Apparatus and methods for use of expandable members in surgical applications

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APP PUB NO 20080051707A1
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11730349

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An apparatus includes a support member and a knob, each having an engagement portion. The support member is coupled to a shaft of a catheter assembly. The knob is configured to engage a stylet of the catheter assembly. The knob is configured to rotate relative to the support member through multiple discrete increments when the engagement portion of the knob is engaged with the engagement portion of the support member. Each discrete increment can be, for example, less than one revolution (e.g., thirty degrees of rotation).

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KYPHON SARLPIERRE-A-BOT 97 NEUCHATEL 2000

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chasmawala, Nishith San Francisco, CA 20 348
Hsia, Alex San Jose, CA 31 914
Phan, Christopher U San Leandro, CA 75 3000

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