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Medical device · Surgical instrumentation
Laparoscopic Port Site Fascial Closure Device
US 6,743,241 B2 · Issued June 1, 2004
Developed by Dr. Kerr, this device uses a simple, Occam’s Razor-inspired approach to closing fascial defects created by laparoscopic trocars during surgery.
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Medical device · Surgical instrumentation
Laparoscopic Direct Vision Dissecting Port
US 7,056,329 B2 · Issued June 6, 2006
Developed by Dr. Kerr, this device enables dissection through the abdominal wall and fascia under direct laparoscopic vision, designed to support safer trocar placement and reduce the risk of injury to internal organs.
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03
Medical device
EnteroBridge™
Absorbable Enteric Bypass Stent
An inflatable, absorbable device concept designed to divert enteric flow across a fistula while supporting temporary internal sealing.
04
Therapeutic concept
Neuropathy Insole
Wearable TENS System
A slipper and removable-insole concept integrating targeted conductive zones with compact, rechargeable stimulation controls.
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Medical Coding Software · Currently Dormant
SurgiCode
Natural-Language Surgical Coding Software
The problem: Translating the procedure described in a surgeon’s operative report into ICD-10-PCS codes requires connecting familiar surgical terminology with a highly structured coding system.
The solution: Dr. Kerr founded SurgiCode and developed a natural-language search program built around an extensive database of surgical procedures and their associated ICD-10-PCS codes. He mapped procedure names, medical terminology, synonyms, and alternative descriptions to specific operations.
The goal was straightforward: a coder could enter the “operation performed” directly from the surgeon’s operative report, and SurgiCode would identify the corresponding code or codes for review and confirmation against the documented procedure details.
Although the company is currently dormant, SurgiCode demonstrates Dr. Kerr’s approach to product development: understand a complex problem thoroughly, organize the underlying information, and make the solution easier to use.
06
In development · Clinical evaluation pending
Percussive Tendon Therapy Device
Working title · “Tendon trap” attachment
A percussive massage device with a distinctive “tendon trap” attachment, inspired by techniques used in the Fascial Distortion Model. The design aims to deliver targeted treatment for golfer’s and tennis elbow with less discomfort than the manual technique.
An informal preliminary evaluation involving five individuals, including Dr. Kerr, reportedly produced substantial symptom relief following three 10-minute sessions with minimal discomfort. These early observations have not established safety, effectiveness, or lasting benefit. A formal clinical trial is planned.
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In development · Working name
T-Ject — Assisted Self-Injection Device
A device concept for a 1 cc syringe that automates needle insertion while leaving medication delivery under the user’s manual control. Designed with viscous medications such as testosterone formulations in mind, it aims to reduce apprehension around needle insertion while allowing the user to depress the plunger slowly at a controlled pace.
Initial CAD models have been created. Further design refinement is needed before producing functional, 3D-printable prototypes. Safety, performance, and any effect on injection discomfort have not yet been established.
