US Patent No: 7,464,846

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Surgical instrument having a removable battery

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Abstract

A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument comprises a handle, a battery, a motor, and a lockout system. The handle comprises a primary portion and a grip portion. The grip portion is releasably connected to the primary portion. The battery is within the grip portion. The motor is in electrical communication with the battery. The lockout system is within the handle, and is structured and arranged to block connection of the grip portion to the primary portion after the grip portion is disconnected from the primary portion a predetermined number of times.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.CINCINNATI, OH1294

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Doll, Kevin R Mason, OH 32 1512
Shelton, IV Frederick E New Vienna, OH 45 6146
Swayze, Jeffrey S Hamilton, OH 133 6491
Timperman, Eugene L Cincinnati, OH 77 4322

Cited Art

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC. (143)
5,171,249 Endoscopic multiple ligating clip applier 203 1991
5,465,895 Surgical stapler instrument 387 1994
5,415,335 Surgical stapler cartridge containing lockout mechanism 197 1994
5,529,235 Identification device for surgical instrument 322 1994
5,487,500 Surgical stapler instrument 272 1994
5,632,432 Surgical instrument 292 1994
5,709,680 Electrosurgical hemostatic device 371 1994
5,688,270 Electrosurgical hemostatic device with recessed and/or offset electrodes 343 1995
5,807,393 Surgical tissue treating device with locking mechanism 250 1995
5,626,587 Method for operating a surgical instrument 150 1995
5,597,107 Surgical stapler instrument 337 1995
5,535,934 Identification device for surgical instrument 222 1995
5,535,937 Identification device for surgical instrument 264 1995
5,547,117 Handle actuator for surgical instrument having clamp lock and emergency release 163 1995
5,562,239 Identification device for surgical instrument 246 1995
5,580,067 Handle actuator for surgical instrument having flexible cable 203 1995
5,605,273 Surgical instrument having staple head adapted for rib insertion 150 1995
5,693,042 Identification device for surgical instrument 135 1995
5,855,311 Reloadable surgical instrument 272 1995
5,562,241 Surgical stapler instrument 272 1995
5,673,842 Surgical stapler with locking mechanism 193 1996
5,794,834 Surgical stapling instrument with remotely articulated stapling head assembly on rotatable support shaft 164 1996
5,605,272 Trigger mechanism for surgical instruments 174 1996
5,697,543 Linear stapler with improved firing stroke 164 1996
5,713,505 Articulation transmission mechanism for surgical instruments 226 1996
5,823,066 Articulation transmission mechanism for surgical instruments 201 1996
5,577,654 Surgical instrument 274 1996
5,588,580 Surgical instrument 204 1996
5,588,581 Surgical instrument 265 1996
5,634,584 Surgical instrument 273 1996
5,871,135 Surgical stapler and staple cartridge 267 1996
5,662,258 Surgical stapler instrument 275 1996
5,702,408 Articulating surgical instrument 191 1996
5,662,662 Surgical instrument and method 252 1996
5,704,534 Articulation assembly for surgical instruments 293 1996
5,669,544 Surgical instrument 256 1996
5,673,840 Surgical instrument 295 1996
5,680,982 Surgical instrument 275 1996
5,692,668 Surgical instrument 300 1996
5,826,776 Surgical instrument 307 1996
5,673,841 Surgical instrument 326 1996
5,817,093 Impedance feedback monitor with query electrode for electrosurgical instrument 274 1996
6,024,741 Surgical tissue treating device with locking mechanism 291 1997
5,810,811 Electrosurgical hemostatic device 402 1997
5,779,132 Endoscopic surgical stapler with compact profile 222 1997
5,951,552 Capacitively coupled cordless electrosurgical instrument 75 1997
5,878,938 Surgical stapler with improved locking mechanism 150 1997
6,017,356 Method for using a trocar for penetration and skin incision 131 1997
5,951,574 Multiple clip applier having a split feeding mechanism 65 1998
6,102,271 Circular stapler for hemorrhoidal surgery 197 1998
6,416,486 Ultrasonic surgical device having an embedding surface and a coagulating surface 106 1999
6,773,438 Surgical instrument having a rotary lockout mechanism 157 2000
6,503,257 Method for releasing buttress material attached to a surgical fastening device 214 2001
6,592,597 Adhesive for attaching buttress material to a surgical fastening device 217 2001
6,656,193 Device for attachment of buttress material to a surgical fastening device 236 2001
6,805,273 Surgical stapling instrument 158 2002
6,978,921 Surgical stapling instrument incorporating an E-beam firing mechanism 239 2003
6,988,649 Surgical stapling instrument having a spent cartridge lockout 212 2003
7,000,818 Surgical stapling instrument having separate distinct closing and firing systems 229 2003
7,044,352 Surgical stapling instrument having a single lockout mechanism for prevention of firing 205 2003
7,055,731 Surgical stapling instrument incorporating a tapered firing bar for increased flexibility around the articulation joint 215 2003
6,905,057 Surgical stapling instrument incorporating a firing mechanism having a linked rack transmission 313 2003
6,959,852 Surgical stapling instrument with multistroke firing incorporating an anti-backup mechanism 224 2003
7,000,819 Surgical stapling instrument having multistroke firing incorporating a traction-biased ratcheting mechanism 218 2003
7,059,508 Surgical stapling instrument incorporating an uneven multistroke firing mechanism having a rotary transmission 182 2004
7,128,254 Surgical stapling instrument incorporating a multistroke firing mechanism having a rotary slip-clutch transmission 131 2004
6,988,650 Retaining pin lever advancement mechanism for a curved cutter stapler 120 2004
7,207,472 Cartridge with locking knife for a curved cutter stapler 83 2004
2005/0143,759 Curved cutter stapler shaped for male pelvis 99 2004
7,083,075 Multi-stroke mechanism with automatic end of stroke retraction 188 2005
7,143,926 Surgical stapling instrument incorporating a multi-stroke firing mechanism with return spring rotary manual retraction system 152 2005
2006/0190,028 Surgical instrument incorporating a fluid transfer controlled articulation mechanism 59 2005
2006/0025,811 Surgical instrument incorporating an electrically actuated articulation mechanism 85 2005
2006/0025,812 Surgical instrument incorporating an electrically actuated pivoting articulation mechanism 116 2005
2006/0226,196 Surgical instrument with guided laterally moving articulation member 186 2005
2006/0229,665 Surgical instrument with articulating shaft with single pivot closure and double pivot frame ground 39 2005
2006/0025,813 Surgical stapling instrument having an electroactive polymer actuated medical substance dispenser 122 2005
7,143,925 Surgical instrument incorporating EAP blocking lockout mechanism 159 2005
2006/0289,602 Surgical instrument with articulating shaft with double pivot closure and single pivot frame ground 152 2005
2006/0060,630 Multiple firing stroke surgical instrument incorporating electroactive polymer anti-backup mechanism 118 2005
2006/0190,029 Surgical instrument with laterally moved shaft actuator coupled to pivoting articulation joint 27 2005
2007/0045,379 Staple cartridges for forming staples having differing formed staple heights 126 2005
2006/0047,303 ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER-BASED ACTUATION MECHANISM FOR GRASPER 44 2005
2007/0102,452 Surgical stapling instruments structured for pump-assisted delivery of medical agents 92 2005
2007/0102,453 Surgical stapling instruments structured for delivery of medical agents 107 2005
2007/0102,472 Electrosurgical stapling instrument with disposable severing / stapling unit 158 2005
2007/0102,473 Surgical instrument having a hydraulically actuated end effector 139 2005
2007/0102,474 Articulation joint with improved moment arm extension for articulating an end effector of a surgical instrument 129 2005
2007/0106,317 Hydraulically and electrically actuated articulation joints for surgical instruments 149 2005
7,246,734 Rotary hydraulic pump actuated multi-stroke surgical instrument 235 2005
2007/0158,385 Surgical instrument having an articulating end effector 122 2006
2007/0175,949 Surgical instrument having a feedback system 159 2006
2007/0175,950 Disposable staple cartridge having an anvil with tissue locator for use with a surgical cutting and fastening instrument and modular end effector system therefor 180 2006
2007/0175,951 Gearing selector for a powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument 159 2006
2007/0175,953 Motor-driven surgical cutting and fastening instrument with mechanical closure system 158 2006
2007/0175,955 Surgical cutting and fastening instrument with closure trigger locking mechanism 159 2006
2007/0175,956 Electronic lockouts and surgical instrument including same 136 2006
2007/0175,957 Motor-driven surgical cutting and fastening instrument with adaptive user feedback 133 2006
2007/0175,958 Motor-driven surgical cutting and fastening instrument with user feedback system 135 2006
2007/0175,959 Motor-driven surgical cutting and fastening instrument with articulatable end effector 127 2006
2007/0175,964 Surgical instrument having recording capabilities 144 2006
2007/0179,476 Endoscopic surgical instrument with a handle that can articulate with respect to the shaft 97 2006
2007/0295,780 Manually driven surgical cutting and fastening instrument 137 2006
2008/0029,570 Pneumatically powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument with improved volume storage 203 2006
2008/0029,573 Pneumatically powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument with replaceable power sources 159 2006
2008/0029,574 Pneumatically powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument with actuator at distal end 157 2006
2008/0029,575 Surgical cutting and fastening instrument with distally mounted pneumatically powered rotary drive member 157 2006
2008/0029,576 Pneumatically powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument with a variable control of the actuating rate of firing with mechanical power assist 128 2006
2007/0073,340 Surgical stapling instruments with collapsible features for controlling staple height 102 2006
2008/0078,800 Surgical stapling instruments and staples 148 2006
2008/0078,801 Surgical cutting and stapling device with closure apparatus for limiting maximum tissue compression force 105 2006
2008/0078,802 Surgical staples and stapling instruments 139 2006
2008/0078,803 Surgical staples having attached drivers and stapling instruments for deploying the same 135 2006
2008/0078,804 Surgical cutting and stapling instrument with self adjusting anvil 147 2006
2008/0078,805 Surgical stapling instrument with mechanical mechanism for limiting maximum tissue compression 85 2006
2008/0078,806 Surgical stapling instrument with mechanical indicator to show levels of tissue compression 135 2006
2008/0078,807 Connected surgical staples and stapling instruments for deploying the same 151 2006
2008/0078,808 Surgical staples having dissolvable, bioabsorbable or biofragmentable portions and stapling instruments for deploying the same 132 2006
2008/0082,124 Surgical staples having compressible or crushable members for securing tissue therein and stapling instruments for deploying the same 103 2006
2007/0084,897 ARTICULATING SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT INCORPORATING A TWO-PIECE E-BEAM FIRING MECHANISM 153 2006
2008/0164,296 Prevention of cartridge reuse in a surgical instrument 121 2007
2008/0167,522 Surgical instrument with wireless communication between control unit and sensor transponders 110 2007
2008/0167,644 Surgical instrument with enhanced battery performance 96 2007
2008/0167,670 Interlock and surgical instrument including same 76 2007
2008/0167,671 Surgical instrument with elements to communicate between control unit and end effector 95 2007
2008/0167,672 Surgical instrument with wireless communication between control unit and remote sensor 115 2007
2008/0167,736 Post-sterilization programming of surgical instruments 79 2007
2008/0169,328 Buttress material for use with a surgical stapler 182 2007
2008/0169,329 Curved end effector for a surgical stapling device 196 2007
2008/0169,330 Surgical stapling device with a curved end effector 180 2007
2008/0169,331 Surgical stapling device having supports for a flexible drive mechanism 180 2007
2008/0169,332 Surgical stapling device with a curved cutting member 181 2007
2008/0169,333 Surgical stapler end effector with tapered distal end 180 2007
2007/0194,079 Surgical stapling device with staple drivers of different height 144 2007
2007/0194,080 Surgical stapling device with staple driver that supports multiple wire diameter staples 109 2007
2007/0194,081 Surgical stapling devices that produce formed staples having different lengths 136 2007
2007/0194,082 Surgical stapling device with anvil having staple forming pockets of varying depths 137 2007
2007/0262,116 Surgical stapling device with multiple stacked actuator wedge cams for driving staple drivers 95 2007
2007/0170,225 Disposable loading unit and surgical instruments including same 149 2007
2007/0233,053 Articulatable drive shaft arrangements for surgical cutting and fastening instruments 99 2007
2008/0082,115 Method of manufacturing staples 104 2007
2008/0082,125 Surgical staple having a deformable member with a non-circular cross-sectional geometry 113 2007
2008/0082,126 Surgical staple having a deformable member with a non-circular cross-sectional geometry 159 2007
 
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION (128)
4,331,277 Self-contained gas powered surgical stapler 226 1980
4,606,343 Self-powered surgical fastening instrument 299 1980
4,349,028 Surgical stapling apparatus having self-contained pneumatic system for completing manually initiated motion sequence 163 1980
4,383,634 Surgical stapler apparatus with pivotally mounted actuator assemblies 233 1981
4,402,445 Surgical fastener and means for applying same 301 1981
4,415,112 Surgical stapling assembly having resiliently mounted anvil 136 1981
4,520,817 Surgical instruments 340 1982
4,522,327 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 142 1983
4,530,453 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 155 1983
4,671,445 Flexible surgical stapler assembly 328 1984
4,566,620 Articulated surgical fastener applying apparatus 328 1984
4,573,622 Surgical fastener applying apparatus with variable fastener arrays 235 1984
4,580,712 Surgical fastener applying apparatus with progressive application of fastener 185 1984
4,728,020 Articulated surgical fastener applying apparatus 397 1985
4,767,044 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 205 1985
4,715,520 Surgical fastener applying apparatus with tissue edge control 198 1985
4,754,909 Flexible stapler 278 1987
4,821,939 Staple cartridge and an anvilless surgical stapler 160 1987
4,869,414 Articulated surgical fastener applying apparatus 208 1988
4,955,959 Locking mechanism for a surgical fastening apparatus 211 1989
4,978,049 Three staple drive member 317 1989
5,040,715 Apparatus and method for placing staples in laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures 534 1989
5,100,420 Apparatus and method for applying surgical clips in laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures 233 1989
5,116,349 Surgical fastener apparatus 147 1990
5,084,057 Apparatus and method for applying surgical clips in laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures 396 1990
5,031,814 Locking mechanism for surgical fastening apparatus 172 1990
5,253,793 Apparatus for applying two-part surgical fasteners 163 1991
5,156,315 Arcuate apparatus for applying two-part surgical fasteners 179 1991
5,413,267 Surgical stapler with spent cartridge sensing and lockout means 181 1991
5,106,008 Locking mechanism for a surgical fastening apparatus 120 1991
5,470,006 Surgical fastening apparatus with locking mechanism 133 1992
5,318,221 Apparatus and method for placing staples in laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures 317 1992
5,485,952 Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 240 1992
5,397,046 Lockout mechanism for surgical apparatus 238 1993
5,391,180 Articulating endoscopic surgical apparatus 70 1993
5,379,933 Arcuate apparatus for applying two-part surgical fasteners 112 1993
5,503,320 Surgical apparatus with indicator 209 1993
5,383,881 Safety device for use with endoscopic instrumentation 73 1993
5,413,268 Apparatus and method for placing stables in laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures 198 1993
5,478,003 Surgical apparatus 189 1993
5,487,499 Surgical apparatus for applying surgical fasteners including a counter 235 1993
5,560,532 Apparatus and method for applying surgical staples to body tissue 271 1993
5,484,095 Apparatus for endoscopically applying staples individually to body tissue 267 1993
5,425,745 Apparatus and method for placing staples in laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures 292 1993
5,431,322 Self contained gas powered surgical apparatus 175 1993
5,509,596 Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 157 1994
5,522,817 Absorbable surgical fastener with bone penetrating elements 136 1994
5,449,365 Surgical clamp apparatus 84 1994
5,456,401 Surgical apparatus having articulation mechanism 185 1994
5,474,566 Self-contained powered surgical apparatus 247 1994
5,711,472 Self contained gas powered surgical apparatus 234 1994
5,482,197 Articulating surgical cartridge assembly 265 1994
5,445,304 Safety device for a surgical stapler cartridge 148 1994
5,465,896 Linear surgical stapling instrument 108 1994
5,480,089 Surgical stapler apparatus with improved staple pockets 226 1994
5,685,474 Tactile indicator for surgical instrument 137 1994
5,779,130 Self-contained powered surgical apparatus 316 1994
5,476,206 Apparatus and method for placing staples in laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures 158 1994
5,653,373 Arcuate apparatus for applying two-part surgical fasteners 185 1994
5,472,132 Lockout mechanism for surgical apparatus 155 1994
5,462,215 Locking device for an apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 99 1994
5,636,779 Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 102 1994
5,579,978 Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 95 1994
5,476,479 Handle for endoscopic surgical instruments and jaw structure 93 1995
5,575,799 Articulating surgical apparatus 319 1995
5,540,375 Endoscopic stapler 170 1995
5,630,540 Surgical staple and staple drive member 272 1995
5,535,935 Surgical stapler with mechanisms for reducing the firing force 271 1995
5,586,711 Surgical stapler with mechanisms for reducing the firing force 226 1995
5,894,979 Surgical stapler with anvil sensor and lockout 167 1995
5,554,169 Method for placing staples in laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures 230 1995
5,680,983 Safety device for a surgical stapler cartridge 128 1995
5,706,997 Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 164 1995
5,752,644 Disposable loading unit for surgical stapler 235 1995
5,706,998 Surgical stapler with alignment pin locking mechanism 111 1995
5,584,425 Lockout mechanism for surgical apparatus 210 1995
5,715,988 Surgical stapler with lockout mechanism 108 1995
5,718,359 Surgical stapler with lockout mechanism 127 1995
5,700,270 Surgical clip applier 185 1995
5,651,491 Surgical stapler having interchangeable loading units 163 1995
5,941,442 Surgical stapler 169 1995
5,588,579 Anvil for circular stapler 227 1995
5,647,526 Self contained gas powered surgical apparatus 200 1995
5,645,209 Self contained gas powered surgical apparatus 198 1995
5,630,539 Laparoscopic stapler with overload sensor and interlock 251 1995
5,799,857 Circular anastomosis device 301 1996
5,709,334 Surgical apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 159 1996
5,639,008 Anvil for circular stapler 235 1996
5,636,780 Self contained gas powered surgical apparatus 235 1996
5,836,503 Insertion device for surgical apparatus 179 1996
5,653,374 Self-contained powered surgical apparatus 263 1996
5,690,269 Endoscopic stapler 259 1996
5,628,446 Self-contained powered surgical apparatus 204 1996
5,680,981 Self-contained powered surgical apparatus 205 1996
5,988,479 Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 136 1996
5,643,291 Surgical clip applicator 70 1996
5,893,506 Surgical stapler with anvil sensor and lockout 137 1996
5,901,895 Articulating apparatus for applying surgical fasteners to body tissue 309 1996
5,782,859 Articulating endoscopic surgical apparatus 141 1996
5,836,960 Endoscopic surgical apparatus with rotation lock 65 1997
5,797,538 Articulating apparatus for applying surgical fasteners to body tissue 227 1997
5,735,445 Surgical stapler 126 1997
5,758,814 Anvil for circular stapler 187 1997
6,024,748 Singleshot anastomosis instrument with detachable loading unit and method 233 1997
5,954,259 Self-contained powered surgical apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 301 1997
5,938,667 Surgical clip applier 122 1997
5,918,791 Surgical apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 267 1997
5,865,361 Surgical stapling apparatus 340 1997
5,878,937 Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 109 1997
6,109,500 Lockout mechanism for a surgical stapler 288 1997
5,915,616 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 356 1997
5,911,353 Disposable loading unit for surgical stapler 214 1998
6,079,606 Surgical stapling apparatus 237 1998
6,083,234 Anastomosis instrument and method 147 1999
6,155,473 Locking mechanism for a surgical fastening apparatus 116 1999
6,202,914 Surgical stapler 277 1999
6,250,532 Surgical stapling apparatus 295 2000
6,330,965 Surgical stapling apparatus 301 2000
6,681,978 Surgical stapler 134 2001
6,644,532 Surgical stapling apparatus 232 2001
RE38708 Disposable loading unit for surgical stapler 187 2001
6,669,073 Surgical stapling apparatus 248 2001
6,619,529 Surgical stapling apparatus 199 2002
6,877,647 Surgical stapling apparatus 211 2003
6,817,509 Surgical stapler 139 2003
6,953,139 Surgical stapling apparatus 216 2004
2006/0049,229 Surgical stapling apparatus 143 2005
2008/0041,916 Surgical stapling apparatus 52 2007
 
COVIDIEN LP (54)
5,797,537 Articulated surgical instrument with improved firing mechanism 365 1996
5,820,009 Articulated surgical instrument with improved jaw closure mechanism 271 1996
6,315,184 Stapling device for use with an electromechanical driver device for use with anastomosing, stapling, and resecting instruments 254 1999
6,443,973 Electromechanical driver device for use with anastomosing, stapling, and resecting instruments 280 1999
6,264,087 Expanding parallel jaw device for use with an electromechanical driver device 311 1999
6,358,224 Irrigation system for endoscopic surgery 64 1999
6,488,197 Fluid delivery device for use with anastomosing resecting and stapling instruments 219 2000
6,491,201 Fluid delivery mechanism for use with anastomosing, stapling, and resecting instruments 209 2000
6,716,233 Electromechanical driver and remote surgical instrument attachment having computer assisted control capabilities 230 2000
6,986,451 Surgical stapler 184 2000
6,817,508 Surgical stapling device 173 2000
6,793,652 Electro-mechanical surgical device 133 2000
6,981,941 Electro-mechanical surgical device 145 2001
6,505,768 Expanding parallel jaw device for use with an electromechanical driver device 232 2001
7,032,798 Electro-mechanical surgical device 190 2001
7,055,730 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 141 2001
6,843,403 Surgical clamping, cutting and stapling device 257 2001
2003/0105,478 Surgical device 56 2001
2003/0130,677 Surgical device 80 2002
2004/0111,081 Electro-mechanical surgical device 67 2002
6,945,444 Surgical stapling device for performing circular anastomoses 150 2002
2002/0165,541 Bipolar or ultrasonic surgical device 102 2002
6,846,308 Electro-mechanical surgical device 123 2002
6,846,309 Electro-mechanical surgical device 118 2002
6,849,071 Electro-mechanical surgical device 126 2002
6,846,307 Electro-mechanical surgical device 118 2002
7,032,799 Surgical stapling apparatus and method 156 2002
6,681,979 Fluid delivery device for use with anastomosing stapling, and resecting instruments 193 2002
6,695,199 Fluid delivery mechanism for use with anastomosing, stapling, and resecting instruments 190 2002
6,698,643 Expanding parallel jaw device for use with an electromechanical driver device 243 2003
7,070,083 Surgical stapling apparatus including an anvil and cartridge each having cooperating mating surfaces 170 2003
7,207,471 Electrosurgical stapling apparatus 125 2003
2006/0011,699 Surgical stapler with universal articulation and tissue pre-clamp 191 2003
2006/0151,567 Pneumatic powered surgical stapling device 168 2003
7,077,856 Electromechanical driver and remote surgical instrument attachment having computer assisted control capabilities 155 2004
7,114,642 Expanding parallel jaw device for use with an electromechanical driver device 190 2004
2005/0187,576 Surgical cutting and stapling device 163 2004
2004/0232,201 Surgical stapling device 213 2004
2005/0119,669 Dissecting tip for surgical stapler 170 2004
7,159,750 Surgical stapling device 199 2004
7,168,604 Surgical stapling device 174 2004
2005/0184,121 Surgical stapler and method 184 2004
2005/0103,819 Surgical stapling device with independent tip rotation 184 2004
2005/0192,609 Electro-mechanical surgical device 53 2005
7,097,089 Surgical stapling apparatus with locking mechanism 174 2005
7,143,924 Surgical stapling apparatus with locking mechanism 136 2005
2006/0108,393 Structure for applying sprayable wound treatment material 115 2005
7,140,527 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 170 2005
7,188,758 Surgical stapling apparatus and method 129 2006
2007/0034,668 Surgical stapling instruments including a cartridge having multiple staple sizes 136 2006
7,398,908 Surgical stapling instruments including a cartridge having multiple staple sizes 126 2006
2007/0181,632 Anvil assembly with improved cut ring 93 2007
2008/0035,701 Surgical stapling device 107 2007
2008/0041,917 Surgical stapling device 107 2007
 
ETHICON, INC. (50)
4,500,024 Multiple clip applier 163 1983
4,527,724 Disposable linear surgical stapling instrument 199 1983
4,610,383 Disposable linear surgical stapler 502 1983
4,608,981 Surgical stapling instrument with staple height adjusting mechanism 295 1984
4,605,001 Surgical stapling instrument with dual staple height mechanism 260 1984
4,869,415 Energy storage means for a surgical stapler 194 1988
4,892,244 Surgical stapler cartridge lockout device 335 1988
4,938,408 Surgical stapler safety and sequencing mechanisms 124 1989
5,104,025 Intraluminal anastomotic surgical stapler with detached anvil 300 1990
5,129,570 Surgical stapler 349 1990
5,137,198 Fast closure device for linear surgical stapling instrument 199 1991
5,065,929 Surgical stapler with locking means 389 1991
5,246,156 Multiple fire endoscopic stapling mechanism 207 1991
5,171,247 Endoscopic multiple ligating clip applier with rotating shaft 224 1991
RE34519 Surgical stapler cartridge lockout device 240 1991
5,275,323 Surgical stapler 133 1992
5,307,976 Linear stapling mechanism with cutting means 326 1992
5,330,502 Rotational endoscopic mechanism with jointed drive mechanism 278 1992
5,309,927 Circular stapler tissue retention spring method 183 1992
5,409,498 Rotatable articulating endoscopic fastening instrument 112 1992
5,383,880 Endoscopic surgical system with sensing means 365 1992
5,431,668 Ligating clip applier 114 1993
5,332,142 Linear stapling mechanism with cutting means 222 1993
5,433,721 Endoscopic instrument having a torsionally stiff drive shaft for applying fasteners to tissue 531 1993
5,403,312 Electrosurgical hemostatic device 738 1993
5,447,513 Endoscopic ligation and division instrument 102 1993
5,405,344 Articulable socket joint assembly for an endoscopic instrument for surgical fastner track therefor 217 1993
5,485,947 Linear stapling mechanism with cutting means 309 1994
6,131,789 Surgical stapler 161 1994
5,395,033 Endoscopic surgical instrument with electromagnetic sensor 243 1994
5,601,224 Surgical instrument 380 1994
5,607,095 Endoscopic surgical instrument with pivotable and rotatable staple cartridge 191 1995
5,797,536 Endoscopic surgical instrument with pivotable and rotatable staple cartridge 212 1995
5,609,285 Surgical anastomosis stapling instrument with flexible support shaft and anvil adjusting mechanism 258 1995
5,603,443 Surgical stapling instrument with articulated stapling head assembly on rotatable and flexible support shaft 200 1995
5,607,094 Surgical stapling instrument with articulated stapling head assembly on rotatable and flexible support shaft 233 1995
5,732,871 Surgical stapling instrument with articulated stapling head assembly on rotatable and flexible support shaft 188 1995
5,518,163 Endoscopic surgical system with sensing means 250 1995
5,518,164 Endoscopic surgical system with sensing means 285 1995
5,667,517 Endoscopic surgical system with sensing means 340 1995
5,564,615 Surgical instrument 317 1995
5,829,662 Endoscopic surgical stapling instrument with pivotable and rotatable staple cartridge 243 1996
5,833,690 Electrosurgical device and method 404 1997
6,325,810 Foam buttress for stapling apparatus 268 1999
6,273,897 Surgical bettress and surgical stapling apparatus 227 2000
6,629,988 Composite staple for completing an anastomosis 140 2001
6,786,382 Surgical stapling instrument incorporating an articulation joint for a firing bar track 271 2003
6,964,363 Surgical stapling instrument having articulation joint support plates for supporting a firing bar 240 2003
6,981,628 Surgical instrument with a lateral-moving articulation control 286 2003
7,111,769 Surgical instrument incorporating an articulation mechanism having rotation about the longitudinal axis 172 2003
 
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP (18)
5,497,933 Apparatus and method for applying surgical staples to attach an object to body tissue 337 1993
5,762,256 Surgical stapler 279 1995
5,782,396 Surgical stapler 296 1995
5,749,893 Surgical instrument having an articulated jaw structure and a detachable knife 272 1996
5,657,921 Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 202 1996
5,817,109 Apparatus and method for applying surgical staples to attach an object to body tissue 158 1996
6,716,232 Surgical instrument having an articulated jaw structure and a detachable knife 156 1998
6,032,849 Surgical stapler 388 1998
2002/0117,534 Apparatus and method for applying surgical staples to attach an object to body tissue 114 2001
2004/0173,659 Apparatus and method for applying surgical staples to attach an object to body tissue 176 2004
2004/0243,151 Surgical stapling device with dissecting tip 161 2004
2005/0131,390 Surgical instruments including mems devices 131 2004
7,044,353 Surgical stapler 205 2004
2005/0216,055 Surgical stapling device with dissecting tip 140 2005
2005/0263,563 Surgical stapling device 110 2005
7,128,253 Surgical stapler 221 2005
7,225,964 Surgical stapler 155 2006
7,258,262 Surgical stapler 158 2006
 
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD. (7)
5,339,799 Medical system for reproducing a state of contact of the treatment section in the operation unit 254 1992
5,389,098 Surgical device for stapling and/or fastening body tissues 392 1993
5,467,911 Surgical device for stapling and fastening body tissues 276 1994
5,582,611 Surgical device for stapling and/or fastening body tissues 336 1994
5,658,300 Tissue fixing surgical instrument, tissue-fixing device, and method of fixing tissues 227 1995
6,099,537 Medical treatment instrument 130 1997
5,906,625 Tissue-fixing surgical instrument, tissue-fixing device, and method of fixing tissue 124 1997
 
PRIVASYS, INC. (6)
2003/0061,168 Method for generating customer secure card numbers 4 2001
2003/0061,168 Method for generating customer secure card numbers 4 2001
2003/0061,168 Method for generating customer secure card numbers 4 2001
2003/0061,168 Method for generating customer secure card numbers 4 2001
2003/0061,168 Method for generating customer secure card numbers 4 2001
2003/0061,168 Method for generating customer secure card numbers 4 2001
 
STRYKER CORPORATION (5)
5,207,697 Battery powered surgical handpiece 189 1991
5,743,456 Hand actuable surgical handpiece 233 1995
5,747,953 Cordless, battery operated surical tool 68 1996
6,522,101 Rechargeable battery with memory that contains charging sequence data 69 2000
6,752,816 Powered surgical handpiece with removable control switch 46 2001
 
RICHARD A. HILLSTEAD, INC. (4)
6,830,174 Medical instrument 262 2001
6,755,338 Medical instrument 238 2002
2004/0243,176 Medical instrument 95 2004
2005/0107,824 Medical instrument 87 2004
 
DEPUY MITEK, INC. (3)
6,620,166 Suture buttress system 74 1998
6,156,056 Suture buttress 92 1998
6,814,741 Suture buttress 71 2000
 
SYNOVIS LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (3)
5,503,638 Soft tissue stapling buttress 182 1994
5,549,628 Soft tissue stapling buttress 205 1995
5,575,803 Soft tissue stapling buttress 180 1995
 
ABBOTT VASCULAR INC. (2)
2004/0028,502 Surgical staple 38 2003
2005/0274,768 SURGICAL STAPLER 158 2005
 
BLACK & DECKER INC. (2)
5,200,280 Terminal cover for a battery pack 55 1992
6,223,835 Battery-powered hand-guided power tool 62 2000
 
GENOIL INC. (2)
2005/0173,337 Method and apparatus for separating immiscible phases with different densities 1 2004
2005/0173,337 Method and apparatus for separating immiscible phases with different densities 1 2004
 
J. CRAYTON PRUITT (2)
4,941,623 Stapling process and device for use on the mesentery of the abdomen 255 1989
5,027,834 Stapling process for use on the mesenteries of the abdomen 120 1990
 
KLIEMAN; CHARLES H. (2)
5,582,617 Surgical instrument for endoscopic and general surgery 250 1994
5,817,119 Surgical instrument for endoscopic and general surgery 158 1996
 
LINVATEC CORPORATION (2)
4,728,876 Orthopedic drive assembly 71 1986
5,553,675 Orthopedic surgical device 107 1994
 
REX MEDICAL, L.P. (2)
6,835,199 Apparatus and method for resectioning gastro-esophageal tissue 209 2002
7,090,684 Apparatus and method for resectioning gastro-esophageal tissue 102 2004
 
SHERWOOD SERVICES AG (2)
5,240,163 Linear surgical stapling instrument 108 1991
5,350,400 Malleable, bioabsorbable, plastic staple; and method and apparatus for deforming such staple 155 1992
 
TECHNALYTICS, INC. (2)
4,396,139 Surgical stapling system, apparatus and staple 223 1980
5,458,579 Mechanical trocar insertion apparatus 35 1992
 
TECHNOLOGY HOLDING COMPANY II (2)
5,527,320 Surgical clip applying instrument 77 1994
6,162,208 Articulating endoscopic implant rotator surgical apparatus and method for using same 74 1998
 
TOTAL FINA ELF (2)
2002/0197,174 Electrical pump, and method for using plurality of submersible electrical pumps for well completion 2002
2002/0197,174 Electrical pump, and method for using plurality of submersible electrical pumps for well completion 2002
 
VIR ENGINEERING (2)
5,678,748 Surgical stapler with improved safety mechanism 113 1995
5,785,232 Surgical stapler 161 1996
 
ACUMED LLC (1)
2004/0122,471 Connective tissue repair system 67 2002
 
ALLEGIANCE HEALTHCARE CORPORATION (1)
5,395,312 Surgical tool 318 1993
 
ALPHA SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (1)
5,782,397 Stapling device 316 1996
 
AQUAJET SYSTEMS HOLDING AB (1)
8,033,641 Method and a device for moving a jet member 96 2005
 
ARCHIMEDES SURGICAL, INC. (1)
5,558,665 Surgical instrument and method for intraluminal retraction of an anatomic structure 153 1994
 
AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION (1)
7,036,680 Device for dispensing plastic fasteners 28 2004
 
BINFORMA GROUP LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (1)
7,098,794 Deactivating a data tag for user privacy or tamper-evident packaging 77 2004
 
BIODYNAMICS LLC (1)
2006/0142,772 Surgical fasteners and related implant devices having bioabsorbable components 61 2004
 
BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP. (1)
6,022,352 Bone fixation screw system 142 1998
 
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (1)
6,309,403 Dexterous articulated linkage for surgical applications 49 1999
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. (1)
2005/0125,009 Full thickness resection device control handle 118 2004
 
CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC. (1)
5,574,431 Deactivateable security tag 84 1995
 
CONMED CORPORATION (1)
5,762,255 Surgical instrument with improvement safety lockout mechanisms 277 1996
 
DESOUTTER LIMITED (1)
4,729,260 Two speed gearbox 41 1986
 
DETROIT NEUROSURGICAL FOUDATION (1)
5,061,269 Surgical rongeur power grip structure and method 62 1990
 
DISCUS DENTAL, LLC (1)
2006/0008,787 Voice alert in dentistry 30 2005
 
DWORAK, FRANK W. (1)
6,953,138 Surgical stapler anvil with nested staple forming pockets 164 2004
 
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY (EUROPE) G.M.B.H. (1)
6,978,922 Surgical stapling instrument 144 2002
 
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (1)
5,080,556 Thermal seal for a gas turbine spacer disc 62 1990
 
GENESIS ORTHOPEDICS (1)
5,591,170 Intramedullary bone cutting saw 112 1994
 
IMAGYN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (1)
6,010,054 Linear stapling instrument with improved staple cartridge 351 1998
 
KLIEMAN, CHARLES H., M.D. (1)
5,792,165 Endoscopic instrument with detachable end effector 206 1995
 
KMS MEDICAL, LLC (1)
2007/0027,469 Surgical stapling and cutting device and method for using the device 86 2006
 
LSI SOLUTIONS, INC. (1)
5,839,639 Collapsible anvil assembly and applicator instrument 259 1995
 
MEDTRONIC, INC. (1)
2005/0171,522 Transurethral needle ablation system with needle position indicator 34 2004
 
MICRO THERAPEUTICS, INC. (1)
6,511,468 Device and method for controlling injection of liquid embolic composition 90 1999
 
MICROLINE SURGICAL, INC. (1)
6,602,252 Combined dissecting, cauterizing, and stapling device 327 2002
 
MICROSOFT CORPORATION (1)
7,051,273 Customizing forms in an electronic mail system utilizing custom field behaviors and user defined operations 164 1996
 
MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (1)
4,526,174 Staple and cartridge for use in a tissue stapling device and a tissue closing method 142 1983
 
OLYMPUS CORPORATION (1)
2004/0116,952 Surgical apparatus permitting recharge of battery-driven surgical instrument in noncontact state 64 2003
 
ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (1)
6,550,546 Spindle lock and chipping mechanism for hammer drill 58 2001
 
PANDUIT CORP. (1)
4,790,225 Dispenser of discrete cable ties provided on a continuous ribbon of cable ties 49 1986
 
POWER MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS, LLC (1)
2004/0094,597 Surgical device 197 2003
 
PROTHIA (1)
7,048,687 Limited use medical probe 119 2003
 
RAMBUS INC. (1)
6,007,357 Chip socket assembly and chip file assembly for semiconductor chips 158 1997
 
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. (1)
2004/0164,123 Surgical stapling device 114 2004
 
SENCO PROUCTS, INC. (1)
4,442,964 Pressure sensitive and working-gap controlled surgical stapling instrument 149 1981
 
SOFRADIM PRODUCTION (1)
2006/0122,636 Appliance for storing, distributing and placing surgical fasteners 67 2005
 
SOUNDCRAFT, INC. (1)
6,828,902 Wireless data input to RFID reader 80 2001
 
STARION INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (1)
6,821,273 Combined dissecting, cauterizing, and stapling device 109 2003
 
STENUMED, INC. (1)
6,126,670 Cordless surgical handpiece with disposable battery; and method 60 1999
 
STORZ INSTRUMENT COMPANY (1)
5,873,885 Surgical handpiece 49 1997
 
STRYKER SALES CORPORATION (1)
4,944,443 Surgical suturing instrument and method 298 1988
 
THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (1)
6,082,577 Cable tie dispensing apparatus 31 1999
 
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6,705,503 Electrical motor driven nail gun 52 2003
 
TUEBINGEN SCIENTIFIC SURGICAL PRODUCT GMBH (1)
2005/0033,357 Surgical instrument comprising an instrument handle and zero point adjustment 35 2004
 
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7,090,673 Vessel sealer and divider 201 2002
 
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2005/0189,397 Surgical stapling apparatus including an anvil and cartridge each having cooperating mating surfaces 151 2005
 
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5,489,058 Surgical stapler with mechanisms for reducing the firing force 299 1994
 
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5,211,649 Venous cuff applicator, cartridge and cuff 139 1988
 
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WYETH (1)
2004/0167,572 Coated medical devices 178 2003
 
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5,796,188 Battery-powered medical instrument with power booster 59 1995
 
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6,806,808 Wireless event-recording device with identification codes 145 1999
 
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5,931,853 Physiologic tourniquet with safety circuit 48 1997
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (27)
4,213,562 Programmer 34 1978
4,475,679 Multi-staple cartridge for surgical staplers 163 1981
4,709,120 Underground utility equipment vault 73 1986
4,880,015 Biopsy forceps 335 1988
5,111,987 Semi-disposable surgical stapler 239 1990
5,221,036 Surgical stapler 175 1992
5,480,409 Laparoscopic surgical instrument 259 1994
5,782,749 Laparoscopic surgical instrument with adjustable grip 42 1996
5,655,698 Surgical stapler with curved jaws 294 1996
5,662,260 Surgical staple cartridge 234 1996
5,843,132 Self-contained, self-powered temporary intravenous pacing catheter assembly 119 1996
H1904 Electrosurgical hemostatic method and device 255 1997
6,264,086 Surgical apparatus and method 280 1997
6,320,123 System and method for shielding electrical components from electromagnetic waves 61 1999
6,241,139 Surgical stapling apparatus 351 2000
2004/0108,357 Surgical stapling apparatus 183 2003
2004/0230,214 Finger operated switch for controlling a surgical handpiece 42 2003
7,066,944 Surgical fastening system 102 2004
2005/0203,550 Surgical fastener 78 2004
2004/0222,268 Surgical stapling instrument 118 2004
2006/0100,643 Surgical fastening system 103 2005
2009/0132,648 CONTENT DELIVERY AND GLOBAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT NETWORK SYSTEM 2009
2009/0132,648 CONTENT DELIVERY AND GLOBAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT NETWORK SYSTEM 2009
2009/0132,648 CONTENT DELIVERY AND GLOBAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT NETWORK SYSTEM 2009
2009/0132,648 CONTENT DELIVERY AND GLOBAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT NETWORK SYSTEM 2009
2009/0132,648 CONTENT DELIVERY AND GLOBAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT NETWORK SYSTEM 2009
2009/0132,648 CONTENT DELIVERY AND GLOBAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT NETWORK SYSTEM 2009

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cites

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC. (48)
7,607,557 Surgical stapling instruments structured for pump-assisted delivery of medical agents 46 2005
7,673,780 Articulation joint with improved moment arm extension for articulating an end effector of a surgical instrument 37 2005
7,954,682 Surgical instrument with elements to communicate between control unit and end effector 13 2007
7,900,805 Surgical instrument with enhanced battery performance 20 2007
7,738,971 Post-sterilization programming of surgical instruments 31 2007
7,721,931 Prevention of cartridge reuse in a surgical instrument 34 2007
7,721,936 Interlock and surgical instrument including same 33 2007
7,810,693 Surgical stapling and cutting instrument with articulatable end effector 34 2007
7,866,527 Surgical stapling apparatus with interlockable firing system 37 2008
7,861,906 Surgical stapling apparatus with articulatable components 36 2008
7,819,296 Surgical stapling apparatus with retractable firing systems 36 2008
7,819,297 Surgical stapling apparatus with reprocessible handle assembly 36 2008
7,819,298 Surgical stapling apparatus with control features operable with one hand 38 2008
7,798,386 Surgical instrument articulation joint cover 46 2008
7,793,812 Disposable motor-driven loading unit for use with a surgical cutting and stapling apparatus 41 2008
8,161,977 Accessing data stored in a memory of a surgical instrument 5 2008
8,020,743 Powered articulatable surgical cutting and fastening instrument with flexible drive member 14 2008
7,918,377 Surgical stapling instrument with apparatus for providing anvil position feedback 27 2008
8,397,971 Sterilizable surgical instrument 0 2009
8,066,167 Circular surgical stapling instrument with anvil locking system 14 2009
8,186,560 Surgical stapling systems and staple cartridges for deploying surgical staples with tissue compression features 3 2009
8,414,577 Surgical instruments and components for use in sterile environments 0 2009
8,353,438 Circular stapler introducer with rigid cap assembly configured for easy removal 0 2009
8,353,439 Circular stapler introducer with radially-openable distal end portion 0 2009
8,348,129 Surgical stapler having a closure mechanism 0 2009
8,141,762 Surgical stapler comprising a staple pocket 6 2009
8,136,712 Surgical stapler with discrete staple height adjustment and tactile feedback 10 2009
8,220,688 Motor-driven surgical cutting instrument with electric actuator directional control assembly 2 2009
8,267,300 Dampening device for endoscopic surgical stapler 1 2009
8,245,899 Driven surgical stapler improvements 0 2010
8,215,531 Surgical stapling instrument having a medical substance dispenser 1 2010
8,353,437 Surgical stapling instrument with a geared return mechanism 0 2010
8,408,439 Surgical stapling instrument with an articulatable end effector 0 2010
8,308,040 Surgical stapling instrument with an articulatable end effector 0 2010
8,322,589 Surgical stapling instruments 0 2010
8,196,795 Disposable motor-driven loading unit for use with a surgical cutting and stapling apparatus 2 2010
8,360,296 Surgical stapling head assembly with firing lockout for a surgical stapler 0 2010
8,393,514 Selectively orientable implantable fastener cartridge 0 2010
D650074 Surgical instrument 33 2010
8,424,740 Surgical instrument having a directional switching mechanism 0 2010
8,167,185 Surgical instrument having recording capabilities 5 2010
8,196,796 Shaft based rotary drive system for surgical instruments 4 2011
8,172,124 Surgical instrument having recording capabilities 6 2011
8,157,153 Surgical instrument with force-feedback capabilities 6 2011
8,113,410 Surgical stapling apparatus with control features 8 2011
8,292,155 Motor-driven surgical cutting and fastening instrument with tactile position feedback 3 2011
8,333,313 Surgical stapling instrument with a firing member return mechanism 1 2011
8,205,781 Surgical stapler with apparatus for adjusting staple height 4 2011
 
COVIDIEN LP (42)
7,950,560 Powered surgical instrument 35 2007
7,931,660 Powered tacker instrument 2 2007
7,556,185 Surgical instrument with flexible drive mechanism 37 2007
7,757,925 Battery powered surgical instrument 2 2008
7,942,303 Knife lockout mechanisms for surgical instrument 14 2008
7,789,283 Knife/firing rod connection for surgical instrument 0 2008
7,870,989 Surgical stapler with timer and feedback display 32 2008
7,624,902 Surgical stapling apparatus 36 2008
7,648,055 Surgical stapling apparatus with powered articulation 17 2008
7,896,214 Tissue stop for surgical instrument 3 2008
7,909,221 Battery powered surgical instrument 37 2008
7,922,063 Powered surgical instrument 36 2008
8,127,976 Stapler cartridge and channel interlock 0 2009
8,074,858 Surgical retraction mechanism 0 2009
7,753,248 Surgical instrument with flexible drive mechanism 5 2009
8,132,706 Surgical stapling apparatus having articulation mechanism 0 2009
8,011,551 Retraction mechanism with clutch-less drive for use with a surgical apparatus 25 2009
8,061,576 Surgical instrument 2 2009
8,006,887 Surgical stapling apparatus with powered articulation 3 2010
8,328,061 Surgical instrument for joining tissue 0 2010
8,074,859 Surgical instrument 0 2010
8,348,127 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 0 2010
8,074,862 Knife/firing rod connection for surgical instrument 0 2010
8,342,378 One handed stapler 0 2010
8,038,044 Surgical instrument with flexible drive mechanism 1 2010
8,418,907 Surgical stapler having cartridge with adjustable cam mechanism 0 2010
8,308,041 Staple formed over the wire wound closure procedure 0 2010
8,215,532 Tissue stop for surgical instrument 0 2010
8,132,705 Surgical stapler with timer and feedback display 0 2010
8,267,924 Powered surgical instrument 0 2011
8,201,721 Powered surgical instrument 0 2011
8,328,823 Powered tacker instrument 0 2011
8,015,976 Knife lockout mechanisms for surgical instrument 0 2011
8,342,379 Surgical device having multiple drivers 0 2011
8,092,493 Surgical stapling apparatus with powered articulation 2 2011
8,276,594 Knife lockout mechanisms for surgical instrument 0 2011
8,235,274 Surgical instrument 1 2011
8,157,150 Surgical stapler with timer and feedback display 0 2011
8,328,065 Knife/firing rod connection for surgical instrument 0 2011
8,240,537 Surgical stapling apparatus with powered articulation 1 2011
8,413,868 Surgical instrument 0 2012
8,419,768 Surgical stapling apparatus with powered articulation 0 2012
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (2)
7,955,275 Laparoscopic instrument and method for distance measurements of body parts 0 2007
8,444,036 Motor driven surgical fastener device with mechanisms for adjusting a tissue gap within the end effector 0 2010

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