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Andrew D Bicek

from Elk River, MN
Age ~50
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Also known as:
Andrew A Bicek, Andy D Bicek
Related to:
Jeffrey PetersAlison J Bicek, 50Daniel R Slater, 46Theodore R FritscheJillian M Schmitz, 40Lois C FritscheKathrin Natwick, 47Erik G Natwick, 47Constance D Natwick, 75John R Natwick, 77Kenneth R Bicek
Connected to:
Marty R Bicek, 49Claudio M Bicer, 47Elad T Bicer, 48Emre Bicer, 37John C Bicer, 53Derek Bicha, 37Jeremy C Bicha, 40Nancy G Bichai, 61Lydia L Bichard, 79Penny S Bichard, 51

Andrew Bicek Phones & Addresses

  • Elk River, MN
  • 6 Eagles Trce, Buffalo, NY 14221 (716) 636-0164
  • Williamsville, NY
  • Cheektowaga, NY
  • 18953 113Th St, Big Lake, MN 55309
  • 19099 113Th St SE, Big Lake, MN 55309
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Amherst, NY
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 18901 146Th St NW, Elk River, MN 55330 (763) 355-9458

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Position: Student

Education

Degree: Graduate or professional degree

Resumes

Resumes

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Senior R&D Engineer At Boston Scientific

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Position:
Senior R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific
Location:
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Industry:
Medical Devices
Work:
Boston Scientific since Apr 2009
Senior R&D Engineer
Praxair Jun 2008 - Apr 2009
Development Associate
University of Minnesota Oct 2007 - May 2008
Postdoctoral Associate, Urologic Surgery
University of Minnesota Sep 2001 - Sep 2007
Research Assistant, Biomedical Engineering
Boston Scientific 1997 - 2001
SR. R&D Technician
Education:
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 - 2007
PhD, Biomedical Engineering Concordia University-St. Paul 1993 - 1997
BA, Natural Science
Skills:
Drug Coatings Development
Formulation Development
Microscopes
Medical Devices
Product Development
Project Management
Design of Experiments
Six Sigma
R&D
Statistics
Data Analysis
Matlab
FDA
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
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Senior R And D Manager

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Location:
18901 146Th St, Elk River, MN 55330
Industry:
Medical Devices
Work:
Boston Scientific Jul 2015 - Jan 2016
Principal R and D Engineer
Boston Scientific Jul 2015 - Jan 2016
Senior R and D Manager - Atherectomy
Praxair Jun 2008 - Apr 2009
Development Associate
University of Minnesota Oct 2007 - May 2008
Postdoctoral Associate, Urologic Surgery
University of Minnesota Sep 2001 - Sep 2007
Research Assistant, Biomedical Engineering
Education:
University of Minnesota 2001 - 2007
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering Concordia University - St. Paul 1993 - 1997
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Natural Science Concordia University - St. Paul 1992 - 1996
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts New Prague Senior High School
Skills:
Biomedical Engineering
R&D
Medical Devices
Product Development
Design of Experiments
Matlab
Fda
Minitab
Design Control
Biomaterials
Project Management
Iso 13485
Six Sigma
Statistics
Microsoft Office
Validation
Quality System
Drug Coatings Development
Microscopes
Data Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Formulation
Formulation Development

Publications

Us Patents

Stent Delivery System Using Shape Memory Retraction

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US Patent:
6579297, Jun 17, 2003
Filed:
Mar 27, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/818202
Inventors:
Andrew D. Bicek - Big Lake MN
Lance A. Monroe - New Hope MN
Anthony C. Vrba - Maple Grove MN
Steven E. Walak - Natick MA
Assignee:
SciMed Life Systems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61F 1100
US Classification:
606108
Abstract:
The inventive stent delivery system includes a catheter having a retractable outer sheath near its distal end. A shape memory contraction member having a memorized contracted shape is connected to the retractable outer sheath. A heat generating device connected to the shape memory contraction member causes the shape memory contraction member to heat up to its transition temperature and assume its contracted position, retracting the retractable outer sheath. Another embodiment utilizes 2 springs, a ânormalâ spring and a shape memory alloy (SMA) spring, the two springs selected and designed so that the ânormalâ has an expansion force which is less than SMA spring when the SMA spring is austenitic, but greater than the SMA spring when the SMA spring is martensitic. Yet another embodiment utilizes a shape memory latch which in its martensitic state abuts a stop to prevent a spring from moving the sheath proximally, but in its austenitic state releases the stop, allowing the spring to retract the sheath to release the stent for deployment.

Catheter Tip Designs And Method Of Manufacture

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US Patent:
6790221, Sep 14, 2004
Filed:
Nov 7, 2001
Appl. No.:
10/010397
Inventors:
Lance A. Monroe - New Hope MN
Andrew D. Bicek - Big Lake MN
Joel Phillips - St. Paul MN
Joel R. Munsinger - Duluth GA
David Sogard - Edina MN
Assignee:
SciMed Life Systems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61F 206
US Classification:
623 111, 606108
Abstract:
Methods for making a loaded catheter assembly for delivering a self-expanding stent where the self-expanding stent is carried in a compressed state and the compressed stent has an inside diameter smaller than the outside diameter of the catheter distal tip. The methods can utilize catheter sub-assemblies lacking already attached tips or having partially formed distal tips. A stent can be proximally and co-axially slid over the distal end of the catheter shaft and constrained by a retractable sheath disposed co-axially about the compressed stent. The catheter distal tip can be added or more fully formed after the loading of the stent. Some catheters include a preformed distal conical tip held in position by a heat-shrink film. Other catheters have an elastomeric distal tip waist for slipping over and engaging an outward projection on the catheter shaft distal region. Some catheters are adapted to engage catheter shaft distal threaded regions.

Pressure Indicator

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US Patent:
6799467, Oct 5, 2004
Filed:
Feb 7, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/361809
Inventors:
Phillip L. Minerich - Austin MN
Marie A. Guion - St. Paul MN
Andrew D. Bicek - Big Lake MN
Thomas B. Priebe - Shakopee MN
Daniel T. Wolters - Red Wing MN
Paul C. Luna - Minneapolis MN
Assignee:
Hormel Foods, LLC - Austin MN
International Classification:
G01L 700
US Classification:
73700, 73 37
Abstract:
Pressure is measured inside of a high pressure vehicle. A substance is compressed at a first pressure to create a preform having a first density. The preform is placed inside of a high pressure vessel and subjected to a second pressure, greater than the first pressure. The preform therefore changes in density to a second density, greater than the first density, whereby the second pressure can be determined. The method may also be used in determining the pressure inside of a food product during food processing and a high pressure vessel.

Stent With Wishbone Connectors And Serpentine Bands

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US Patent:
7354450, Apr 8, 2008
Filed:
Jan 30, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/058640
Inventors:
Andrew D. Bicek - Big Lake MN, US
Timothy S. Girton - Minneapolis MN, US
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61F 2/06
US Classification:
623 115
Abstract:
A stent comprises a plurality of axially spaced serpentine bands. Each serpentine band has a proximal and distal end and consists of a plurality of interconnected struts. The struts are of substantially the same length. Serpentine bands which are adjacent one another are connected one to the other. The stent further comprises a plurality of wishbone connectors. Each wishbone connector connects two serpentine bands which are adjacent one another. The wishbone connectors have an elongate portion which is disposed between the two serpentine bands and does not overlap longitudinally with either of the two serpentine bands. The elongate portion has a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end has two legs extending therefrom to one of the two serpentine bands and the distal end has two legs extending therefrom to the other of the two serpentine bands. At least one wishbone connector connects serpentine bands which are adjacent one another.

Stent Design With Sheath Attachment Members

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US Patent:
7399312, Jul 15, 2008
Filed:
Oct 10, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/974653
Inventors:
Andrew D. Bicek - Big Lake MN, US
Timothy S. Girton - Maple Grove MN, US
Assignee:
Scimed Life Systems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61F 2/06
US Classification:
623 112
Abstract:
A stent is provided having attachment members for allowing attachment of a sheath or sheaths. Accordingly, a practitioner is able to selectively choose a desirable sheath, such as a polymeric sleeve, a biomaterial, or a natural blood vessel, at a point-of-use and attach it to the sheath. The attachment members may be bendable tabs and/or secondary support stents.

Stent Design With Sheath Attachment Members

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US Patent:
8641750, Feb 4, 2014
Filed:
Sep 19, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/857531
Inventors:
Andrew D. Bicek - Big Lake MN, US
Timothy S. Girton - Maple Grove MN, US
Assignee:
LifeShield Sciences LLC - Plano TX
International Classification:
A61F 2/06
US Classification:
623 112
Abstract:
A stent is provided having attachment members for allowing attachment of a sheath or sheaths. Accordingly, a practitioner is able to selectively choose a desirable sheath, such as a polymeric sleeve, a biomaterial, or a natural blood vessel, at a point-of-use and attach it to the sheath. The attachment members may be bendable tabs and/or secondary support stents.

Stent Delivery Device

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US Patent:
61136085, Sep 5, 2000
Filed:
Nov 20, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/196793
Inventors:
Lance A. Monroe - New Hope MN
Andrew D. Bicek - Big Lake MN
Anthony C. Vrba - Maple Grove MN
Assignee:
Scimed Life Systems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61M 2900
A61M 500
US Classification:
606108
Abstract:
A stent delivery system having a hydraulically actuated retractable sheath is disclosed. A pressurizing fluid is either supplied by an inflation lumen to a portion of a piston housing or is withdrawn from a portion of a piston housing, thereby actuating a piston. As the piston moves, a retractable sheath which is connected to the piston moves as well causing the sheath to retract.

Stent Delivery System Using Shape Memory Retraction

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US Patent:
62068881, Mar 27, 2001
Filed:
Apr 1, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/283444
Inventors:
Andrew D. Bicek - Big Lake MN
Lance A. Monroe - New Hope MN
Anthony C. Vrba - Maple Grove MN
Steven E. Walak - Natick MA
Assignee:
Scimed Life Systems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61F11/00
US Classification:
606108
Abstract:
The inventive stent delivery system includes a catheter having a retractable outer sheath near its distal end. A shape memory contraction member having a memorized contracted shape is connected to the retractable outer sheath. A heat generating device connected to the shape memory contraction member causes the shape memory contraction member to heat up to its transition temperature and assume its contracted position, retracting the retractable outer sheath. Another embodiment utilizes 2 springs, a "normal" spring and a shape memory alloy (SMA) spring, the two springs selected and designed so that the "normal" has an expansion force which is less than SMA spring when the SMA spring is austenitic, but greater than the SMA spring when the SMA spring is martensitic. Yet another embodiment utilizes a shape memory latch which in its martensitic state abuts a stop to prevent a spring from moving the sheath proximally, but in its austenitic state releases the stop, allowing the spring to retract the sheath to release the stent for deployment.
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Andrew D Bicek from Elk River, MN, age ~50 Get Report