Robert E Brosnahan from 17502 Groveland Pl, Orono, MN 55391, Phone: 952-406-8982

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Robert Brosnahan
Research And Development Staff, Vice-President

GRACE MEDICAL, INC
Mfg Fabricated Rubber Products · Mfg Surgical Appliances/Supplies

8500 Wolf Lk Dr, Memphis, TN 38133
PO Box 34877, Memphis, TN 38184
901-386-0990, 866-472-2363

Resumes

Vp Of Global R&D At Zimmer Spine

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Location:

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Industry:

Medical Devices

Chief Operations Officer

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Location:

5554 Lawrence Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45248

Industry:

Medical Devices

Work:

Additive Implants
Chief Operations Officer
Saraca Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Senior Vice President Business Development
Brosnahan Medical Device Consulting
President
Zimmer Biomet Oct 2010 - Jan 2016
Vice President Global R and D
Scient'x Jul 1, 2008 - Apr 1, 2010
Vice President Global Product Development

Education:

The University of Memphis 1986 - 1988
Master of Business Administration, Masters Clemson University 1978 - 1980
Master of Science, Masters, Biomedical Engineering Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1974 - 1978
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Skills:

Medical Devices
Design Control
Product Launch
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Product Development
Spine
Commercialization
Orthopedic
Fda
Iso 13485
Orthopedics
R&D
Surgical Instruments
Market Development
Quality System
Biomedical Engineering
Regulatory Affairs
Capital Equipment
Leadership
Medical Device R&D
Ce Marking
Strategy
Manufacturing
Biomaterials
Operating Room
Design of Experiments
Iso 14971
Capa
Surgeons
Biomechanics
V&V
Biotechnology
Team Building
Validation
Design For Manufacturing
Medical Imaging
21 Cfr
Disposables
Manufacturing Engineering
Cross Functional Team Building
Cross Functional Relationships
Cross Functional Problem Solving
Cross Functional Coordination
Fda Class 1 Products
Fda Class 2 Products
Fda Class 3 Products
Customer Service
Manufacturing Operations Management

Interests:

Social Services

Us Patents

Mobile Bearing Knee Prosthesis
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US Patent:

6428577, Aug 6, 2002
Filed:

Sep 26, 2000
Appl. No.:

09/670186
Inventors:

David Lee Evans - Bartlett TN
Michael Ries - Nicasio CA
Greg Marik - Germantown TN
Robert Brosnahan - Germantown TN
Christopher Patrick Carson - Memphis TN
Albert J. Pothier - Memphis TN
Assignee:

Smith Nephew, Inc. - Memphis TN
International Classification:

A61F 238
US Classification:

623 2029, 623 2014
Abstract:

A mobile bearing knee prosthesis enables a surgeon to convert a mobile bearing insert having articular surfaces, supported by a tibial base plate or tray from a rotating and translating prosthesis to one that rotates only. This conversion is accomplished with a fastener or locking member that connects through an opening in the insert to the tibial base plate. This prosthesis can be used as part of a total knee surgery when the surgeon chooses to use a prosthesis that incorporates a movable articular surface. In one embodiment, a projecting portion extends proximally from the insert and cooperates with a cam on the femoral component. The projecting portion can be a post extending up from the proximal surface of the insert and the femoral component includes an intercondylar surface that may contact the post to constrain the relative motion between the femoral component and the insert. In another embodiment, the insert is a two part assembly that includes a larger member with a central opening and a smaller member that fits the opening.

Artificial Bone Graft Implant
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US Patent:

6607557, Aug 19, 2003
Filed:

Nov 22, 2000
Appl. No.:

09/718968
Inventors:

Robert Brosnahan - Germantown TN
Laura A. Small - Memphis TN
Julie A. Bearcroft - Bartlett TN
Assignee:

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. - Allendale NJ
International Classification:

A61F 244
US Classification:

623 1711, 623 2351, 623 2376, 623 2356
Abstract:

An implant for replacing the supporting function of an intervertebral space defined between adjacent vertebrae includes a prosthetic implant member dimensioned for insertion within a space provided by at least partial removal of the intervertebral disc. The implant member includes a first implant portion and a second implant portion. The first implant portion includes a microporous material formed to define a predetermined configuration and has a first relatively high average porosity to facilitate rapid bone ingrowth within the first implant portion. The second implant portion includes a microporous material formed to define a predetermined configuration and has a second relatively low average porosity to support and maintain the adjacent vertebrae in spaced relation during permanent fixation of the implant member within the adjacent vertebrae. The first implant portion is disposed in a peripheral area of the implant member and the second implant portion is disposed in a central area of the implant member such that the first implant portion substantially encapsulates the second implant portion.

Middle Ear Prosthesis
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US Patent:

7955386, Jun 7, 2011
Filed:

Apr 25, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/789629
Inventors:

Harlan J. Reitan - Memphis TN, US
Michael D. White - Olive Branch MS, US
Anthony D. Prescott - Arlington TN, US
J. Patrick Ireland - Cordova TN, US
Casper Briggs - Arlington TN, US
Robert Brosnahan - Germantown TN, US
Assignee:

Clarity Corporation - Memphis TN
International Classification:

A61F 2/18
US Classification:

623 10
Abstract:

A middle ear prosthesis comprises a body of deformable material capable of retaining different shapes. The body comprises a slotted wall defining a cavity for receiving a bone of the middle ear. The wall is deformable proximate slots in the wall between an open position for receiving the bone and a closed position wherein the body is reshaped to grasp the bone.

Middle Ear Prosthesis
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US Patent:

8206444, Jun 26, 2012
Filed:

Oct 5, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/898089
Inventors:

Harlan J. Reitan - Memphis TN, US
Michael D. White - Olive Branch MS, US
Anthony D. Prescott - Arlington TN, US
J. Patrick Ireland - Cordova TN, US
Casper Briggs - Arlington TN, US
Robert Brosnahan - Germantown TN, US
Assignee:

Clarity Corporation - Memphis TN
International Classification:

A61F 2/18
US Classification:

623 10
Abstract:

A middle ear prosthesis comprises a body of deformable material capable of retaining different shapes. The body comprises a slotted wall defining a cavity for receiving a bone of the middle ear. The wall is deformable proximate slots in the wall between an open position for receiving the bone and a closed position wherein the body is reshaped to grasp the bone.

Artificial Bone Graft Implant
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US Patent:

20030120348, Jun 26, 2003
Filed:

Jan 29, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/353533
Inventors:

Robert Brosnahan - Germantown TN, US
Laura Small - Memphis TN, US
Julie Bearcroft - Bartlett TN, US
International Classification:

A61F002/28
A61F002/44
US Classification:

623/023500, 623/017110, 606/076000
Abstract:

An artificial bone graft implant for use as a replacement for living bone material in surgical procedures requiring the use of bone graft material includes a body formed of a microporous material and configured to be implanted into a prepared site in a patient's bone tissue. The body has a center portion, an outer portion and a pair of opposed outer surfaces defining the body. The body has a small average pore size in the center portion that gradually changes to larger average pore size in the outer portion. The pore size of the center portion of the implant allows for a load bearing capacity similar to natural bone and the pore size of the outer portion of the implant allows for the ingrowth of bone tissue.

Prosthetic Devices Employing Oxidized Zirconium And Other Abrasion Resistant Surfaces Contacting Surfaces Of Cross-Linked Polyethylene
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US Patent:

20040111160, Jun 10, 2004
Filed:

Sep 18, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/666477
Inventors:

David Evans - Bartlett TN, US
Gordon Hunter - Memphis TN, US
Shilesh Jani - Germantown TN, US
Robert Brosnahan - Germantown TN, US
International Classification:

A61F002/44
A61F002/30
US Classification:

623/017140, 623/023390
Abstract:

Orthopedic implants which include the components of zirconium or zirconium-based alloys having surfaces coated with oxidized zirconium or alternatively, other orthopedic implants comprising abrasion resistant surfaces contacting surfaces of cross-linked polyethylene are disclosed. Such implants provide low friction, highly wear resistant coatings especially useful in artificial joints, such as hip joints, knee joints, elbows, etc., but also useful in other implant devices as well. The implants also find use as vertebral disc prostheses.

Plasma Sprayed Porous Coating For Medical Implants
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US Patent:

20060052880, Mar 9, 2006
Filed:

Sep 9, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/937147
Inventors:

Robert Brosnahan - Germantown TN, US
Randy Fesmire - Hernando MS, US
Harsh Gupta - Memphis TN, US
Daniel Heuer - Memphis TN, US
Gordon Hunter - Memphis TN, US
Vivek Pawar - Memphis TN, US
International Classification:

A61F 2/30
A61F 2/28
B05D 1/02
US Classification:

623023390, 623023500, 623023510, 427002270
Abstract:

A prosthesis having an oxidized zirconium surface and a porous textured surface is described. A major advantage of the prosthesis is increased service life. Additionally, a process of manufacturing the prosthesis is described.

Ossicular Prostheses Fabricated From Shape Memory Polymers
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US Patent:

20080058927, Mar 6, 2008
Filed:

Aug 27, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/845385
Inventors:

Robert Brosnahan - Germantown TN, US
International Classification:

A61F 2/18
US Classification:

623 10
Abstract:

Ossicular replacement prostheses are manufactured from a non-biodegradable shape memory polymer. Such prostheses can include TORPs, PORPs, and incudo-stapedial joints (ISJs). The prostheses are reshaped upon application of a stimulus to capture a portion of one or more ossicles. The force of capture of a reshaped polymeric prosthesis is less than a comparable reshaped shape memory alloy prosthesis and thereby prevents recipient discomfort and/or pressure induced necrosis of the bone. In addition, biocompatible shape memory polymers can be designed with recoverable strain that is orders of magnitude higher than shape memory alloys. Furthermore, prostheses can be manufactured in a single size and easily trimmed or otherwise modified by the surgeon during the implantation procedure to tailor the prosthesis in size and/or shape for the particular anatomy. Such modification does not negatively effect the ability of the prostheses to engage the ossicle.