The patent, issued on May 11 to co-inventors Jason Diedering and Saravana Kumar at 4C Medical Technologies in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is for a medical device that positions (or repositions) an expandable prosthetic valve in a patient’s heart and can prolong lives.
Discover the remarkable legacy of Forrest Bird, the inventor of the life-saving Bird Mark 7 Respirator. On June 9, 2021, we commemorate what would have been his 100th birthday, honoring his groundbreaking contributions to respiratory care. From his innovative respirators to his lifelong passion for aviation, learn about Bird’s impact on medicine and his humble journey from a homemade device to a global lifesaver.