Jeffrey Zhang

901-***-**** Email: ac5rlg@r.postjobfree.com Address: 10151 Shrewsbury Run W. Collierville, TN 38017

Highlights of Qualifications:

** ***** ** *********** ** developing medical devices including spinal implants and instruments. 20+ years experiences of research and development in industry

Deep understanding of ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820, and China CFDA regulations

DRM green belt certificate and trained black belt candidate

Global experiences of working with surgeon customers in US, Asian, and Europe

26 Published US patents and numerous invention disclosures

Fluent in both English and Chinese Mandarin

Professional Experiences in Medtronic Spine, Memphis, TN Aug. 2001 – May 2018

Sr. Principal R&D Engineer & Technical Fellow in Research & Technology department since Mar. 2016

Developed Additive Manufacturing technologies of both metal and plastic for spinal intervertebral body fusion devices, investigated the Patient Specific Instrumentation (PSI) and its spinal applications;

Led the initiative of bio-degradable Magnesium cervical interbody fusion device;

Led the TiO2 nanotube application to spinal screw fixation project.

Sr. Principal R&D Engineer in Worldwide Rapid Innovation department from May 2012-Mar. 2016

Developed various spinal instruments to meet the special needs of customers in China, Korea, and Singapore;

Developed class II special sizes of interbody device for US surgeons. Lead this project from project initiation to product launch;

Sketched Medtronic China PDO short term, and long term product development strategies;

Developed a low cost corpectomy replacement for tumor/trauma patients and a novel expandable interbody cage using Electron Beam Melt (EBM) emerging technologies;

Trained and mentored junior engineers in China PDO in biomechanical tests and design control process.

Sr. Principal R&D Engineer in International R&D department and Sr. Product Line Manager in Medtronic China JV Technical Support Center from Jan. 2009 – Sept. 2012

Led 4 product development projects in the complex Medtronic-Weigao joint venture environment include spinal trauma reduction and fixation system, Interspinous spacer for lumbar stenosis, Coplanar™ spinal deformity correction system, and Growth Rod system for pediatric spinal deformity. Among which, the spinal trauma product has been successfully launched;

Collaborated closely with China KOL customers on at least 7 customer special projects (CSP) which include pedicoplasty instrument set, posterior thoracic interbody devices, METRx™ tube design modifications, pedicle screw tap modifications, cervical laminoplasty instrument improvement, and MAST interbody reducer for spondylolisthesis;

Hosted technical seminar with surgeons to discuss the cutting edge technologies; provided strong support to Chinese surgeons who visit Memphis campus;

Supported business partner Weigao product line by provide technical consultancy on their screws and rods; provided the real-time technical supports to the JV TSC co-workers.

Sr. Product Development Engineer in Extradiscal Group of Thoracolumbar Department from Jan. 2005-Dec. 2008

Initiated and led product development projects, presented the projects in the monthly project review meetings, managed the design history files (DHF) per Design Control Process instructions (DCP), and have the devices CE marked and launched; supported MAVERICK™/A-MAV™ IDE surgeries in US; and contributed to the MAVERICK™/A-MAV™ PMA modular submissions and product registrations various countries and areas;

Reviewed as an independent expert the SatelliteÔ nuclear replacement project

Product Development Engineer in Interbody Department from Aug. 2001-Dec. 2004

Played as R&D lead in the team to the development of implants/instruments systems as Expandable Cages, NautilusÔ nucleus replacement, Fluid Delivery System, Annular Repair devices, KenaiÔ total joint replacement, Crosslink for PEEK rod, and non-fusion devices for pediatric spinal deformity;

Conducted various design verification/validation activities on the implants and instruments, including compression fatigue tests, subsidence tests, wear tests, cadaveric tests and animal studies; conducted finite element analysis (FEA) of MAVERICK™ disc, Expandable Cages, and instruments using ANSYS™ and MSC MARC™ software; presented the FEA analysis in the Medtronic computer simulation group;

Led the customer special artificial discs projects (D-MAV™ implants, A-MAVTM special parts, and various instruments);

Coordinated the biomechanical research activities of MAVERICK™ disc in USF, in Walter-Reed hospital, and in U. of Utah; and animal studies of non-fusion devices in NYU.

Summary of Education:

Aug. 1994 – May 1997 Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida

M. S. in Mechanical Engineering, Major: Helicopter Dynamics.

Mar. 1989 – Oct. 1992 Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Ph.D in Applied Mechanics, Major: Aeroelasticity.

Sept. 1984 – May 1987 Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China

M. S. in Aeronautical Engineering, Major: Solid Mechanics.

Sept. 1980 – Aug. 1984 Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China

B. S. in Aeronautical Engineering, Major: Aircraft Design.

Summary of Work Experience in other industries:

1999 – 2001 Thomas & Betts Corp. Memphis, TN

Product Engineer in Commercial Division

1997 – 1999 Porter-Cable Corp. Jackson, TN

Project Engineer in the Professional Power Tool Team

1987 - 1994 Shenyang Aircraft Company Shenyang, China

Engineer Leader in Flutter Group of R&D department

References are available upon request

Appendix: published Patents:

Patents / Publication #

Year of Publication / Issued

Title

Citations

8,221,501

2012

Expandable intervertebral implant

0

8,211,148

2012

Prostheses for locking an artificial disc in an intervertebral disc space

0

8,206,421

2012

Methods and devices for insertion of tethers through subcutaneous screw heads

0

2011/0319,938

2011

Coplanar deformity correction system

1

2011/0098,745

2011

Interspinous process implant and method of implantation

0

7,875,034

2011

Spinal disc space preparation instruments and methods for interbody spinal implants

0

2010/0198,268

2010

Low profile bone screw extender and its application in minimum invasive spinal surgeries

0

7,766,918

2010

Spinal disc replacement surgical instrument and methods for use in spinal disc replacement

6

2009/0312,837

2009

Expandable intervertebral implant

4

2009/0287,255

2009

Methods and devices for insertion of tethers through subcutaneous screw heads

4

2009/0222,011

2009

Targeting surgical instrument for use in spinal disc replacement and methods for use in spinal disc replacement

6

7,569,074

2009

Expandable intervertebral implant

18

7,547,308

2009

Instrumentation and methods for preparation of an intervertebral space

12

2009/0105,718

2009

Surgical instruments for use with break-off device and an associated surgical method

0

7,503,934

2009

Articular disc prosthesis for anterior-oblique insertion

9

2008/0300,685

2008

Posterior total joint replacement

18

2008/0269,806

2008

Prostheses for locking an artificial disc in an intervertebral disc space

3

2008/0228,276

2008

Intervertebral prosthesis, instruments, and methods of implanting

6

2008/0161,930

2008

Spinal prosthesis systems

9

2008/0161,921

2008

Spinal prosthesis systems

1

2007/0233,143

2007

Spinal disc space preparation instruments and methods for interbody spinal implants

5

2007/0191,857

2007

Spinal disc replacement surgical instrument and methods for use in spinal disc replacement

2

2005/0131,536

2005

Expandable intervertebral implant

20

2005/0113,842

2005

Instrumentation and methods for preparation of an intervertebral space

44

2004/0225,366

2004

Articular disc prosthesis for anterior-oblique insertion

32

2004/0220,567

2004

Instruments and methods for aligning implants for insertion

67

2004/0059,318

2004

Instrument and method for surgical extraction

35

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