic Cigarette IP case: Infringement, Validity and IPRs,
`Declarations, Depositions
`Technology: E-cigarettes, Inhalers, Pulmonary Drug Delivery, Vaporizers
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`Client: Novak Druce Connolly Bove & Quigg LLP
`Larry G. Junker, Plaintiff v. Medical Components, Inc. and Martech
`Medical Products, Inc., Defendants
`I.P. Catheter Design Patent Infringement, Expert Reports
`Project:
`Technology: Handle for Introducer Sheath, Split Sheath Introducer, Tearaway
`Sheath Dilators, Peelable Introducer Sheath
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`Client: Lipeles Law Group
`2014
`Robinson v Rheingold
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`Analysis of Failed Knee Brace
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`Technology: Custom Knee Brace, Orthopedic Brace
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`Client: Law Offices of George B. Piggott
`2014
`Armand Maaskamp v. Theodore Wortrich
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`Technology Ownership and Contracts Dispute
`Technology: Surgical Aspiration Systems, Cataract Surgery
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`Client: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
`2014
`Case:
`Masimo Corporation & Masimo International Sarl v. Shenzhen
`Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics., Ltd.
`I.P. Patent Infringement and Validity
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`Technology: Minimally Invasive Tissue Retraction Surgical Instrument
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`Client: Johnson Moore
`2014
`Case:
`Rosenwein v. UCLA Hospital, Bard Access Systems, Inc.
`Project:
`Patient Injury, Root Cause Investigation of Medical Device
`Technology: Orthopedic Surgical Instrument Reamer, Hip Arthroplasty Instruments
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`Client: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
`2014
`Case:
`Flextronics v. ICU Medical
`Project:
`Development Project Arbitration Matter, Testify at Arbitration
`Technology: Cardiac Output Diagnostic System, Thermodilution Cardiac Output
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`Client: Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner
`Pre-case Evaluation
`Patient Injury, Root Cause Investigation of Medical Device, Wrote
`Report, Gave Deposition
`Technology: Patient Lift, Patient Transfer, Patient Handling
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`Client: Weiss & Moy PC
`2012
`Case:
`Pacific Bioscience Labs Inc. v. Nutra Luxe MD, LLC
`Contact:
`Jeff Weiss, Atty.
`Project:
`I.P. Patent Infringement
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`Tested and analyzed product, wrote expert reports, gave Deposition
`and Testimony in Federal Court
`Technology: Facial Cleansing System, Comedones Removal Devices, Skin Care
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`Client: Thomas Whitelaw
`2012
`Case:
`Pabban Development, Inc. vs. Kyphon Sarl and Medtronic, Inc.
`Contact:
`James Whitelaw, Atty.
`Project:
`Contract Dispute
`Wrote expert reports, gave Deposition and Testimony in Federal Court
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`Technology: Bone Cement Delivery System, Kyphoplasty
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`Client: Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer
`2012
`Case:
`Diane Ely vs. Barrx Medical, Inc. et al
`Contact:
`Steve Brewer, Atty.
`Project:
`Patient Injury, Root Cause Investigation of Medical Device
`Technology: Catheters, Endoscopy, Balloon Catheters, Radiofrequency Ablation
`Systems
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`Client: DLA Piper
`CareFusion 303, Inc., Plaintiff-Counterclaim Defendant, v. Sigma
`International, Defendant-Counterclaimant.
`I.P. Patent Infringement
`Analyzed defendant’s product, conducted engineering analysis,
`reviewed patent claims
`Technology: Medical Fluid Delivery Device, IV Pump, Pressure Sensor, IV
`Infusion Pump
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`Client: Peach & Weathers
`Judy Franklin, Michael Franklin v. Ladies Workout, Omron
`Personal Injury – Product Liability
`Performed research and conducted testing on a body fat analyzer,
`prepared Declaration
`Technology: Body Fat Analyzer, Bioelectrical Impedance (BI) Method
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`Client: Beeler, Walsh and Walsh
`2011
`Case:
`Walker v. Southwest Imaging
`Contact:
`Micky Walsh, Atty.
`Project:
`Personal Injury – Product Liability
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`Performed research, conducted testing on insulin pump, prepared
`Report
`Insulin Pump
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`Client: Perkins Coie
`Pre-litigation
`Joseph Hamilton, Atty.
`I. P. Patent Infringement - unnamed device
`Performed testing/evaluation/analysis of devices, prepared Report
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`Client: Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell
`Jackson v. Ossur
`Daniel P. Powell, Atty.
`Personal Injury - Product Liability
`Performed research of: FDA requirements for labeling, misbranding,
`Maude database for similar products and did evaluation of product
`labeling and directions for use, gave Deposition
`Technology: Cold Therapy System, Circulating Cold Water Therapy System
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`Client: Schuering Zimmerman & Doyle, LLP
`2010
`Case:
`Fonti v. Wilmarth
`Contact:
`J. Hawken Flanagan, Atty.
`Project:
`Personal Injury – Product Liability
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`Performed background research provided expert review and did
`product testing and evaluation
`Technology: Electrosurgical Device
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`Client: San Diego IP Law Group
`2009
`I-Flow, Inc. v. Apex Medical Technologies
`Case:
`Trevor Coddington, Ph.D., Atty.
`Contact:
`I.P. Patent Infringement
`Project:
`Prepared Declaration, gave Deposition and Testimony
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`Technology: Medical Fluid Delivery Device, Elastomeric Infusion Pump, Pain
`Pump
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`Client: Weston Herzog LLP Attorneys
`Staley v. Ukiah Valley Medical Center, Adventist Health, Allen
`Medical Systems, Inc., et. al.
`William Weston, Atty.
`Personal Injury - Product Liability
`Performed test and evaluation of product function and failure modes,
`prepared Expert Report, Declaration, gave Deposition and Testimony
`Technology: Operating Room Table Accessory
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`Client: McKool Smith
`2008
`Medtronic Vascular, Inc., Medtronic USA, Inc., v. Boston Scientific
`Case:
`Corp. Scimed Life Systems Inc., and Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
`Joshua Budwin, Atty.
`I.P. Patent Infringement, developed test methods, tested product,
`analyzed data and prepared reports
`Technology: Angioplasty Balloon/Stent Catheter, Interventional Cardiology
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`Client: The Law Offices of Morris & Player
`2007
`Case:
`Pre-case evaluation
`Contact:
`Lea A. Player, Atty.
`Project:
`Personal Injury, Product research, background information gathering
`Technology:
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`2007
`Case:
`Joseph Falagan v. Valley Medical Center, also known as Public
`Hospital District No. 1 of King County, a municipal corporation;
`Valley Medical Center Clinic; Kim B. Wright M.D. and Jane Doe
`Wright, M.D., his wife; Seattle Systems, Inc.; Camp, Inc.; United
`States Manufacturing Co.; Trulife Healthcare, a.k.a. Trulife Group
`James Holman, Atty.
`Personal Injury, Provided expert review, analysis, Risk Analysis,
`prepared Declaration
`Technology: Neck Brace
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`Client: Giovanniello & Michels LLP
`2007
`Russ Whitmeyer v. Invacare Corporation, Apria Healthcare, Inc.
`Case:
`Helen S. Peltekci, Atty.
`Contact:
`Personal Injury
`Project:
`Provided expert testing overview for Apria Healthcare
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`Technology: Oxygen Concentrator
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`Client: Perkins Coie LLP
`2006
`Case:
`Venetec International, Inc. v. Medical Device Group
`Contact:
`Joseph Hamilton, Atty.
`Project:
`I.P. Patent Infringement
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`Performed patent analysis, claim construction, prepared Expert
`Declaration & Rebuttal Report, gave Deposition
`Technology: Foley Catheter Securement Device
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`Client: Sanders Simpson Fletcher & Smith L.C.
`2006
`Case:
`Ayers v. Lafayette Regional Health Center
`Contact:
`Walter Simpson, Atty.
`Project:
`Personal Injury
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`Performed consulting research, Product Failure Analysis, Expert
`Report preparation and gave Deposition
`Technology: Central Venous Catheter
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`Client: Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP
`2006
`Case:
`NOXID Limited Company, et al. v. Mallinckrodt Inc., et al.
`Contact:
`Eric Solverud, Atty.
`Project:
`Contract compliance for best efforts in product development -
`Solution Warmer
`Did product research, prepared Expert Report, gave Deposition
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`Technology: Operating Room Solution Warmer
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`Client: Mead & Mead
`2006
`Case:
`Rohde v. Smiths Medical, et. al.
`Contact:
`Katherine Mead, Atty.
`Project:
`Personal Injury
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`Performed consulting research on product failure
`Technology: Central Line Port, Central Venous Catheter
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`Client: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
`2005
`Applied Medical v. Synthion
`Case:
`Joe Jennings, Atty.
`Contact:
`I.P. Patent Issues
`Project:
`Expert Report preparation, gave Deposition
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`Technology: Ligating Clip Applier, Endoscopic Surgical Instrument
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`Client: Luvera Law Firm
`2005
`Case:
`Singh v. Providence Health & Edwards Lifesciences
`Contact:
`Joel Cunningham, Atty.
`Project:
`Personal Injury
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`Performed research & review of documentation, participated in
`Failure Analysis, prepared Declaration
`Technology: Thermal Dilution Catheter for Cardiac Output
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`Client: Tuverson & Hillyard
`2003
`Case:
`Luzmilla v. Richard Allen Medical, Imagyn Medical Technology &
`Conmed Corp.
`Mario Iorillo, Atty.
`Contact:
`Personal Injury
`Project:
`Performed consulting research, gave Deposition and Testimony
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`Technology: Laparoscopic Dissector/Clip Applier, - Endoscopic Surgical
`Instrument
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`Client: Payne & Fears
`2002
`Pelagalli v. Premier Laser & Collette Cozan
`Case
`Mark Butler, Atty.
`Contact:
`I.P. Ownership issues
`Project:
`Provided research, prepared Expert Report & Rebuttal Report
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`Technology: Laser for Dental Applications
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`Client: Leydig Voit & Mayer, Ltd.
`2001
`Case:
`Pall Corporation v. Hemasure
`Contact:
`Mark Phelps, Atty.
`Project:
`I.P. Patent Issues
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`Research, claim construction, prepared Expert Report & Declaration
`Technology: Leukodepletion Blood Filter
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`Client: Sanford Ehrmann, Esq.
`1999
`Cohen v. Abbott
`Case:
`Sanford Ehrmann, Atty.
`Contact:
`“Personal Injury”
`Project:
`Failure Analysis, Expert Report, catheter in racehorse
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`Technology: Over-the-needle IV catheter
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`Client: Jaman, Kahn & Associates
`1997
`Case:
`Auzenne v. Park Davis
`Contact:
`Cori Steinberg, Atty.
`Project:
`Personal Injury
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`Product research, performed Risk Analysis, gave Deposition
`Technology: Glass Drug Ampule
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`Patents
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`Patent Number Date Issued Title
`8,522,839
`2013
`Adapters for use with an anesthetic vaporizer
`8,033,306
`2011
`Adapters for use with an anesthetic vaporizer
`7,784,504
`2010
`Adapters for use with an anesthetic vaporizer
`6,669,092
`2003
`Display apparatus
`6,440,110
`2002
`Apparatus and method for collecting blood from an umbilical cord
`6,190,368
`2001
`Apparatus and method for collecting blood from an umbilical cord
`5,993,429
`2001
`Apparatus and method for collecting blood from an umbilical cord
`5,919,176
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`Apparatus and method for collecting blood from an umbilical cord
`RE34,599
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`Disposable probe cover assembly for medical thermometer
`D336,862
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`Probe cover holder for medical thermometer
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`1991
`Container for fan-folded sheets
`4,911,559
`1990
`Disposable probe cover assembly for medical thermometer.
`4,736,736
`1988
`Cervical traction assembly having head cradle w/ occipital shelf
`4,283,289
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`Blood filter for leukocytes
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`Blood filter
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`Blood filter
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`Degree
`MS, Mechanical Engineering
`BS, Mechanical Engineering
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`College/University
`University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
`University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
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`Education
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`Year
`1972
`1971
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`Publications / Presentations
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`1. “Effective Strategic Alliances”, Tech Coast Life Science Innovation Conference,
`September 28, 1999
`2. “Effective Strategic Alliance Tactics”, Tech Coast Life Science Innovation
`Conference, September 28, 2000, Irvine, CA.
`3. “Strategies for Optimal Outsourcing Alliances”, MD&M West 2001, January 9, 2001,
`Anaheim, CA.
`4. “Winning Strategies for Commercialization”, Tech Coast Life Science Innovation
`Conference, November 13, 2001, Irvine, CA.
`5. “Seeing Green: Finding Money for Product Development” A Presentation for the
`2002 Medical Design & Manufacturing Conference, Jan. 2002, Anaheim, CA.
`6. “Running the Hurdles with NIH SBIR’s” A Presentation for the 4th Annual NIH
`SBIR/STTR Conference, June 21, 2002, Bethesda, MD
`7. “Running the Hurdles with NIH SBIR’s”, A Presentation for the 5th Annual Winter
`Conference, Association of University Research Parks, January 17, 2003, Newport
`Beach, CA
`8. “NIH Grant $ for Your Med Device/Biotechnology Project”, Medcon, Conference for
`the Design and Manufacturing of Medical and Biotech Devices, April 28, 2004, Del
`Mar, CA
`9. “NIH Grant $ for your Nano-Biotechnology Project”, A Presentation for the
`nanoSIG™ Forum, Commercial Applications in Nano-Bio Technology, February 26,
`2004, San Diego, CA
`10. “It’s a risky world out there. Using Risk Management as a tool to ensure success in
`medical product design and development.” A Presentation to the 2005 AOAC Two-
`Day cGMP Conference on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, March 10 & 11,
`2005, FDA Offices, Irvine, CA
`11. “It’s a risky world out there. Using Risk Management as a tool to ensure success in
`medical product design and development.” A presentation for Medcon Expo
`April 28, 2005, Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego, CA
`12. “Development of a new medical device for the efficient, safe and easy collection of
`umbilical cord blood.” A presentation at the BIOCOM Medical Device Quarterly
`Event, August 11, 2005, San Diego, CA
`13. “Risk Assessment: It’s a Risky World out There” A presentation to the San Diego
`Regulatory Affairs Network, March 16, 2006, San Diego, CA
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`14. “Device & Diagnostic Development: Concept to Bedside” Panel member at the
`BIOCOM Medical Device Quarterly Event, October 22, 2008, San Diego, CA
`15. “Risk Assessment: It’s a Risky World out There” A presentation to a Masters Class at
`San Diego State University, April 2011, San Diego, CA
`16. “Risk Assessment: It’s a Risky World out There” A presentation to a Masters Class at the
`University of California, San Diego, August 2011, San Diego, CA
`17. “Bioresorbable Polymers with Medical Devices – A (Still) Emerging Field” A
`presentation to the Medical Device and Design West Conference, February 13, 2012,
`Anaheim, CA
`18. “Cellect 250™, The Safest, Fastest and Most Effective Umbilical Cord Blood Collection
`System” A presentation to National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Innovation
`Conference, June 11, 2013, San Diego, CA
`19. "Secrets to a Successful Startup" a panel member at 30th anniversary MD&M West
`Conferences, February 11, 2015 in Anaheim, CA
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`Professional Associations and Additional Activities
` Sr. Member, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), Medical Plastic Division
` Member, AAMI, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
` Member, AABB, American Association of Blood Banks
` Member, AACC, American Association for Clinical Chemistry
` Member, American Filtration and Separations Society
` Member, BIOCOM, San Diego
` Member, SDRAN, San Diego Regulatory Affairs Network
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` Served as a juror in the UBM/Cannon Medical Design Excellence Awards competition
` Served as a judge in a San Diego CONNECT Capital Competition for start-ups
` Advisor to Valley Center High School Computer Aided Design (CAD) program
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