US Patent No: 7,665,647

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Surgical cutting and stapling device with closure apparatus for limiting maximum tissue compression force

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Abstract

A surgical instrument for being endoscopically or laparoscopically inserted into a surgical site for simultaneous stapling and severing of tissue includes an elongate channel that is configured to operably support a staple cartridge therein. An anvil is operably coupled to the elongate channel and is selectively movable between open and closed positions. A closure tube assembly interfaces with the anvil to selectively apply a closing force thereto in response to a closing motion applied to the closure tube assembly. At least one force limiting member interacts with the closure tube assembly to limit an amount of the closing force applied to the anvil by the closure tube assembly in response to a resistive force experienced by the anvil when clamping tissue between the anvil and the elongate channel. The force limiting member may comprise one or more spring sections in the closure tube assembly or at least one leaf spring in the distal end of the closure tube assembly. Other embodiments may include steps formed in a ramp portion of the anvil for engaging the distal end of the closure tube assembly.

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Patent Owner(s)

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

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Shelton,, IV Frederick E - 414 8016
Swayze, Jeffrey S Hamilton, OH 133 6416

Cited Art

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC. (181)
4,805,823 Pocket configuration for internal organ staplers 147 1988
5,415,334 Surgical stapler and staple cartridge 239 1993
5,465,895 Surgical stapler instrument 385 1994
5,415,335 Surgical stapler cartridge containing lockout mechanism 197 1994
5,529,235 Identification device for surgical instrument 321 1994
5,487,500 Surgical stapler instrument 268 1994
5,632,432 Surgical instrument 289 1994
5,709,680 Electrosurgical hemostatic device 369 1994
5,688,270 Electrosurgical hemostatic device with recessed and/or offset electrodes 342 1995
5,624,452 Hemostatic surgical cutting or stapling instrument 404 1995
5,553,765 Surgical stapler with improved operating lever mounting arrangement 233 1995
5,597,107 Surgical stapler instrument 334 1995
5,535,934 Identification device for surgical instrument 221 1995
5,535,937 Identification device for surgical instrument 263 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 202 1995
5,605,273 Surgical instrument having staple head adapted for rib insertion 149 1995
5,855,311 Reloadable surgical instrument 271 1995
5,653,721 Override mechanism for an actuator on a surgical instrument 127 1995
5,562,241 Surgical stapler instrument 268 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 163 1996
5,605,272 Trigger mechanism for surgical instruments 174 1996
5,697,543 Linear stapler with improved firing stroke 163 1996
5,713,505 Articulation transmission mechanism for surgical instruments 225 1996
5,823,066 Articulation transmission mechanism for surgical instruments 201 1996
5,577,654 Surgical instrument 272 1996
5,588,580 Surgical instrument 202 1996
5,588,581 Surgical instrument 263 1996
5,634,584 Surgical instrument 270 1996
5,871,135 Surgical stapler and staple cartridge 264 1996
5,662,258 Surgical stapler instrument 271 1996
5,702,408 Articulating surgical instrument 190 1996
5,716,366 Hemostatic surgical cutting or stapling instrument 400 1996
5,662,662 Surgical instrument and method 250 1996
5,704,534 Articulation assembly for surgical instruments 291 1996
5,669,544 Surgical instrument 255 1996
5,673,840 Surgical instrument 294 1996
5,680,982 Surgical instrument 273 1996
5,692,668 Surgical instrument 299 1996
5,826,776 Surgical instrument 305 1996
5,673,841 Surgical instrument 323 1996
5,919,198 Disposable cartridge with drivers 176 1997
5,779,132 Endoscopic surgical stapler with compact profile 221 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 130 1997
5,846,254 Surgical instrument for forming a knot 146 1997
6,102,271 Circular stapler for hemorrhoidal surgery 196 1998
6,416,486 Ultrasonic surgical device having an embedding surface and a coagulating surface 105 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 234 2001
6,551,333 Method for attaching hernia mesh 82 2001
6,805,273 Surgical stapling instrument 156 2002
7,056,330 Method for applying tissue fastener 135 2003
6,978,921 Surgical stapling instrument incorporating an E-beam firing mechanism 236 2003
6,988,649 Surgical stapling instrument having a spent cartridge lockout 211 2003
7,000,818 Surgical stapling instrument having separate distinct closing and firing systems 226 2003
7,044,352 Surgical stapling instrument having a single lockout mechanism for prevention of firing 203 2003
2004/0254,608 Surgical implant with preferential corrosion zone 100 2003
7,055,731 Surgical stapling instrument incorporating a tapered firing bar for increased flexibility around the articulation joint 212 2003
6,905,057 Surgical stapling instrument incorporating a firing mechanism having a linked rack transmission 309 2003
6,959,852 Surgical stapling instrument with multistroke firing incorporating an anti-backup mechanism 222 2003
7,000,819 Surgical stapling instrument having multistroke firing incorporating a traction-biased ratcheting mechanism 216 2003
2005/0070,929 Apparatus and method for attaching a surgical buttress to a stapling apparatus 75 2003
7,059,508 Surgical stapling instrument incorporating an uneven multistroke firing mechanism having a rotary transmission 181 2004
7,128,254 Surgical stapling instrument incorporating a multistroke firing mechanism having a rotary slip-clutch transmission 130 2004
6,988,650 Retaining pin lever advancement mechanism for a curved cutter stapler 118 2004
7,207,472 Cartridge with locking knife for a curved cutter stapler 81 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 187 2005
7,143,926 Surgical stapling instrument incorporating a multi-stroke firing mechanism with return spring rotary manual retraction system 151 2005
2006/0190,028 Surgical instrument incorporating a fluid transfer controlled articulation mechanism 59 2005
7,506,790 Surgical instrument incorporating an electrically actuated articulation mechanism 119 2005
2006/0226,196 Surgical instrument with guided laterally moving articulation member 184 2005
2006/0025,813 Surgical stapling instrument having an electroactive polymer actuated medical substance dispenser 121 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 151 2005
2006/0060,630 Multiple firing stroke surgical instrument incorporating electroactive polymer anti-backup mechanism 118 2005
2007/0045,379 Staple cartridges for forming staples having differing formed staple heights 125 2005
2006/0047,307 ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER-BASED ARTICULATION MECHANISM FOR CIRCULAR STAPLER 116 2005
2006/0052,825 Surgical implant alloy 86 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 157 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 148 2005
2007/0114,261 Surgical stapler with a bendable end effector 130 2005
7,246,734 Rotary hydraulic pump actuated multi-stroke surgical instrument 234 2005
2007/0158,385 Surgical instrument having an articulating end effector 122 2006
2007/0175,949 Surgical instrument having a feedback system 158 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 178 2006
2007/0175,951 Gearing selector for a powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument 158 2006
2007/0175,953 Motor-driven surgical cutting and fastening instrument with mechanical closure system 157 2006
2007/0175,955 Surgical cutting and fastening instrument with closure trigger locking mechanism 158 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 136 2006
2008/0029,570 Pneumatically powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument with improved volume storage 202 2006
2008/0029,573 Pneumatically powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument with replaceable power sources 158 2006
2008/0029,574 Pneumatically powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument with actuator at distal end 156 2006
2008/0029,575 Surgical cutting and fastening instrument with distally mounted pneumatically powered rotary drive member 156 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 147 2006
2008/0078,802 Surgical staples and stapling instruments 138 2006
2008/0078,803 Surgical staples having attached drivers and stapling instruments for deploying the same 134 2006
2008/0078,804 Surgical cutting and stapling instrument with self adjusting anvil 146 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 134 2006
2008/0078,807 Connected surgical staples and stapling instruments for deploying the same 150 2006
2008/0078,808 Surgical staples having dissolvable, bioabsorbable or biofragmentable portions and stapling instruments for deploying the same 131 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 152 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 109 2007
2008/0167,644 Surgical instrument with enhanced battery performance 95 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 94 2007
2008/0167,672 Surgical instrument with wireless communication between control unit and remote sensor 114 2007
2008/0167,736 Post-sterilization programming of surgical instruments 79 2007
2008/0169,328 Buttress material for use with a surgical stapler 180 2007
2008/0169,329 Curved end effector for a surgical stapling device 194 2007
2008/0169,330 Surgical stapling device with a curved end effector 178 2007
2008/0169,331 Surgical stapling device having supports for a flexible drive mechanism 178 2007
2008/0169,332 Surgical stapling device with a curved cutting member 179 2007
2008/0169,333 Surgical stapler end effector with tapered distal end 178 2007
2007/0194,079 Surgical stapling device with staple drivers of different height 143 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 135 2007
2007/0194,082 Surgical stapling device with anvil having staple forming pockets of varying depths 136 2007
2007/0262,116 Surgical stapling device with multiple stacked actuator wedge cams for driving staple drivers 95 2007
7,490,749 Surgical stapling and cutting instrument with manually retractable firing member 105 2007
2008/0237,296 Surgical stapling and cutting instrument with side mounted retraction member 111 2007
2008/0237,298 Surgical stapling and cutting instrument with manually retractable firing member 44 2007
2009/0012,556 Laparoscopic tissue thickness and clamp load measuring devices 105 2007
2007/0170,225 Disposable loading unit and surgical instruments including same 148 2007
2007/0233,053 Articulatable drive shaft arrangements for surgical cutting and fastening instruments 99 2007
2008/0300,579 Surgical stapling and cutting instrument with articulatable end effector 69 2007
2008/0296,346 Pneumatically powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument with electrical control and recording mechanisms 122 2007
2008/0300,580 Pneumatically powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument with electrical feedback 104 2007
2008/0296,345 Surgical instrument having a common trigger for actuating an end effector closing system and a staple firing system 88 2007
2008/0296,347 Surgical instrument having a directional switching mechanism 94 2007
2008/0300,613 Surgical instrument having a multiple rate directional switching mechanism 87 2007
7,510,107 Cable driven surgical stapling and cutting instrument with apparatus for preventing inadvertent cable disengagement 108 2007
2008/0308,601 Surgical stapling and cutting instrument with improved anvil opening features 77 2007
2008/0308,602 Surgical stapling and cutting instruments 120 2007
2008/0308,603 Cable driven surgical stapling and cutting instrument with improved cable attachment arrangements 120 2007
2008/0308,604 Cable driven surgical stapling and cutting instrument with apparatus for preventing inadvertant cable disengagement 40 2007
2008/0308,606 Surgical stapling and cutting instrument with improved firing system 68 2007
2008/0308,607 Surgical stapling and cutting instrument with improved closure system 74 2007
2008/0314,955 Surgical stapling instruments 82 2007
2008/0314,956 Surgical stapling instrument with an artculating end effector 44 2007
2008/0314,961 End effector closure system for a surgical stapling instrument 68 2007
2008/0314,962 Surgical stapling instrument with an anti-back up mechanism 68 2007
2008/0082,115 Method of manufacturing staples 103 2007
2008/0082,125 Surgical staple having a deformable member with a non-circular cross-sectional geometry 112 2007
2008/0082,126 Surgical staple having a deformable member with a non-circular cross-sectional geometry 158 2007
2009/0001,121 Surgical staple having an expandable portion 159 2007
2009/0001,123 Re-loadable surgical stapling instrument 114 2007
2009/0001,124 Staple cartridge cavity configurations 157 2007
2009/0001,125 Surgical stapling instrument having a releasable buttress material 109 2007
2009/0001,126 Surgical staples with improved tissue compression features 105 2007
2009/0001,128 Washer for use with a surgical stapling instrument 95 2007
2009/0001,130 Surgical procedure using a cutting and stapling instrument having releasable staple-forming pockets 157 2007
2009/0005,807 Surgical staple having a slidable crown 102 2007
2009/0005,808 Staple cartridge cavity configuration with cooperative surgical staple 164 2007
2009/0005,809 Surgical staple having a slidable crown 102 2007
2008/0314,954 Surgical stapling instrument with a geared return mechanism 70 2008
2008/0314,957 Surgical stapling instrument with a firing member return mechanism 104 2008
2009/0200,355 SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT WITH IMPROVED FIRING TRIGGER ARRANGEMENT 46 2008
2008/0296,343 SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ARTICULATION JOINT COVER 84 2008
2008/0210,738 STAPLE CARTRIDGES FOR FORMING STAPLES HAVING DIFFERING FORMED STAPLE HEIGHTS 109 2008
2009/0076,534 ACCESSING DATA STORED IN A MEMORY OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT 106 2008
 
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION (136)
4,331,277 Self-contained gas powered surgical stapler 225 1980
4,606,343 Self-powered surgical fastening instrument 299 1980
4,379,457 Indicator for surgical stapler 147 1981
4,383,634 Surgical stapler apparatus with pivotally mounted actuator assemblies 231 1981
4,402,445 Surgical fastener and means for applying same 300 1981
4,415,112 Surgical stapling assembly having resiliently mounted anvil 135 1981
4,520,817 Surgical instruments 340 1982
4,429,695 Surgical instruments 397 1982
4,506,671 Apparatus for applying two-part surgical fasteners 126 1983
4,522,327 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 141 1983
4,530,453 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 154 1983
4,671,445 Flexible surgical stapler assembly 327 1984
4,566,620 Articulated surgical fastener applying apparatus 326 1984
4,573,622 Surgical fastener applying apparatus with variable fastener arrays 234 1984
4,580,712 Surgical fastener applying apparatus with progressive application of fastener 183 1984
4,589,416 Surgical fastener retainer member assembly 132 1985
4,667,674 Surgical fastener exhibiting improved hemostasis 54 1985
4,728,020 Articulated surgical fastener applying apparatus 395 1985
4,767,044 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 203 1985
4,610,250 Two-part surgical fastener for fascia wound approximation 111 1985
4,715,520 Surgical fastener applying apparatus with tissue edge control 195 1985
4,754,909 Flexible stapler 277 1987
4,821,939 Staple cartridge and an anvilless surgical stapler 159 1987
4,869,414 Articulated surgical fastener applying apparatus 207 1988
4,915,100 Surgical stapler apparatus with tissue shield 85 1988
5,062,563 Fascia stapler 48 1989
4,955,959 Locking mechanism for a surgical fastening apparatus 211 1989
4,978,049 Three staple drive member 315 1989
5,040,715 Apparatus and method for placing staples in laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures 533 1989
5,071,430 Surgical instrument 275 1989
5,116,349 Surgical fastener apparatus 147 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 178 1991
5,413,267 Surgical stapler with spent cartridge sensing and lockout means 181 1991
5,158,567 One-piece surgical staple 114 1991
5,106,008 Locking mechanism for a surgical fastening apparatus 120 1991
5,282,829 Hollow body implants 142 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 315 1992
5,485,952 Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 238 1992
5,366,134 Surgical fastening apparatus 67 1992
5,352,238 Apparatus for applying two-part surgical fasteners 68 1992
5,397,046 Lockout mechanism for surgical apparatus 237 1993
5,379,933 Arcuate apparatus for applying two-part surgical fasteners 111 1993
5,478,354 Wound closing apparatus and method 336 1993
5,503,320 Surgical apparatus with indicator 207 1993
5,344,060 Surgical fastener apparatus 64 1993
5,441,193 Surgical fastener applying apparatus with resilient film 158 1993
5,413,268 Apparatus and method for placing stables in laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures 197 1993
5,542,594 Surgical stapling apparatus with biocompatible surgical fabric 228 1993
5,487,499 Surgical apparatus for applying surgical fasteners including a counter 234 1993
5,560,532 Apparatus and method for applying surgical staples to body tissue 270 1993
5,484,095 Apparatus for endoscopically applying staples individually to body tissue 265 1993
5,425,745 Apparatus and method for placing staples in laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures 290 1993
5,431,322 Self contained gas powered surgical apparatus 175 1993
5,392,979 Surgical stapler apparatus 236 1993
5,509,596 Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 156 1994
5,522,817 Absorbable surgical fastener with bone penetrating elements 136 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 232 1994
5,482,197 Articulating surgical cartridge assembly 264 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 224 1994
5,571,116 Non-invasive treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease 466 1994
5,685,474 Tactile indicator for surgical instrument 136 1994
5,571,090 Vascular suturing apparatus 119 1994
5,779,130 Self-contained powered surgical apparatus 315 1994
5,653,373 Arcuate apparatus for applying two-part surgical fasteners 183 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
5,575,799 Articulating surgical apparatus 319 1995
5,540,375 Endoscopic stapler 168 1995
5,630,540 Surgical staple and staple drive member 270 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 225 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 127 1995
5,706,997 Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 164 1995
5,752,644 Disposable loading unit for surgical stapler 234 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
5,651,491 Surgical stapler having interchangeable loading units 161 1995
5,941,442 Surgical stapler 168 1995
5,588,579 Anvil for circular stapler 226 1995
5,647,526 Self contained gas powered surgical apparatus 199 1995
5,645,209 Self contained gas powered surgical apparatus 197 1995
5,697,943 Apparatus and method for performing compressional anastomoses 145 1995
5,630,539 Laparoscopic stapler with overload sensor and interlock 250 1995
5,799,857 Circular anastomosis device 300 1996
5,639,008 Anvil for circular stapler 234 1996
5,636,780 Self contained gas powered surgical apparatus 233 1996
5,836,503 Insertion device for surgical apparatus 178 1996
5,653,374 Self-contained powered surgical apparatus 262 1996
5,690,269 Endoscopic stapler 257 1996
5,628,446 Self-contained powered surgical apparatus 203 1996
5,680,981 Self-contained powered surgical apparatus 204 1996
5,988,479 Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 135 1996
6,045,560 Surgical stapling apparatus with biocompatible surgical fabric 249 1996
5,893,506 Surgical stapler with anvil sensor and lockout 136 1996
5,901,895 Articulating apparatus for applying surgical fasteners to body tissue 307 1996
5,797,538 Articulating apparatus for applying surgical fasteners to body tissue 226 1997
5,735,445 Surgical stapler 126 1997
5,758,814 Anvil for circular stapler 186 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 300 1997
5,918,791 Surgical apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 265 1997
5,865,361 Surgical stapling apparatus 338 1997
5,878,937 Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 109 1997
6,109,500 Lockout mechanism for a surgical stapler 288 1997
5,897,562 Non-invasive apparatus for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease 371 1997
5,915,616 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 354 1997
5,911,353 Disposable loading unit for surgical stapler 213 1998
6,079,606 Surgical stapling apparatus 236 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 274 1999
6,250,532 Surgical stapling apparatus 292 2000
6,330,965 Surgical stapling apparatus 300 2000
6,681,978 Surgical stapler 133 2001
6,644,532 Surgical stapling apparatus 231 2001
6,440,146 Anastomosis instrument and method 77 2001
RE38708 Disposable loading unit for surgical stapler 186 2001
6,669,073 Surgical stapling apparatus 247 2001
6,619,529 Surgical stapling apparatus 198 2002
6,877,647 Surgical stapling apparatus 210 2003
6,817,509 Surgical stapler 138 2003
6,953,139 Surgical stapling apparatus 215 2004
7,296,724 Surgical stapling apparatus 117 2005
2006/0049,229 Surgical stapling apparatus 142 2005
7,431,188 Surgical stapling apparatus with powered articulation 100 2007
 
COVIDIEN LP (60)
5,725,536 Articulated surgical instrument with improved articulation control mechanism 289 1996
5,797,537 Articulated surgical instrument with improved firing mechanism 363 1996
5,820,009 Articulated surgical instrument with improved jaw closure mechanism 269 1996
6,315,184 Stapling device for use with an electromechanical driver device for use with anastomosing, stapling, and resecting instruments 253 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 310 1999
6,358,224 Irrigation system for endoscopic surgery 63 1999
6,488,197 Fluid delivery device for use with anastomosing resecting and stapling instruments 218 2000
6,491,201 Fluid delivery mechanism for use with anastomosing, stapling, and resecting instruments 208 2000
6,517,565 Carriage assembly for controlling a steering wire steering mechanism within a flexible shaft 141 2000
6,716,233 Electromechanical driver and remote surgical instrument attachment having computer assisted control capabilities 230 2000
6,986,451 Surgical stapler 183 2000
6,817,508 Surgical stapling device 172 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 231 2001
7,032,798 Electro-mechanical surgical device 189 2001
7,055,730 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 141 2001
6,843,403 Surgical clamping, cutting and stapling device 256 2001
2004/0111,081 Electro-mechanical surgical device 67 2002
6,945,444 Surgical stapling device for performing circular anastomoses 149 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 155 2002
6,681,979 Fluid delivery device for use with anastomosing stapling, and resecting instruments 192 2002
6,695,199 Fluid delivery mechanism for use with anastomosing, stapling, and resecting instruments 189 2002
6,698,643 Expanding parallel jaw device for use with an electromechanical driver device 242 2003
7,070,083 Surgical stapling apparatus including an anvil and cartridge each having cooperating mating surfaces 167 2003
2004/0006,372 Directionally biased staple and method of manufacturing 96 2003
7,207,471 Electrosurgical stapling apparatus 124 2003
2006/0011,699 Surgical stapler with universal articulation and tissue pre-clamp 190 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 188 2004
2005/0187,576 Surgical cutting and stapling device 161 2004
2004/0232,201 Surgical stapling device 212 2004
2005/0119,669 Dissecting tip for surgical stapler 168 2004
7,159,750 Surgical stapling device 198 2004
7,168,604 Surgical stapling device 173 2004
2005/0184,121 Surgical stapler and method 183 2004
2005/0103,819 Surgical stapling device with independent tip rotation 183 2004
2005/0245,965 Annular support structures 79 2004
7,097,089 Surgical stapling apparatus with locking mechanism 174 2005
7,143,924 Surgical stapling apparatus with locking mechanism 136 2005
2007/0023,477 Surgical device 165 2005
2006/0085,033 Surgical apparatus and structure for applying sprayable wound treatment material 114 2005
2006/0108,393 Structure for applying sprayable wound treatment material 114 2005
7,140,527 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 169 2005
7,188,758 Surgical stapling apparatus and method 128 2006
2006/0273,135 Surgical instruments employing sensors 80 2006
2007/0034,668 Surgical stapling instruments including a cartridge having multiple staple sizes 135 2006
2008/0083,813 Method and force-limiting handle mechanism for a surgical instrument 83 2006
7,398,908 Surgical stapling instruments including a cartridge having multiple staple sizes 125 2006
2007/0181,632 Anvil assembly with improved cut ring 92 2007
7,494,039 Surgical stapling device 111 2007
2008/0035,701 Surgical stapling device 106 2007
2008/0041,917 Surgical stapling device 106 2007
 
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4,317,451 Plastic surgical staple 150 1980
4,428,376 Plastic surgical staple 141 1982
4,500,024 Multiple clip applier 162 1983
4,548,202 Mesh tissue fasteners 387 1983
4,610,383 Disposable linear surgical stapler 500 1983
4,655,222 Coated surgical staple 133 1984
4,605,001 Surgical stapling instrument with dual staple height mechanism 258 1984
4,741,336 Shaped staples and slotted receivers (case VII) 214 1986
4,805,617 Surgical fastening systems made from polymeric materials 68 1987
4,869,415 Energy storage means for a surgical stapler 193 1988
4,892,244 Surgical stapler cartridge lockout device 334 1988
5,104,025 Intraluminal anastomotic surgical stapler with detached anvil 299 1990
5,129,570 Surgical stapler 345 1990
5,222,963 Pull-through circular anastomosic intraluminal stapler with absorbable fastener means 249 1991
5,137,198 Fast closure device for linear surgical stapling instrument 198 1991
5,065,929 Surgical stapler with locking means 386 1991
5,246,156 Multiple fire endoscopic stapling mechanism 207 1991
RE34519 Surgical stapler cartridge lockout device 240 1991
5,275,323 Surgical stapler 133 1992
5,242,457 Surgical instrument and staples for applying purse string sutures 268 1992
5,219,111 Pneumatically actuated linear stapling device 101 1992
5,263,629 Method and apparatus for achieving hemostasis along a staple line 239 1992
5,307,976 Linear stapling mechanism with cutting means 322 1992
5,205,459 Surgical anastomosis stapling instrument 299 1992
5,309,927 Circular stapler tissue retention spring method 183 1992
5,383,880 Endoscopic surgical system with sensing means 363 1992
5,271,544 Surgical anastomosis stapling instrument 211 1993
5,358,510 Two part surgical fastener 45 1993
5,304,204 Receiverless surgical fasteners 205 1993
5,433,721 Endoscopic instrument having a torsionally stiff drive shaft for applying fasteners to tissue 527 1993
5,403,312 Electrosurgical hemostatic device 736 1993
5,484,451 Endoscopic surgical instrument and staples for applying purse string sutures 304 1993
5,485,947 Linear stapling mechanism with cutting means 307 1994
5,445,644 Pyloroplasty/pylorectomy shield 121 1994
6,131,789 Surgical stapler 160 1994
5,395,033 Endoscopic surgical instrument with electromagnetic sensor 241 1994
5,601,224 Surgical instrument 378 1994
5,573,543 Endoscopic surgical instrument and staples for applying purse string sutures 172 1995
5,607,095 Endoscopic surgical instrument with pivotable and rotatable staple cartridge 189 1995
5,797,536 Endoscopic surgical instrument with pivotable and rotatable staple cartridge 210 1995
5,609,285 Surgical anastomosis stapling instrument with flexible support shaft and anvil adjusting mechanism 257 1995
5,632,433 Surgical anastomosis stapling instrument with flexible support shaft and anvil adjusting mechanism 207 1995
5,603,443 Surgical stapling instrument with articulated stapling head assembly on rotatable and flexible support shaft 199 1995
5,607,094 Surgical stapling instrument with articulated stapling head assembly on rotatable and flexible support shaft 232 1995
5,732,871 Surgical stapling instrument with articulated stapling head assembly on rotatable and flexible support shaft 187 1995
5,518,163 Endoscopic surgical system with sensing means 248 1995
5,518,164 Endoscopic surgical system with sensing means 283 1995
5,667,517 Endoscopic surgical system with sensing means 338 1995
5,564,615 Surgical instrument 315 1995
5,829,662 Endoscopic surgical stapling instrument with pivotable and rotatable staple cartridge 241 1996
5,833,690 Electrosurgical device and method 404 1997
6,325,810 Foam buttress for stapling apparatus 267 1999
6,273,897 Surgical bettress and surgical stapling apparatus 227 2000
6,503,259 Expandable anastomotic device 156 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 269 2003
6,964,363 Surgical stapling instrument having articulation joint support plates for supporting a firing bar 238 2003
6,981,628 Surgical instrument with a lateral-moving articulation control 285 2003
2007/0213,750 Composite Staple for Completing an Anastomosis 36 2007
 
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP (17)
5,366,479 Surgical staple for attaching an object to body tissue 274 1993
5,497,933 Apparatus and method for applying surgical staples to attach an object to body tissue 336 1993
5,762,256 Surgical stapler 278 1995
5,782,396 Surgical stapler 295 1995
5,657,921 Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 201 1996
6,032,849 Surgical stapler 385 1998
2002/0117,534 Apparatus and method for applying surgical staples to attach an object to body tissue 113 2001
2004/0173,659 Apparatus and method for applying surgical staples to attach an object to body tissue 175 2004
2004/0243,151 Surgical stapling device with dissecting tip 159 2004
2005/0131,390 Surgical instruments including mems devices 130 2004
7,044,353 Surgical stapler 204 2004
2005/0216,055 Surgical stapling device with dissecting tip 138 2005
2005/0263,563 Surgical stapling device 109 2005
7,128,253 Surgical stapler 220 2005
7,225,964 Surgical stapler 154 2006
7,258,262 Surgical stapler 157 2006
2006/0291,981 Expandable backspan staple 54 2006
 
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD. (8)
5,389,098 Surgical device for stapling and/or fastening body tissues 390 1993
5,395,030 Surgical device for stapling and fastening body tissues 400 1993
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 226 1995
5,649,937 Tissue-fixing surgical device, and method of fixing tissues 189 1995
6,099,537 Medical treatment instrument 128 1997
5,906,625 Tissue-fixing surgical instrument, tissue-fixing device, and method of fixing tissue 124 1997
6,050,472 Surgical anastomosis stapler 209 1997
 
TOTAL FINA ELF (8)
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
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
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
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
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. (6)
6,578,751 Method of sequentially firing staples using springs and a rotary or linear shutter 134 2001
6,974,462 Surgical anchor implantation device 63 2001
2004/0002,726 Balloon-type actuator for surgical applications 51 2002
2004/0044,364 Tissue fasteners and related deployment systems and methods 98 2002
2003/0220,660 Tissue fastening devices and processes that promote tissue adhesion 102 2003
2005/0125,009 Full thickness resection device control handle 118 2004
 
PRIVASYS, INC. (6)
2003/0061,168 Method for generating customer secure card numbers 2 2001
2003/0061,168 Method for generating customer secure card numbers 2 2001
2003/0061,168 Method for generating customer secure card numbers 2 2001
2003/0061,168 Method for generating customer secure card numbers 2 2001
2003/0061,168 Method for generating customer secure card numbers 2 2001
2003/0061,168 Method for generating customer secure card numbers 2 2001
 
SYNOVIS LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (5)
5,503,638 Soft tissue stapling buttress 181 1994
5,549,628 Soft tissue stapling buttress 203 1995
5,575,803 Soft tissue stapling buttress 179 1995
5,752,965 Apparatus and method for producing a reinforced surgical fastener suture line 180 1996
2006/0173,470 Surgical fastener buttress material 102 2005
 
ABBOTT VASCULAR INC. (4)
6,616,686 Surgical staples and methods for stapling 133 2001
7,008,435 Surgical stapling device and method 117 2002
2004/0028,502 Surgical staple 38 2003
2005/0274,768 SURGICAL STAPLER 157 2005
 
MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (4)
4,321,002 Medical stapling device 78 1979
4,380,312 Stapling tool 52 1980
4,526,174 Staple and cartridge for use in a tissue stapling device and a tissue closing method 142 1983
4,719,917 Surgical staple 259 1987
 
RICHARD A. HILLSTEAD, INC. (4)
6,830,174 Medical instrument 261 2001
6,755,338 Medical instrument 236 2002
2004/0243,176 Medical instrument 95 2004
2005/0107,824 Medical instrument 87 2004
 
CORNELL RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. (3)
2004/0101,822 Fluorescent silica-based nanoparticles 65 2002
2006/0183,246 Fluorescent silica-based nanoparticles 50 2003
2006/0245,971 Photoluminescent silica-based sensors and methods of use 49 2005
 
GENOIL INC. (3)
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
2005/0173,337 Method and apparatus for separating immiscible phases with different densities 1 2004
 
HOLOBEAM, INC. (3)
5,342,396 Staples 137 1993
5,667,527 Staples 137 1995
6,083,242 Surgical staples with deformation zones of non-uniform cross section 153 1999
 
LSI SOLUTIONS, INC. (3)
5,503,635 Apparatus and method for performing compressional anastomoses 191 1993
5,839,639 Collapsible anvil assembly and applicator instrument 258 1995
2004/0034,369 System for endoscopic suturing 142 2003
 
MEDTRONIC, INC. (3)
5,891,160 Fastener delivery and deployment mechanism and method for placing the fastener in minimally invasive surgery 153 1997
6,704,210 Bioprothesis film strip for surgical stapler and method of attaching the same 83 1997
2005/0080,454 Attachment device and methods of using the same 101 2003
 
SHERWOOD SERVICES AG (3)
5,342,395 Absorbable surgical repair devices 199 1992
5,258,009 Malleable, bioabsorbable,plastic staple having a knotted configuration; and method and apparatus for deforming such staple 114 1992
5,350,400 Malleable, bioabsorbable, plastic staple; and method and apparatus for deforming such staple 154 1992
 
BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP. (2)
6,022,352 Bone fixation screw system 142 1998
6,387,113 Method and apparatus for repairing a torn meniscus 144 2000
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED (2)
6,119,913 Endoscopic stapler 347 1996
6,126,058 Method and device for full thickness resectioning of an organ 251 1998
 
CARDICA, INC. (2)
6,398,797 Tissue bonding system and method for controlling a tissue site during anastomosis 123 2000
7,063,712 Anastomosis method 45 2002
 
CONMED CORPORATION (2)
5,562,682 Surgical Instrument with adjustable arms 183 1993
5,762,255 Surgical instrument with improvement safety lockout mechanisms 276 1996
 
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. (2)
7,118,582 Method and apparatus for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures 94 1998
6,436,107 Method and apparatus for performing minimally invasive surgical procedures 210 1999
 
J. CRAYTON PRUITT (2)
4,941,623 Stapling process and device for use on the mesentery of the abdomen 252 1989
5,027,834 Stapling process for use on the mesenteries of the abdomen 119 1990
 
SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC. (2)
6,387,114 Gastrointestinal compression clips 66 2001
6,601,749 Multi fire full thickness resectioning device 165 2001
 
SOFRADIM PRODUCTION (2)
6,171,330 Pneumatic surgical instrument for the distribution and placement of connecting or fastening means 95 1999
2006/0122,636 Appliance for storing, distributing and placing surgical fasteners 67 2005
 
STRYKER CORPORATION (2)
5,743,456 Hand actuable surgical handpiece 231 1995
6,522,101 Rechargeable battery with memory that contains charging sequence data 69 2000
 
VIR ENGINEERING (2)
5,678,748 Surgical stapler with improved safety mechanism 113 1995
5,785,232 Surgical stapler 160 1996
 
W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. (2)
6,939,358 Apparatus and method for applying reinforcement material to a surgical stapler 43 2001
2005/0059,997 Circular stapler buttress 145 2003
 
ACUMED LLC (1)
2004/0122,471 Connective tissue repair system 67 2002
 
ALCHEMIA, 2275 EAST BAYSHORE, PALO ALTO, CA 94303 A LIMITED PARTNERSHHIP (1)
4,485,816 Shape-memory surgical staple apparatus and method for use in surgical suturing 349 1981
 
ALPHA SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (1)
5,782,397 Stapling device 315 1996
 
AQUAJET SYSTEMS HOLDING AB (1)
8,033,641 Method and a device for moving a jet member 96 2005
 
B. BRAUN-SSC AG (1)
4,505,273 Surgical staple 171 1983
 
BIEFFE MEDITAL S.A. (1)
5,139,513 Apparatus and method for suturing 191 1990
 
BIODYNAMICS LLC (1)
2006/0142,772 Surgical fasteners and related implant devices having bioabsorbable components 61 2004
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION (1)
6,302,311 Endoscopic stapler 194 2000
 
CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA (1)
2003/0137,680 IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM 1998
 
CARDIA, INC. (1)
6,960,220 Hoop design for occlusion device 42 2003
 
COVIDIEN AG (1)
6,682,528 Endoscopic bipolar electrosurgical forceps 215 2002
 
DEAN ALLGEYER, M.D., INC. (1)
RE37814 Staple and staple applicator for use in skin fixation of catheters 90 2000
 
DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR LUFT-UND RAUMFAHRT E.V. (1)
6,258,107 Apparatus for connecting a variety of surgical instruments to an operating control device 135 1999
 
DWORAK, FRANK W. (1)
6,953,138 Surgical stapler anvil with nested staple forming pockets 163 2004
 
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY (EUROPE) G.M.B.H. (1)
6,978,922 Surgical stapling instrument 142 2002
 
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (1)
5,080,556 Thermal seal for a gas turbine spacer disc 62 1990
 
GLOBE CONTROL FINANZ AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (1)
4,817,847 Instrument and a procedure for performing an anastomosis 213 1988
 
GUIDED DELIVERY SYSTEMS INC. (1)
6,913,608 Automated annular plication for mitral valve repair 86 2001
 
GWATHMEY, OWEN M., THE MEADOW (1)
4,809,695 Suturing assembly and method 289 1987
 
HABLEY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (1)
5,282,806 Endoscopic surgical instrument having a removable, rotatable, end effector assembly 169 1992
 
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY (1)
4,633,874 Surgical stapling instrument with jaw latching mechanism and disposable staple cartridge 372 1985
 
IMAGYN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES CALIFORNIA, INC. (1)
5,725,554 Surgical staple and stapler 251 1993
 
IMAGYN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (1)
6,010,054 Linear stapling instrument with improved staple cartridge 349 1998
 
KABUSHIKIKAISHA IGAKI IRYO SEKKEI (1)
5,766,188 Medical suturing material 93 1997
 
MEDIGUS LTD. (1)
6,872,214 Stapler for endoscopes 103 2002
 
MEDTRONIC ANGIOLINK, INC. (1)
6,767,356 Advanced wound site management systems and methods 137 2002
 
MICHELSON, GARY KARLIN (1)
5,009,661 Protective mechanism for surgical rongeurs 153 1990
 
MICROSOFT CORPORATION (1)
7,051,273 Customizing forms in an electronic mail system utilizing custom field behaviors and user defined operations 164 1996
 
MICRUS CORPORATION (1)
6,716,223 Reloadable sheath for catheter system for deploying vasoocclusive devices 29 2001
 
NITI SURGICAL SOLUTIONS LTD. (1)
7,328,829 Palm size surgical stapler for single hand operation 113 2006
 
ORIGIN MEDSYSTEMS, INC. (1)
6,171,316 Endoscopic surgical instrument for rotational manipulation 118 1997
 
POWER MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS, LLC (1)
2004/0094,597 Surgical device 196 2003
 
RADI MEDICAL SYSTEMS AB (1)
2005/0169,974 Dissolvable medical sealing device 48 2005
 
RAMBUS INC. (1)
6,007,357 Chip socket assembly and chip file assembly for semiconductor chips 158 1997
 
REX MEDICAL, L.P. (1)
7,090,684 Apparatus and method for resectioning gastro-esophageal tissue 102 2004
 
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. (1)
2004/0164,123 Surgical stapling device 113 2004
 
SENCO PROUCTS, INC. (1)
4,442,964 Pressure sensitive and working-gap controlled surgical stapling instrument 149 1981
 
SMITH, W. ALAN, JR., TRUSTEE (1)
4,619,262 Surgical stapling device 90 1985
 
STRYKER SALES CORPORATION (1)
4,944,443 Surgical suturing instrument and method 296 1988
 
SYMBIOSIS CORPORATION (1)
6,086,600 Flexible endoscopic surgical instrument for invagination and fundoplication 308 1997
 
SYNTHES USA, LLC (1)
6,747,121 Poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide) copolymers, methods for making and using same, and devices containing same 35 2001
 
TECHNALYTICS, INC. (1)
4,396,139 Surgical stapling system, apparatus and staple 222 1980
 
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK (1)
5,411,508 Gastrointestinal approximating and tissue attaching device 292 1993
 
TOOLS FOR SURGERY, LLC (1)
7,210,609 Stapling apparatus having a curved anvil and driver 124 2005
 
TRACOR, INC. (1)
5,715,987 Constant width, adjustable grip, staple apparatus and method 211 1996
 
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG (1)
7,090,673 Vessel sealer and divider 201 2002
 
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP, INC. (1)
2005/0189,397 Surgical stapling apparatus including an anvil and cartridge each having cooperating mating surfaces 150 2005
 
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS (1)
2004/0034,357 Controlled release implantable devices 52 2003
 
V.I.R. ENGINEERING, INC. (1)
5,489,058 Surgical stapler with mechanisms for reducing the firing force 298 1994
 
VASO PRODUCTS, INC. (1)
5,211,649 Venous cuff applicator, cartridge and cuff 139 1988
 
VSESOJUZNY NAUCHO-ISSLEDOVATELSKY I ISPYTATELNY INSTITUT MEDITSINSKOI TEKHNIKI, USSR, MOSCOW (1)
4,629,107 Ligating instrument 109 1984
 
WYETH (1)
2004/0167,572 Coated medical devices 178 2003
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (26)
4,475,679 Multi-staple cartridge for surgical staplers 162 1981
4,664,305 Surgical stapler 268 1985
4,709,120 Underground utility equipment vault 73 1986
5,111,987 Semi-disposable surgical stapler 238 1990
5,222,976 Suture devices particularly useful in endoscopic surgery 151 1991
5,197,648 Surgical stapling apparatus 95 1991
5,246,443 Clip and osteosynthesis plate with dynamic compression and self-retention 183 1992
5,221,036 Surgical stapler 174 1992
5,222,975 Surgical staples 133 1992
5,397,324 Surgical stapler instrument and method for vascular hemostasis 290 1993
5,868,760 Method and apparatus for endolumenally resectioning tissue 315 1994
5,833,695 Surgical stapling system and method of applying staples from multiple staple cartridges 307 1995
5,655,698 Surgical stapler with curved jaws 292 1996
5,662,260 Surgical staple cartridge 232 1996
5,738,474 Surgical staple and staple drive member 78 1997
H1904 Electrosurgical hemostatic method and device 255 1997
6,264,086 Surgical apparatus and method 279 1997
5,902,312 System for mounting bolster material on tissue staplers 123 1998
6,320,123 System and method for shielding electrical components from electromagnetic waves 61 1999
6,241,139 Surgical stapling apparatus 349 2000
2004/0108,357 Surgical stapling apparatus 182 2003
7,066,944 Surgical fastening system 102 2004
2005/0203,550 Surgical fastener 78 2004
2004/0222,268 Surgical stapling instrument 117 2004
2006/0180,634 Surgical stapling instrument incorporating an e-beam firing mechanism 136 2005
2006/0100,643 Surgical fastening system 103 2005

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cites

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC. (30)
8,157,145 Pneumatically powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument with electrical feedback 7 2007
7,905,380 Surgical instrument having a multiple rate directional switching mechanism 24 2007
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 5 2009
8,136,712 Surgical stapler with discrete staple height adjustment and tactile feedback 9 2009
8,220,688 Motor-driven surgical cutting instrument with electric actuator directional control assembly 1 2009
8,267,300 Dampening device for endoscopic surgical stapler 0 2009
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
8,419,759 Ultrasonic surgical instrument with comb-like tissue trimming device 0 2010
8,382,782 Ultrasonic surgical instruments with partially rotating blade and fixed pad arrangement 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 32 2010
8,424,740 Surgical instrument having a directional switching mechanism 0 2010
8,167,185 Surgical instrument having recording capabilities 4 2010
8,196,796 Shaft based rotary drive system for surgical instruments 3 2011
8,172,124 Surgical instrument having recording capabilities 5 2011
8,157,153 Surgical instrument with force-feedback capabilities 5 2011
8,113,410 Surgical stapling apparatus with control features 7 2011
8,292,155 Motor-driven surgical cutting and fastening instrument with tactile position feedback 2 2011
8,333,313 Surgical stapling instrument with a firing member return mechanism 0 2011
8,205,781 Surgical stapler with apparatus for adjusting staple height 3 2011
 
COVIDIEN LP (7)
8,132,706 Surgical stapling apparatus having articulation mechanism 0 2009
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
8,342,378 One handed stapler 0 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

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