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 Thomas Fogarty Biography Fogarty's Adherent Clot Catheter. Patents Fogarty used his fly-fishing skills to tie a glove tip to a catheter, creating the first balloon embolectomy catheter. Videos Some of Fogarty's balloon catheters. Some 20 million people have been treated with these kinds of devices. Interview
In addition to being an inventor, an entrepreneur, and a heart surgeon, Thomas Fogarty is a vintner. Since 1981, his Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyards, located in the hills above Palo Alto, has produced well-regarded vintages.

In addition to being an inventor, an entrepreneur, and a heart surgeon, Thomas Fogarty is a vintner. Since 1981, his Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyards, located in the hills above Palo Alto, has produced well-regarded vintages.
Author David Brown interviewed Dr. Thomas Fogarty in August 2001.

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