US Patent No: 8,186,555

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Motor-driven surgical cutting and fastening instrument with mechanical closure system

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Abstract

A surgical cutting and fastening instrument is disclosed. According to various embodiments, the instrument includes an end effector comprising an elongate channel, a clamping member pivotably connected to the channel, and a moveable cutting instrument for traversing the channel to cut an object clamped in the end effector by the clamping member when the clamping member is in a clamped position. The instrument may also comprise a main drive shaft assembly for actuating the cutting instrument in the end effector, a gear drive train connected to the main drive shaft assembly, and a motor for actuating the gear drive train. The instrument may also includes a closure trigger and a firing trigger, separate from the closure trigger, for actuating the motor when the firing trigger is retracted. Also, the instrument may comprise a mechanical closure system connected to the closure trigger and to the clamping member for causing the clamping member to pivot to the clamped position when the closure trigger is retracted.

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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
Gillum, Christoph L Springboro, OH 20 565
Shelton,, IV Frederick E - 419 8211

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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
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5,562,241 Surgical stapler instrument 272 1995
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5,673,842 Surgical stapler with locking mechanism 193 1996
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5,605,272 Trigger mechanism for surgical instruments 174 1996
5,713,505 Articulation transmission mechanism for surgical instruments 226 1996
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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
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5,669,544 Surgical instrument 256 1996
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5,692,668 Surgical instrument 300 1996
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6,406,440 Specimen retrieval bag 59 2000
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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
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6,551,333 Method for attaching hernia mesh 82 2001
6,676,660 Feedback light apparatus and method for use with an electrosurgical instrument 171 2002
6,543,456 Method for minimally invasive surgery in the digestive system 94 2002
7,108,695 Feedback control in an ultrasonic surgical instrument for improved tissue effects 78 2002
6,981,978 Methods and devices for maintaining a space occupying device in a relatively fixed location within a stomach 112 2002
7,001,408 Surgical device with expandable member 26 2002
6,805,273 Surgical stapling instrument 158 2002
7,056,330 Method for applying tissue fastener 135 2003
7,431,694 Method of guiding medical devices 24 2003
7,815,565 Endcap for use with an endoscope 19 2003
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
6,905,497 Jaw structure for electrosurgical instrument 83 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 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
7,094,202 Method of operating an endoscopic device with one hand 22 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 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
7,147,139 Closure plate lockout for a curved cutter stapler 41 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
7,506,790 Surgical instrument incorporating an electrically actuated articulation mechanism 120 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
7,297,149 Surgical clip applier methods 65 2005
7,615,003 Track for medical devices 18 2005
2006/0258,904 Feeding tube and track 22 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
2007/0027,468 Surgical instrument with an articulating shaft locking mechanism 29 2005
7,641,092 Swing gate for device lockout in a curved cutter stapler 31 2005
2007/0045,379 Staple cartridges for forming staples having differing formed staple heights 126 2005
7,404,509 Electroactive polymer-based articulation mechanism for linear stapler 123 2005
2006/0047,307 ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER-BASED ARTICULATION MECHANISM FOR CIRCULAR STAPLER 116 2005
2006/0212,069 Surgical stapling instrument having load sensing control circuitry 46 2005
2006/0052,825 Surgical implant alloy 87 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
2007/0114,261 Surgical stapler with a bendable end effector 132 2005
7,246,734 Rotary hydraulic pump actuated multi-stroke surgical instrument 235 2005
7,481,824 Surgical instrument with bending articulation controlled articulation pivot joint 40 2005
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
7,771,396 Intubation device for enteral feeding 17 2006
7,575,144 Surgical fastener and cutter with single cable actuator 85 2006
2007/0221,700 METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING ARTICULATION 66 2006
2007/0221,701 SURGICAL FASTENER AND CUTTER WITH MIMICKING END EFFECTOR 69 2006
2007/0225,562 ARTICULATING ENDOSCOPIC ACCESSORY CHANNEL 54 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
2008/0082,114 Adhesive Mechanical Fastener for Lumen Creation Utilizing Tissue Necrosing Means 21 2006
2008/0082,124 Surgical staples having compressible or crushable members for securing tissue therein and stapling instruments for deploying the same 103 2006
7,641,093 Surgical stapling instrument having an electroactive polymer actuated single lockout mechanism for prevention of firing 55 2006
2007/0084,897 ARTICULATING SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT INCORPORATING A TWO-PIECE E-BEAM FIRING MECHANISM 153 2006
7,780,685 Adhesive and mechanical fastener 21 2006
7,721,930 Disposable cartridge with adhesive for use with a stapling device 38 2006
2008/0114,385 Method and Device for Effecting Anastomosis of Hollow Organ Structures Using Adhesive and Fasteners 22 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
2007/0270,784 Electric surgical instrument with optimized power supply and drive 19 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 106 2007
8,056,787 Surgical stapling and cutting instrument with travel-indicating retraction member 7 2007
2009/0012,556 Laparoscopic tissue thickness and clamp load measuring devices 106 2007
7,810,693 Surgical stapling and cutting instrument with articulatable end effector 34 2007
2007/0233,053 Articulatable drive shaft arrangements for surgical cutting and fastening instruments 99 2007
2008/0296,346 Pneumatically powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument with electrical control and recording mechanisms 123 2007
2008/0300,580 Pneumatically powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument with electrical feedback 105 2007
7,819,299 Surgical instrument having a common trigger for actuating an end effector closing system and a staple firing system 32 2007
7,832,408 Surgical instrument having a directional switching mechanism 35 2007
7,905,380 Surgical instrument having a multiple rate directional switching mechanism 24 2007
7,510,107 Cable driven surgical stapling and cutting instrument with apparatus for preventing inadvertent cable disengagement 109 2007
7,588,175 Surgical stapling and cutting instrument with improved firing system 64 2007
7,588,176 Surgical cutting instrument with improved closure system 66 2007
7,731,072 Surgical stapling and cutting instrument with improved anvil opening features 46 2007
2008/0308,602 Surgical stapling and cutting instruments 121 2007
2008/0308,603 Cable driven surgical stapling and cutting instrument with improved cable attachment arrangements 121 2007
7,441,685 Surgical stapling instrument with a return mechanism 110 2007
7,549,564 Surgical stapling instrument with an articulating end effector 92 2007
7,597,229 End effector closure system for a surgical stapling instrument 67 2007
7,604,150 Surgical stapling instrument with an anti-back up mechanism 69 2007
7,753,245 Surgical stapling instruments 38 2007
7,438,209 Surgical stapling instruments having a releasable staple-forming pocket 159 2007
7,604,151 Surgical stapling systems and staple cartridges for deploying surgical staples with tissue compression features 118 2007
7,669,747 Washer for use with a surgical stapling instrument 73 2007
7,673,782 Surgical stapling instrument having a releasable buttress material 58 2007
7,735,703 Re-loadable surgical stapling instrument 46 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
2009/0001,121 Surgical staple having an expandable portion 160 2007
2009/0001,124 Staple cartridge cavity configurations 158 2007
2009/0001,130 Surgical procedure using a cutting and stapling instrument having releasable staple-forming pockets 158 2007
2009/0005,807 Surgical staple having a slidable crown 103 2007
2009/0005,808 Staple cartridge cavity configuration with cooperative surgical staple 165 2007
2009/0005,809 Surgical staple having a slidable crown 103 2007
7,419,080 Surgical stapling and cutting device with dual actuating control knob 73 2007
7,658,311 Surgical stapling instrument with a geared return mechanism 81 2008
7,954,684 Surgical stapling instrument with a firing member return mechanism 17 2008
7,766,209 Surgical stapling instrument with improved firing trigger arrangement 44 2008
7,793,812 Disposable motor-driven loading unit for use with a surgical cutting and stapling apparatus 41 2008
7,798,386 Surgical instrument articulation joint cover 46 2008
7,810,692 Disposable loading unit with firing indicator 40 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
7,857,185 Disposable loading unit for surgical stapling apparatus 34 2008
7,861,906 Surgical stapling apparatus with articulatable components 36 2008
7,866,527 Surgical stapling apparatus with interlockable firing system 37 2008
7,913,891 Disposable loading unit with user feedback features and surgical instrument for use therewith 21 2008
2009/0206,133 ARTICULATABLE LOADING UNITS FOR SURGICAL STAPLING AND CUTTING INSTRUMENTS 90 2008
2009/0209,946 INTERCHANGEABLE TOOLS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS 100 2008
2009/0209,979 MOTORIZED CUTTING AND FASTENING INSTRUMENT HAVING CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR OPTIMIZING BATTERY USAGE 18 2008
2009/0209,990 MOTORIZED SURGICAL CUTTING AND FASTENING INSTRUMENT HAVING HANDLE BASED POWER SOURCE 38 2008
7,959,051 Closure systems for a surgical cutting and stapling instrument 19 2008
7,980,443 End effectors for a surgical cutting and stapling instrument 18 2008
2009/0206,125 PACKAGING FOR ATTACHING BUTTRESS MATERIAL TO A SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT 130 2008
2009/0206,126 BUTTRESS MATERIAL WITH ALIGNMENT AND RETENTION FEATURES FOR USE WITH SURGICAL END EFFECTORS 131 2008
2009/0206,131 END EFFECTOR COUPLING ARRANGEMENTS FOR A SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING INSTRUMENT 93 2008
2009/0206,132 FEEDBACK AND LOCKOUT MECHANISM FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT 91 2008
2009/0206,137 DISPOSABLE LOADING UNITS FOR A SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING INSTRUMENT 90 2008
2009/0206,139 BUTTRESS MATERIAL FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT 130 2008
2009/0206,141 BUTTRESS MATERIAL HAVING AN ACTIVATABLE ADHESIVE 129 2008
2009/0206,142 BUTTRESS MATERIAL FOR A SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT 133 2008
2009/0206,143 SURGICAL END EFFECTOR HAVING BUTTRESS RETENTION FEATURES 130 2008
7,934,630 Staple cartridges for forming staples having differing formed staple heights 18 2008
7,922,061 Surgical instrument with automatically reconfigurable articulating end effector 21 2008
2009/0308,907 PARTIALLY REUSABLE SURGICAL STAPLER 35 2008
2010/0023,024 RELOADABLE LAPAROSCOPIC FASTENER DEPLOYING DEVICE WITH DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE FOR USE IN A GASTRIC VOLUME REDUCTION PROCEDURE 29 2008
7,837,080 Surgical stapling instrument with device for indicating when the instrument has cut through tissue 43 2008
8,083,120 End effector for use with a surgical cutting and stapling instrument 9 2008
2010/0069,942 SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH APPARATUS FOR MEASURING ELAPSED TIME BETWEEN ACTIONS 76 2008
7,832,612 Lockout arrangement for a surgical stapler 35 2008
7,857,186 Surgical stapler having an intermediate closing position 35 2008
7,905,381 Surgical stapling instrument with cutting member arrangement 24 2008
7,954,686 Surgical stapler with apparatus for adjusting staple height 21 2008
2009/0076,534 ACCESSING DATA STORED IN A MEMORY OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT 108 2008
2010/0076,474 MOTOR-DRIVEN SURGICAL CUTTING INSTRUMENT 70 2008
2010/0076,475 MOTORIZED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT 74 2008
2009/0057,369 Electrically Self-Powered Surgical Instrument With Manual Release 43 2008
2010/0089,970 POWERED SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING APPARATUS WITH MANUALLY RETRACTABLE FIRING SYSTEM 71 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
2010/0193,566 SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT 58 2009
2010/0193,567 SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT COMPRISING AN ARTICULATION JOINT 60 2009
2010/0193,568 SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A MAGNETIC ELEMENT DRIVER 57 2009
2010/0193,569 STERILIZABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT 58 2009
8,066,167 Circular surgical stapling instrument with anvil locking system 14 2009
2010/0032,470 SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEMS AND STAPLE CARTRIDGES FOR DEPLOYING SURGICAL STAPLES WITH TISSUE COMPRESSION FEATURES 74 2009
2010/0198,220 SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND COMPONENTS FOR USE IN STERILE ENVIRONMENTS 57 2009
2011/0084,113 SURGICAL STAPLER COMPRISING A STAPLE POCKET 35 2009
2011/0084,115 SURGICAL STAPLER HAVING A CLOSURE MECHANISM 40 2009
2011/0087,276 METHOD FOR FORMING A STAPLE 42 2009
2011/0114,697 CIRCULAR STAPLER INTRODUCER WITH MULTI-LUMEN SHEATH 46 2009
2011/0114,698 CIRCULAR STAPLER INTRODUCER WITH RIGID CAP ASSEMBLY CONFIGURED FOR EASY REMOVAL 45 2009
2011/0114,699 CIRCULAR STAPLER INTRODUCER WITH RADIALLY-OPENABLE DISTAL END PORTION 45 2009
2011/0114,700 DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INTRODUCING A SURGICAL CIRCULAR STAPLING INSTRUMENT INTO A PATIENT 46 2009
2011/0118,761 CIRCULAR STAPLER INTRODUCER WITH RIGID DISTAL END PORTION 46 2009
2011/0139,852 SURGICAL STAPLER WITH DISCRETE STAPLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AND TACTILE FEEDBACK 37 2009
2011/0155,781 SURGICAL CUTTING INSTRUMENT THAT ANALYZES TISSUE THICKNESS 38 2009
2011/0155,785 MOTOR-DRIVEN SURGICAL CUTTING INSTRUMENT WITH ELECTRIC ACTUATOR DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ASSEMBLY 35 2009
2011/0155,780 DAMPENING DEVICE FOR ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL STAPLER 36 2009
2011/0163,147 TEST DEVICE FOR A SURGICAL TOOL 38 2010
2011/0024,477 Driven Surgical Stapler Improvements 42 2010
2011/0024,478 Driven Surgical Stapler Improvements 42 2010
2011/0024,479 Driven Surgical Stapler Improvements 42 2010
2010/0181,364 SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT HAVING A MEDICAL SUBSTANCE DISPENSER 63 2010
2010/0133,317 Motor-Driven Surgical Cutting And Fastening Instrument with Tactile Position Feedback 63 2010
2010/0133,318 Surgical Stapling Instrument With A Geared Return Mechanism 62 2010
2010/0243,709 SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT HAVING A RELEASABLE BUTTRESS MATERIAL 50 2010
2010/0213,241 STAPLE CARTRIDGE 56 2010
2010/0179,382 HYDRAULICALLY AND ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED ARTICULATION JOINTS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS 58 2010
2010/0264,193 SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT WITH AN ARTICULATABLE END EFFECTOR 47 2010
2010/0264,194 SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT WITH AN ARTICULATABLE END EFFECTOR 47 2010
2010/0222,901 Post-Sterilization Programming of Surgical Instruments 50 2010
2010/0224,669 PNEUMATICALLY POWERED SURGICAL CUTTING AND FASTENING INSTRUMENT WITH A VARIABLE CONTROL OF THE ACTUATING RATE OF FIRING WITH MECHANICAL POWER ASSIST 51 2010
2010/0294,829 SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CONTROL UNIT AND SENSOR TRANSPONDERS 46 2010
2010/0301,095 INTERLOCK AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENT INCLUDING SAME 46 2010
2010/0305,552 ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH A HANDLE THAT CAN ARTICULATE WITH RESPECT TO THE SHAFT 46 2010
2010/0308,100 SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS 45 2010
2011/0011,914 SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT WITH IMPROVED FIRING TRIGGER ARRANGEMENT 43 2010
2011/0006,101 MOTOR DRIVEN SURGICAL FASTENER DEVICE WITH CUTTING MEMBER LOCKOUT ARRANGEMENTS 44 2010
2011/0006,103 MOTOR DRIVEN SURGICAL FASTENER DEVICE WITH CUTTING MEMBER REVERSING MECHANISM 45 2010
2011/0011,915 MOTOR DRIVEN SURGICAL FASTENER DEVICE WITH MECHANISMS FOR ADJUSTING A TISSUE GAP WITHIN THE END EFFECTOR 42 2010
2011/0068,145 SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT WITH IMPROVED FIRING TRIGGER ARRANGEMENT 41 2010
2010/0301,096 DISPOSABLE MOTOR-DRIVEN LOADING UNIT FOR USE WITH A SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING APPARATUS 43 2010
2011/0006,099 SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS WITH CONTROL FEATURES OPERABLE WITH ONE HAND 43 2010
2011/0060,363 SURGICAL STAPLES HAVING COMPRESSIBLE OR CRUSHABLE MEMBERS FOR SECURING TISSUE THEREIN AND STAPLING INSTRUMENTS FOR DEPLOYING THE SAME 42 2010
D650074 Surgical instrument 33 2010
2011/0042,441 SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING A DIRECTIONAL SWITCHING MECHANISM 41 2010
2011/0062,212 SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING RECORDING CAPABILITIES 36 2010
2011/0068,148 SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS WITH INTERLOCKABLE FIRING SYSTEM 41 2010
2011/0121,051 SHAFT BASED ROTARY DRIVE SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS 36 2011
2011/0147,434 SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEMS THAT PRODUCE FORMED STAPLES HAVING DIFFERENT LENGTHS 42 2011
2011/0121,052 SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING RECORDING CAPABILITIES 34 2011
2011/0174,860 SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH FORCE-FEEDBACK CAPABILITIES 31 2011
2011/0125,176 MOTORIZED SURGICAL CUTTING AND FASTENING INSTRUMENT 42 2011
2011/0125,177 MOTORIZED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT 41 2011
2011/0132,965 DISPOSABLE MOTOR-DRIVEN LOADING UNIT FOR USE WITH A SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING APPARATUS 41 2011
2011/0132,962 SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS WITH CONTROL FEATURES 32 2011
2011/0132,963 SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CONTROL UNIT AND REMOTE SENSOR 41 2011
2011/0132,964 END EFFECTOR COUPLING ARRANGEMENTS FOR A SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING INSTRUMENT 41 2011
2011/0144,430 ARTICULATING ENDOSCOPIC ACCESSORY CHANNEL 40 2011
2011/0147,433 ARTICULATING SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT INCORPORATING A TWO-PIECE E-BEAM FIRING MECHANISM 39 2011
2011/0226,837 SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT 36 2011
2011/0155,787 STAPLE CARTRIDGE 39 2011
2011/0174,863 STAPLE CARTRIDGES FOR FORMING STAPLES HAVING DIFFERING FORMED STAPLE HEIGHTS 38 2011
2011/0192,882 SURGICAL STAPLE HAVING AN EXPANDABLE PORTION 40 2011
2011/0288,573 ROBOTICALLY-CONTROLLED MOTORIZED SURGICAL CUTTING AND FASTENING INSTRUMENT 33 2011
2011/0290,851 ROBOTICALLY-CONTROLLED SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICES THAT PRODUCE FORMED STAPLES HAVING DIFFERENT LENGTHS 33 2011
2011/0290,853 ROBOTICALLY-DRIVEN SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH E-BEAM DRIVER 33 2011
2011/0290,854 ROBOTICALLY-CONTROLLED SHAFT BASED ROTARY DRIVE SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS 33 2011
2011/0290,855 ROBOTICALLY-CONTROLLED DISPOSABLE MOTOR-DRIVEN LOADING UNIT 33 2011
2011/0290,856 ROBOTICALLY-CONTROLLED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH FORCE-FEEDBACK CAPABILITIES 33 2011
2011/0295,242 ROBOTICALLY-CONTROLLED ENDOSCOPIC ACCESSORY CHANNEL 33 2011
2011/0295,269 ROBOTICALLY-CONTROLLED MOTORIZED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT 33 2011
2011/0295,270 SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A CONTROL UNIT OF A ROBOTIC SYSTEM AND REMOTE SENSOR 33 2011
2011/0295,295 ROBOTICALLY-CONTROLLED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING RECORDING CAPABILITIES 33 2011
2011/0290,857 MOTOR-DRIVEN SURGICAL CUTTING AND FASTENING INSTRUMENT WITH TACTILE POSITION FEEDBACK 29 2011
2011/0233,258 SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT WITH A FIRING MEMBER RETURN MECHANISM 34 2011
2011/0253,766 SURGICAL STAPLER WITH APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING STAPLE HEIGHT 30 2011
 
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION (181)
4,275,813 Coherent surgical staple array 110 1979
4,331,277 Self-contained gas powered surgical stapler 226 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 233 1981
4,632,290 Surgical stapler apparatus 71 1981
4,576,167 Surgical stapler apparatus with curved shaft 276 1981
4,415,112 Surgical stapling assembly having resiliently mounted anvil 136 1981
4,520,817 Surgical instruments 340 1982
4,489,875 Self-centering surgical staple and stapler for applying the same 131 1982
4,429,695 Surgical instruments 400 1982
4,506,671 Apparatus for applying two-part surgical fasteners 127 1983
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
4,589,416 Surgical fastener retainer member assembly 132 1985
4,667,674 Surgical fastener exhibiting improved hemostasis 54 1985
4,665,916 Surgical stapler apparatus 101 1985
4,728,020 Articulated surgical fastener applying apparatus 397 1985
4,767,044 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 205 1985
4,610,250 Two-part surgical fastener for fascia wound approximation 112 1985
4,715,520 Surgical fastener applying apparatus with tissue edge control 198 1985
4,752,024 Surgical fastener and surgical stapling apparatus 313 1986
4,754,909 Flexible stapler 278 1987
4,821,939 Staple cartridge and an anvilless surgical stapler 160 1987
4,777,780 Method for forming a sealed sterile package 32 1987
4,819,853 Surgical fastener cartridge 135 1987
4,869,414 Articulated surgical fastener applying apparatus 208 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 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
5,071,430 Surgical instrument 277 1989
5,014,899 Surgical stapling apparatus 144 1990
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
5,071,052 Surgical fastening apparatus with activation lockout 138 1990
5,083,695 Stapler and firing device 188 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
5,158,567 One-piece surgical staple 114 1991
5,106,008 Locking mechanism for a surgical fastening apparatus 120 1991
5,282,829 Hollow body implants 143 1991
5,156,614 Apparatus for applying two-part surgical fasteners 97 1991
5,383,888 Articulating endoscopic surgical apparatus 195 1992
5,314,424 Surgical instrument locking mechanism 109 1992
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
5,366,134 Surgical fastening apparatus 67 1992
5,352,238 Apparatus for applying two-part surgical fasteners 68 1992
5,312,023 Self contained gas powered surgical apparatus 318 1993
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
5,478,354 Wound closing apparatus and method 337 1993
5,503,320 Surgical apparatus with indicator 209 1993
5,344,060 Surgical fastener apparatus 64 1993
5,413,272 Surgical fastening device 87 1993
5,383,881 Safety device for use with endoscopic instrumentation 73 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 198 1993
5,542,594 Surgical stapling apparatus with biocompatible surgical fabric 229 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
5,405,072 Anvil for surgical staplers 70 1993
5,392,979 Surgical stapler apparatus 236 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
5,470,007 Laparoscopic stapler with overload sensor and interlock 134 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
5,533,521 Interchangeable tissue measuring device 26 1994
5,480,089 Surgical stapler apparatus with improved staple pockets 226 1994
5,571,116 Non-invasive treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease 468 1994
5,685,474 Tactile indicator for surgical instrument 137 1994
5,571,090 Vascular suturing apparatus 119 1994
5,779,130 Self-contained powered surgical apparatus 316 1994
5,718,360 Surgical apparatus and detachable anvil rod therefor 106 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
5,607,450 Articulating endoscopic surgical apparatus 71 1994
5,476,479 Handle for endoscopic surgical instruments and jaw structure 93 1995
5,505,363 Surgical staples with plated anvils 129 1995
5,514,157 Articulating endoscopic surgical apparatus 102 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
5,560,530 Graduated anvil for surgical stapling instruments 129 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
5,697,943 Apparatus and method for performing compressional anastomoses 145 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
7,237,708 Surgical apparatus with indicator 57 1996
5,836,503 Insertion device for surgical apparatus 179 1996
5,653,374 Self-contained powered surgical apparatus 263 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
6,045,560 Surgical stapling apparatus with biocompatible surgical fabric 250 1996
5,643,291 Surgical clip applicator 70 1996
5,893,506 Surgical stapler with anvil sensor and lockout 137 1996
5,833,696 Apparatus for applying surgical clips 76 1996
5,901,895 Articulating apparatus for applying surgical fasteners to body tissue 309 1996
5,782,859 Articulating endoscopic surgical apparatus 141 1996
5,766,205 Articulating endoscopic surgical apparatus 58 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
5,908,427 Surgical stapling apparatus and method 163 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
5,797,959 Surgical apparatus with articulating jaw structure 59 1997
5,918,791 Surgical apparatus for applying surgical fasteners 267 1997
5,964,774 Surgical stapling apparatus and method with surgical fabric 135 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
5,897,562 Non-invasive apparatus for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease 373 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
6,053,390 Anvil for surgical stapler 141 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
6,440,146 Anastomosis instrument and method 77 2001
RE38708 Disposable loading unit for surgical stapler 187 2001
7,087,071 Articulating endoscopic surgical apparatus 63 2001
6,669,073 Surgical stapling apparatus 248 2001
6,619,529 Surgical stapling apparatus 199 2002
6,726,697 Anastomosis instrument and method 75 2002
6,877,647 Surgical stapling apparatus 211 2003
6,817,509 Surgical stapler 139 2003
6,953,139 Surgical stapling apparatus 216 2004
7,296,724 Surgical stapling apparatus 118 2005
2006/0049,229 Surgical stapling apparatus 143 2005
7,303,107 Surgical stapling apparatus 127 2006
7,431,188 Surgical stapling apparatus with powered articulation 101 2007
2008/0041,916 Surgical stapling apparatus 52 2007
 
COVIDIEN LP (124)
5,725,536 Articulated surgical instrument with improved articulation control mechanism 289 1996
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
6,231,565 Robotic arm DLUs for performing surgical tasks 119 1998
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
6,517,565 Carriage assembly for controlling a steering wire steering mechanism within a flexible shaft 142 2000
6,716,233 Electromechanical driver and remote surgical instrument attachment having computer assisted control capabilities 230 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
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
7,179,267 Apparatus and method for performing a bypass procedure in a digestive system 71 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
7,334,717 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 46 2003
7,846,149 Instrument introducer 18 2003
7,070,083 Surgical stapling apparatus including an anvil and cartridge each having cooperating mating surfaces 170 2003
2004/0006,372 Directionally biased staple and method of manufacturing 96 2003
7,207,471 Electrosurgical stapling apparatus 125 2003
7,744,627 Annular support structures 64 2003
7,303,106 Surgical stapling device with visual indicator 129 2003
7,726,537 Surgical stapler with universal articulation and tissue pre-clamp 40 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
2006/0241,655 Energy stored in spring with controlled release 42 2004
2005/0240,222 Surgery delivery device and mesh anchor 53 2004
2005/0119,669 Dissecting tip for surgical stapler 170 2004
7,159,750 Surgical stapling device 199 2004
2005/0184,121 Surgical stapler and method 184 2004
7,364,060 Surgical stapling device with tiltable anvil head 67 2004
2005/0103,819 Surgical stapling device with independent tip rotation 184 2004
2005/0245,965 Annular support structures 79 2004
7,172,104 Surgical stapling apparatus 101 2005
2005/0192,628 Surgical stapling apparatus having a wound closure material applicator assembly 79 2005
2007/0023,476 Surgical device 104 2005
2007/0023,477 Surgical device 167 2005
2008/0140,115 Stapling Support Structures 100 2005
7,234,624 Surgical stapling device for performing circular anastomoses 83 2005
2006/0085,033 Surgical apparatus and structure for applying sprayable wound treatment material 114 2005
2006/0085,031 Extraluminal sealant applicator and method 24 2005
2006/0108,393 Structure for applying sprayable wound treatment material 115 2005
2006/0235,469 Surgical fasteners coated with wound treatment materials 53 2005
7,398,907 Directionally biased staple and anvil assembly for forming the staple 88 2005
7,140,527 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 170 2005
7,717,312 Surgical instruments employing sensors 52 2006
7,722,610 Multiple coil staple and staple applier 21 2006
7,461,767 Battery powered surgical instrument 80 2006
7,464,847 Surgical stapler with timer and feedback display 97 2006
2007/0055,219 Shaft, e.g., for an electro-mechanical surgical device 34 2006
2007/0034,668 Surgical stapling instruments including a cartridge having multiple staple sizes 136 2006
2008/0083,813 Method and force-limiting handle mechanism for a surgical instrument 84 2006
7,398,908 Surgical stapling instruments including a cartridge having multiple staple sizes 126 2006
7,424,965 Surgical stapling device 99 2007
7,631,793 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 74 2007
7,422,136 Powered surgical stapling device 122 2007
2007/0181,632 Anvil assembly with improved cut ring 93 2007
7,950,560 Powered surgical instrument 35 2007
2008/0251,568 Powered surgical instrument 78 2007
2008/0290,134 Staple buttress retention system 104 2007
7,665,646 Interlocking buttress material retention system 115 2007
2008/0308,608 Interlocking buttress material retention system 117 2007
7,845,533 Detachable buttress material retention systems for use with a surgical stapling device 73 2007
2008/0314,960 Detachable buttress material retention systems for use with a surgical stapling device 103 2007
2009/0001,122 Buttress and surgical stapling apparatus 105 2007
2008/0015,598 Novel skin staples 36 2007
7,494,039 Surgical stapling device 112 2007
2008/0035,701 Surgical stapling device 107 2007
2008/0041,917 Surgical stapling device 107 2007
2008/0255,413 Powered surgical instrument 19 2007
7,481,349 Surgical stapling instruments including a cartridge having multiple staple sizes 57 2007
7,546,940 Pivoting anvil assembly for surgical stapling device 95 2007
7,611,038 Directionally biased staple and anvil assembly for forming the staple 52 2007
7,568,604 Surgical fastener applying apparatus 45 2008
7,887,530 Powered surgical instrument 17 2008
7,726,538 Surgical stapling instruments including a cartridge having multiple staple sizes 39 2008
7,556,186 Surgical stapling device having trigger lock and associated lockout mechanism 65 2008
7,870,989 Surgical stapler with timer and feedback display 32 2008
2009/0090,763 POWERED SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE 74 2008
7,909,221 Battery powered surgical instrument 37 2008
7,922,063 Powered surgical instrument 36 2008
2009/0108,048 POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT 56 2008
7,699,204 Structure containing wound treatment material 51 2008
2009/0114,701 Coated Surgical Staples and an Illuminated Staple Cartridge for a Surgical Stapling Instrument 51 2008
2009/0255,974 SINGLE LOOP SURGICAL FASTENER APPARATUS FOR APPLYING VARIABLE COMPRESSION 86 2009
2009/0255,975 VARIABLE COMPRESSION SURGICAL FASTENER CARTRIDGE 75 2009
2009/0255,976 VARIABLE COMPRESSION SURGICAL FASTENER CARTRIDGE 86 2009
2009/0255,977 VARIABLE COMPRESSION SURGICAL FASTENER APPARATUS 72 2009
2009/0255,978 VARIABLE COMPRESSION SURGICAL FASTENER CARTRIDGE 82 2009
2009/0218,384 STRUCTURE FOR ATTACHMENT OF BUTTRESS MATERIAL TO ANVILS AND CARTRIDGES OF SURGICAL STAPLERS 111 2009
8,011,551 Retraction mechanism with clutch-less drive for use with a surgical apparatus 25 2009
2010/0001,036 RETRACTION MECHANISM WITH CLUTCH-LESS DRIVE FOR USE WITH A SURGICAL APPARATUS 39 2009
2011/0084,112 Varying Tissue Compression Aided By Elastic Members 35 2009
2010/0108,741 SURGICAL STAPLER 40 2009
2010/0089,972 POWERED SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE 36 2009
7,845,534 Surgical stapler with timer and feedback display 34 2009
8,002,795 Surgical instruments employing sensors 37 2010
2010/0200,637 Surgical Instruments Employing Sensors 41 2010
2011/0036,887 SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS 38 2010
2010/0276,471 ELECTROMECHANICAL DRIVER AND REMOTE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ATTACHMENT HAVING COMPUTER ASSISTED CONTROL CAPABILITIES 42 2010
2011/0017,801 INTERNAL BACKBONE STRUCTURAL CHASSIS FOR A SURGICAL DEVICE 38 2010
2011/0022,032 BATTERY EJECTION DESIGN FOR A SURGICAL DEVICE 20 2010
2011/0101,065 Adaptor for anvil delivery 44 2010
 
ETHICON, INC. (86)
4,261,244 Surgical staple 91 1979
4,317,451 Plastic surgical staple 150 1980
4,289,133 Cut-through backup washer for the scalpel of an intraluminal surgical stapling instrument 128 1980
4,428,376 Plastic surgical staple 141 1982
4,500,024 Multiple clip applier 163 1983
4,527,724 Disposable linear surgical stapling instrument 199 1983
4,548,202 Mesh tissue fasteners 389 1983
4,573,469 Two-piece tissue fastener with coinable leg staple and retaining receiver and method and instrument for applying same 68 1983
4,610,383 Disposable linear surgical stapler 502 1983
4,591,085 Surgical instrument for applying fasteners, said instrument having an improved trigger interlocking mechanism (Case VI) 137 1984
4,655,222 Coated surgical staple 133 1984
4,605,001 Surgical stapling instrument with dual staple height mechanism 260 1984
4,608,981 Surgical stapling instrument with staple height adjusting mechanism 295 1984
4,693,248 Two-piece tissue fastener with deformable retaining receiver 42 1985
4,741,336 Shaped staples and slotted receivers (case VII) 215 1986
4,844,068 Bariatric surgical instrument 45 1987
4,805,617 Surgical fastening systems made from polymeric materials 68 1987
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
5,222,963 Pull-through circular anastomosic intraluminal stapler with absorbable fastener means 251 1991
5,137,198 Fast closure device for linear surgical stapling instrument 199 1991
5,065,929 Surgical stapler with locking means 389 1991
5,297,714 Surgical staple with modified "B" shaped configuration 54 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
5,271,543 Surgical anastomosis stapling instrument with flexible support shaft and anvil adjusting mechanism 259 1992
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 326 1992
5,205,459 Surgical anastomosis stapling instrument 299 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
5,356,006 Sterile package for surgical devices 30 1992
5,383,880 Endoscopic surgical system with sensing means 365 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 206 1993
5,374,277 Surgical instrument 261 1993
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
5,441,494 Manipulable hand for laparoscopy 97 1993
5,447,513 Endoscopic ligation and division instrument 102 1993
5,484,451 Endoscopic surgical instrument and staples for applying purse string sutures 306 1993
5,405,344 Articulable socket joint assembly for an endoscopic instrument for surgical fastner track therefor 217 1993
5,465,894 Surgical stapling instrument with articulated stapling head assembly on rotatable and flexible support shaft 245 1993
5,485,947 Linear stapling mechanism with cutting means 309 1994
5,445,644 Pyloroplasty/pylorectomy shield 123 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
5,533,661 Sealing means for endoscopic surgical anastomosis stapling instrument 237 1995
5,573,543 Endoscopic surgical instrument and staples for applying purse string sutures 173 1995
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
5,632,433 Surgical anastomosis stapling instrument with flexible support shaft and anvil adjusting mechanism 208 1995
5,735,848 Electrosurgical stapling device 411 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
6,494,896 Applicator for laparoscopic or endoscopic surgery 56 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
7,220,272 Composite staple and method for using same 80 2003
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
2005/0131,457 Variable stiffness shaft 56 2003
2007/0213,750 Composite Staple for Completing an Anastomosis 36 2007
 
GYRUS MEDICAL LIMITED (71)
5,496,317 Laparoscopic surgical instrument 326 1994
5,571,100 Electrosurgical apparatus 302 1994
5,647,869 Electrosurgical apparatus 389 1995
5,860,975 Electrosurgical instrument 187 1995
6,293,942 Electrosurgical generator method 211 1996
6,015,406 Electrosurgical instrument 194 1996
6,004,319 Electrosurgical instrument 228 1996
6,027,501 Electrosurgical instrument 203 1996
6,013,076 Electrosurgical instrument 145 1996
5,944,715 Electrosurgical instrument 236 1996
6,074,386 Electrosurgical instrument and an electrosurgical electrode assembly 321 1997
6,093,186 Electrosurgical generator and system 225 1997
6,090,106 Electrosurgical instrument 162 1998
6,416,509 Electrosurgical generator and system 192 1998
6,056,746 Electrosurgical instrument 237 1998
6,039,734 Electrosurgical hand-held battery-operated instrument 140 1998
6,261,286 Electrosurgical generator and system 185 1998
6,306,134 Electrosurgical generator and system 214 1998
6,364,877 Electrosurgical generator and system 153 1998
6,277,114 Electrode assembly for an electrosurical instrument 45 1999
6,174,308 Electrosurgical instrument 50 1999
6,234,178 Electrosurgical instrument 83 1999
6,228,081 Electrosurgery system and method 198 1999
6,558,379 Electrosurgical system 50 1999
6,325,799 Electrosurgical instrument 111 1999
6,336,926 Electrosurgical system 60 2000
6,582,427 Electrosurgery system 100 2000
6,398,781 Electrosurgery system 95 2000
6,780,180 Electrosurgical instrument 110 2000
6,491,690 Electrosurgical instrument 73 2000
6,565,560 Electrosurgical instrument 38 2000
6,547,786 Electrosurgery system and instrument 78 2000
6,409,724 Electrosurgical instrument 99 2000
6,758,846 Electrosurgical instrument and an electrosurgery system including such an instrument 111 2001
6,510,854 Method of treatment of prostatic adenoma 32 2001
2002/0029,036 Electrosurgical generator and system 123 2001
2002/0022,836 Electrosurgery system 73 2001
6,893,435 Electrosurgical system 101 2001
6,923,803 Electrosurgical system and method 37 2002
6,832,998 Surgical instrument 20 2002
6,827,725 Surgical instrument 44 2002
6,843,789 Electrosurgical system 100 2002
6,984,231 Electrosurgical system 104 2002
7,052,494 Surgical system and method 38 2002
RE39358 Electrosurgery system and method 55 2002
6,942,662 Surgical Instrument 151 2002
2003/0139,741 Surgical instrument 235 2002
2003/0153,908 Electrosurgery system 70 2003
6,929,641 Electrosurgical system 72 2003
6,966,907 Electrosurgical generator and system 172 2003
6,966,909 Surgical instrument 60 2003
7,220,260 Electrosurgical system 79 2003
7,214,224 Electrosurgical system 61 2003
7,278,994 Electrosurgical instrument 34 2003
2004/0078,037 Surgical instrument 30 2003
2004/0068,307 Surgical instrument 40 2003
7,211,081 Electrosurgical generator 63 2003
7,001,380 Electrosurgical system and method 32 2004
2004/0181,219 Electrosurgical instrument and an electrosugery system including such an instrument 36 2004
7,282,048 Electrosurgical generator and system 66 2004
7,147,637 Surgical instrument 40 2004
7,150,748 Bipolar coagulating instrument 31 2004
2005/0261,676 Surgical instrument 32 2004
7,255,696 Electrosurgical instrument 18 2005
7,195,627 Electrosurgical generator 57 2005
2005/0261,677 Surgical instrument 30 2005
7,153,300 Electrosurgical system 60 2005
7,211,084 Surgical system 27 2005
2006/0047,275 Electrical generator and system 30 2005
2006/0111,711 Surgical instrument 60 2005
2006/0264,929 Surgical system 31 2006
 
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG (38)
5,088,997 Gas coagulation device 237 1990
5,244,462 Electrosurgical apparatus 269 1991
5,217,457 Enhanced electrosurgical apparatus 418 1992
5,281,216 Electrosurgical bipolar treating apparatus 363 1992
5,334,183 Endoscopic electrosurgical apparatus 427 1992
5,221,281 Electrosurgical tubular trocar 119 1992
5,370,645 Electrosurgical processor and method of use 160 1993
5,372,596 Apparatus for leakage control and method for its use 122 1993
5,423,809 Electrosurgical control for a trocar 139 1993
5,496,312 Impedance and temperature generator control 638 1993
5,449,355 Retrograde tissue splitter and method 60 1993
5,514,129 Automatic bipolar control for an electrosurgical generator 123 1993
5,422,567 High frequency power measurement 227 1993
5,382,247 Technique for electrosurgical tips and method of manufacture and use 150 1994
5,541,376 Switch and connector 54 1994
5,474,057 Laparoscopic dissection tension retractor device and method 90 1994
5,509,916 Laser-assisted electrosurgery system 52 1994
5,575,789 Energizable surgical tool safety device and method 58 1994
5,613,966 System and method for accessory rate control 75 1994
5,695,494 Rem output stage topology 96 1994
5,713,895 Partially coated electrodes 72 1994
D372086 Aspirator attachment for a surgical device 17 1995
5,669,907 Plasma enhanced bipolar electrosurgical system 122 1995
5,669,904 Surgical gas plasma ignition apparatus and method 68 1995
5,797,906 Retrograde tissue splitter and method 65 1995
5,599,344 Control apparatus for electrosurgical generator power output 122 1995
5,720,744 Control system for neurosurgery 262 1995
5,611,709 Method and assembly of member and terminal 50 1995
5,776,130 Vascular tissue sealing pressure control 292 1995
5,827,271 Energy delivery system for vessel sealing 290 1995
5,702,387 Coated electrosurgical electrode 106 1995
5,658,281 Bipolar electrosurgical scissors and method of manufacture 217 1995
5,683,349 Laparoscopic dissection tension retractor device and method 91 1995
5,738,648 Method and apparatus for a valve and irrigator 22 1996
5,713,128 Electrosurgical pad apparatus and method of manufacture 19 1996
D393067 Electrosurgical pencil 52 1996
6,068,627 Smart recognition apparatus and method 148 1997
6,039,733 Method of vascular tissue sealing pressure control 289 1998
 
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP (25)
5,366,479 Surgical staple for attaching an object to body tissue 275 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
2004/0267,310 Directionally biased staple and anvil assembly for forming the staple 95 2001
6,769,594 End-to-end anastomosis instrument and method for performing same 97 2002
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
2006/0291,981 Expandable backspan staple 54 2006
7,278,562 Surgical stapler 106 2006
7,472,814 Surgical stapler 71 2007
2008/0197,167 SURGICAL STAPLER WITH TIMER AND FEEDBACK DISPLAY 72 2008
2009/0292,283 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TISSUE SEALING 34 2009
 
GYRUS ENT L.L.C. (17)
6,517,535 Apparatus for ablating turbinates 29 1999
D478665 Disposable trigger 19 2002
D478986 Surgical tool 26 2002
D484243 Surgical tool blade holder 30 2002
D484595 Surgical tool blade holder 19 2002
D484596 Surgical tool blade holder 19 2002
D484977 Surgical tool blade holder 25 2002
7,247,161 Powered surgical apparatus, method of manufacturing powered surgical apparatus, and method of using powered surgical apparatus 24 2002
2004/0147,909 Surgical instrument 36 2003
7,131,445 Electrosurgical method and apparatus 62 2003
2004/0243,163 Surgical instrument 32 2004
2005/0131,436 Powered surgical apparatus, method of manufacturing powered surgical apparatus, and method of using powered surgical apparatus 19 2005
2005/0131,437 Powered surgical apparatus, method of manufacturing powered surgical apparatus, and method of using powered surgical apparatus 19 2005
2005/0165,435 Powered surgical apparatus, method of manufacturing powered surgical apparatus, and method of using powered surgical apparatus 19 2005
2005/0187,572 Powered surgical apparatus, method of manufacturing powered surgical apparatus, and method of using powered surgical apparatus 21 2005
2006/0200,123 Surgical instrument and method 37 2006
2006/0264,927 Surgical instrument and method 30 2006
 
SHERWOOD SERVICES AG (16)
4,827,911 Method and apparatus for ultrasonic surgical fragmentation and removal of tissue 177 1986
4,787,387 Surgical closure element 60 1987
4,988,334 Ultrasonic surgical system with aspiration tubulation connector 61 1988
4,986,808 Magnetostrictive transducer 29 1988
5,342,395 Absorbable surgical repair devices 199 1992
5,236,440 Surgical fastener 134 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 155 1992
D352780 Combined suction, irrigation and electrosurgical handle 36 1993
5,484,398 Methods of making and using ultrasonic handpiece 77 1994
5,472,442 Moveable switchable electrosurgical handpiece 131 1994
5,904,693 Automatic laparoscopic ligation clip applicator 89 1994
5,628,743 Dual mode ultrasonic surgical apparatus 56 1994
5,511,564 Laparoscopic stretching instrument and associated method 88 1995
7,828,794 Handheld electrosurgical apparatus for controlling operating room equipment 17 2005
2007/0173,813 System and method for tissue sealing 80 2006
 
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. (14)
5,878,193 Automated endoscope system for optimal positioning 212 1996
5,792,135 Articulated surgical instrument for performing minimally invasive surgery with enhanced dexterity and sensitivity 264 1997
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 212 1999
6,364,888 Alignment of master and slave in a minimally invasive surgical apparatus 127 1999
6,984,203 Endoscope with adjacently positioned guiding apparatus 73 2002
7,524,320 Mechanical actuator interface system for robotic surgical tools 28 2002
7,083,571 Medical robotic arm that is attached to an operating table 32 2003
2005/0085,693 Activated polymer articulated instruments and methods of insertion 118 2004
2005/0124,855 Endoscope having a guide tube 53 2004
2005/0154,258 Endoscope with adjacently positioned guiding apparatus 27 2004
2005/0182,298 Cardiac tissue ablation instrument with flexible wrist 19 2005
2006/0015,009 Endoscope having a guide tube 51 2005
2007/0135,803 Methods and apparatus for performing transluminal and other procedures 82 2006
 
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD. (14)
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
5,395,030 Surgical device for stapling and fastening body tissues 401 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
5,649,937 Tissue-fixing surgical device, and method of fixing tissues 189 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
6,050,472 Surgical anastomosis stapler 210 1997
6,071,233 Endoscope 149 1998
6,352,503 Endoscopic surgery apparatus 281 1999
6,666,875 Surgical apparatus permitting recharge of battery-driven surgical instrument in noncontact state 62 2000
7,179,223 Endoscope apparatus having an internal channel 24 2003
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. (10)
6,179,776 Controllable endoscopic sheath apparatus and related method of use 125 1999
6,629,630 Non-circular resection device and endoscope 100 2001
6,578,751 Method of sequentially firing staples using springs and a rotary or linear shutter 135 2001
6,605,078 Full thickness resection device 72 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
2004/0068,161 Thrombolysis catheter 48 2002
2003/0220,660 Tissue fastening devices and processes that promote tissue adhesion 102 2003
6,874,669 Integrated surgical staple retainer for a full thickness resectioning device 97 2004
 
OLYMPUS CORPORATION (8)
6,786,864 Endoscopic system and method for positioning an indwelling tube 78 2002
7,494,499 Surgical therapeutic instrument 27 2003
2004/0116,952 Surgical apparatus permitting recharge of battery-driven surgical instrument in noncontact state 64 2003
7,530,985 Endoscopic suturing system 18 2004
2005/0119,525 Insertion auxiliary implement 24 2004
2005/0228,224 Endoscope therapeutic device 42 2005
2006/0259,073 Surgical instrument 23 2006
2008/0228,029 OVER-TUBE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OVER-TUBE, METHOD OF DISPOSING OVER-TUBE, AND METHOD OF TREATMENT IN ABDOMINAL CAVITY 18 2008
 
INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC. (7)
6,132,368 Multi-component telepresence system and method 168 1997
6,817,974 Surgical tool having positively positionable tendon-actuated multi-disk wrist joint 129 2002
7,090,637 Articulating mechanism for remote manipulation of a surgical or diagnostic tool 65 2003
7,824,401 Robotic tool with wristed monopolar electrosurgical end effectors 24 2005
7,682,307 Articulating mechanism for remote manipulation of a surgical or diagnostic tool 24 2005
7,806,891 Repositioning and reorientation of master/slave relationship in minimally invasive telesurgery 24 2006
7,691,098 Platform link wrist mechanism 23 2006
 
STRYKER CORPORATION (7)
5,207,697 Battery powered surgical handpiece 189 1991
5,268,622 DC powered surgical handpiece having a motor control circuit 75 1993
5,743,456 Hand actuable surgical handpiece 233 1995
5,747,953 Cordless, battery operated surical tool 68 1996
6,331,761 Battery charger capable of evaluating battery charge state based on the charging history of the battery 36 2000
6,522,101 Rechargeable battery with memory that contains charging sequence data 69 2000
2003/0093,103 Surgical tool system with components that perform inductive data transfer 51 2002
 
GYRUS MEDICAL, INC. (6)
2004/0006,340 Bipolar electrosurgical instrument for cutting, desiccating and sealing tissue 32 2002
6,808,525 Bipolar electrosurgical hook probe for cutting and coagulating tissue 151 2002
7,033,356 Bipolar electrosurgical instrument for cutting desiccating and sealing tissue 138 2003
7,204,835 Surgical instrument 34 2004
2006/0271,042 Cutting and coagulating electrosurgical forceps having cam controlled jaw closure 39 2005
2006/0271,102 Surgical instrument construction 44 2006
 
INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES (IRELAND) LTD. (6)
5,015,227 Apparatus for providing enhanced tissue fragmentation and/or hemostasis 225 1990
5,190,517 Electrosurgical and ultrasonic surgical system 411 1991
5,312,329 Piezo ultrasonic and electrosurgical handpiece 91 1993
5,447,417 Self-adjusting pump head and safety manifold cartridge for a peristaltic pump 41 1993
5,421,829 Ultrasonic surgical handpiece and an energy initiator 80 1994
5,466,020 Bayonet connector for surgical handpiece 48 1994
 
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
 
SYNOVIS LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (6)
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
5,752,965 Apparatus and method for producing a reinforced surgical fastener suture line 182 1996
7,128,748 Circular stapler buttress combination 120 2002
2006/0173,470 Surgical fastener buttress material 102 2005
 
ABBOTT VASCULAR INC. (5)
6,616,686 Surgical staples and methods for stapling 135 2001
7,108,709 Surgical staple 114 2002
7,008,435 Surgical stapling device and method 117 2002
2004/0028,502 Surgical staple 38 2003
2005/0274,768 SURGICAL STAPLER 158 2005
 
COVIDIEN AG (5)
5,772,659 Electrosurgical generator power control circuit and method 90 1995
6,033,399 Electrosurgical generator with adaptive power control 275 1997
7,473,253 Vessel sealer and divider with non-conductive stop members 98 2001
6,682,528 Endoscopic bipolar electrosurgical forceps 216 2002
2007/0173,806 System and method for closed loop monitoring of monopolar electrosurgical apparatus 67 2007
 
LINVATEC CORPORATION (5)
4,641,076 Method and apparatus for sterilizing and charging batteries 31 1985
4,728,876 Orthopedic drive assembly 71 1986
5,217,478 Arthroscopic surgical instrument drive system 80 1987
5,553,675 Orthopedic surgical device 107 1994
7,348,763 Method for utilizing temperature to determine a battery state 20 2003
 
MEDTRONIC, INC. (5)
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
6,723,087 Apparatus and method for performing surgery on a patient 37 2001
2005/0080,454 Attachment device and methods of using the same 101 2003
2005/0256,522 Device and method for determining tissue thickness and creating cardiac ablation lesions 44 2004
 
BLACK & DECKER INC. (4)
5,200,280 Terminal cover for a battery pack 55 1992
6,223,835 Battery-powered hand-guided power tool 62 2000
7,207,233 Mechanism for use in a power tool and a power tool including such a mechanism 28 2002
7,133,601 Amperage control for protection of battery over current in power tools 19 2004
 
KARL STORZ GMBH & CO. KG (4)
6,077,286 Instrument with a bendable handle 34 1999
6,436,122 Handle for a medical instrument 30 2000
6,648,816 Device for intracorporal, minimal-invasive treatment of a patient 35 2001
7,252,660 Multifunctional instrument for use in microinvasive surgery 47 2002
 
LSI SOLUTIONS, INC. (4)
5,503,635 Apparatus and method for performing compressional anastomoses 191 1993
5,839,639 Collapsible anvil assembly and applicator instrument 259 1995
6,997,931 System for endoscopic suturing 209 2001
2004/0034,369 System for endoscopic suturing 142 2003
 
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
 
REX MEDICAL, L.P. (4)
6,835,199 Apparatus and method for resectioning gastro-esophageal tissue 209 2002
7,267,679 Vascular hole closure device 32 2003
7,090,684 Apparatus and method for resectioning gastro-esophageal tissue 102 2004
2006/0241,692 Apparatus and method for resectioning gastro-esophageal tissue 84 2006
 
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
 
SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC. (4)
6,761,685 Controllable endoscopic sheath apparatus and related method of use 92 2000
6,387,114 Gastrointestinal compression clips 66 2001
6,601,749 Multi fire full thickness resectioning device 167 2001
7,070,559 Controllable endoscopic sheath apparatus and related method of use 23 2003
 
W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. (4)
5,702,409 Device and method for reinforcing surgical staples 177 1995
5,810,855 Endoscopic device and method for reinforcing surgical staples 293 1997
6,939,358 Apparatus and method for applying reinforcement material to a surgical stapler 43 2001
2005/0059,997 Circular stapler buttress 145 2003
 
CAMBRIDGE ENDOSCOPIC DEVICES, INC. (3)
7,147,650 Surgical instrument 74 2004
7,686,826 Surgical instrument 24 2005
7,338,513 Surgical instrument 28 2005
 
CORNELL RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. (3)
2004/0101,822 Fluorescent silica-based nanoparticles 66 2002
2006/0183,246 Fluorescent silica-based nanoparticles 50 2003
2006/0245,971 Photoluminescent silica-based sensors and methods of use 49 2005
 
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
 
DESIGN STANDARDS CORPORATION (3)
4,607,638 Surgical staples 163 1984
5,383,895 Endoscopic surgical grasper and method 44 1993
5,549,637 Articulated medical instrument 126 1994
 
DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. (3)
6,752,768 Surgical biopsy system with remote control for selecting an operational mode 125 2002
2006/0149,163 Core sampling biopsy device with short coupled MRI-compatible driver 40 2004
2010/0049,084 BIOPSY MARKER DELIVERY DEVICE 19 2008
 
HEARTPORT, INC. (3)
5,695,504 Devices and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis 531 1995
5,732,872 Surgical stapling instrument 302 1996
6,588,643 Surgical stapling instrument and method thereof 121 2001
 
HOLOBEAM, INC. (3)
5,342,396 Staples 138 1993
5,667,527 Staples 138 1995
6,083,242 Surgical staples with deformation zones of non-uniform cross section 154 1999
 
MEDICAL SCIENTIFIC, INC. (3)
5,531,744 Alternative current pathways for bipolar surgical cutting tool 445 1994
6,436,097 Electrosurgical cutting tool 124 1995
5,817,091 Electrosurgical device having a visible indicator 115 1997
 
MICROLINE SURGICAL, INC. (3)
6,241,723 Electrosurgical system 105 1999
6,569,171 Safety locking mechanism for a medical clip device 84 2001
6,602,252 Combined dissecting, cauterizing, and stapling device 327 2002
 
TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC. (3)
6,636,412 Hand-held stun gun for incapacitating a human target 80 2001
7,075,770 Less lethal weapons and methods for halting locomotion 38 2003
2007/0070,574 Systems and Methods for Modular Electronic Weaponry 22 2006
 
THE INVENTION SCIENCE FUND I, LLC (3)
7,832,611 Steerable surgical stapler 43 2007
2008/0283,570 Gentle touch surgical stapler 74 2007
2010/0294,827 Maneuverable surgical stapler 37 2010
 
USGI MEDICAL, INC. (3)
6,790,173 Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy 71 2002
6,960,163 Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy 80 2002
2006/0161,185 Methods and apparatus for transmitting force to an end effector over an elongate member 41 2005
 
VALENTX, INC. (3)
7,037,344 Apparatus and methods for treatment of morbid obesity 181 2003
2009/0149,871 Devices and methods for treating morbid obesity 45 2004
2006/0020,247 Devices and methods for attaching an endolumenal gastrointestinal implant 113 2005
 
ZIMMER SPINE, INC. (3)
5,454,827 Surgical instrument 199 1994
5,618,294 Surgical instrument 117 1995
5,899,914 Surgical instrument 86 1997
 
ARCHIMEDES SURGICAL, INC. (2)
5,558,665 Surgical instrument and method for intraluminal retraction of an anatomic structure 153 1994
5,787,897 Surgical method for intraluminally plicating a fundus of a patient 91 1996
 
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 CORPORATION (2)
6,302,311 Endoscopic stapler 195 2000
7,235,089 Surgical apparatus and method 51 2000
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED (2)
6,119,913 Endoscopic stapler 350 1996
6,126,058 Method and device for full thickness resectioning of an organ 252 1998
 
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC. (2)
2005/0032,511 Wireless firmware download to an external device 33 2003
7,260,431 Combined remodeling control therapy and anti-remodeling therapy by implantable cardiac device 56 2004
 
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 185 1993
5,749,889 Method and apparatus for performing biopsy 113 1996
 
DEUTSCHE FORSCHUNGSANSTALT FUR LUFT-UND RAUMFAHRT E.V. (2)
5,669,918 Surgical instrument for preparing an anastomosis in minimally invasive surgery 229 1996
6,012,494 Flexible structure 52 1996
 
GUNZE LIMITED (2)
5,814,057 Supporting element for staple region 113 1997
6,063,097 Supporting element for staple region 136 1998
 
IS, LLC (2)
6,569,085 Methods and apparatus for delivering a medical instrument over an endoscope while the endoscope is in a body lumen 76 2001
2003/0195,387 Methods and appartus for delivering a medical instrument over an endoscope while the endoscope is in a body lumen 43 2003
 
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
 
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (2)
6,749,560 Endoscope shaft with slotted tube 115 1999
6,780,151 Flexible ureteropyeloscope 83 2002
 
KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA (2)
2007/0288,044 MANIPULATOR 34 2007
2008/0262,654 MANIPULATOR SYSTEM 25 2007
 
KMS MEDICAL, LLC (2)
2007/0027,469 Surgical stapling and cutting device and method for using the device 86 2006
2007/0073,341 Method for operating a surgical stapling and cutting device 88 2006
 
LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC. (2)
5,359,231 Wallbox-mountable switch and dimmer 62 1993
7,330,004 Method and apparatus for quiet variable motor speed control 18 2006
 
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (2)
6,249,076 Conducting polymer actuator 149 1999
6,786,896 Robotic apparatus 84 2000
 
MEDIGUS LTD. (2)
7,156,863 Fundoplication apparatus and method 48 2001
6,872,214 Stapler for endoscopes 103 2002
 
MEDTRONIC ANGIOLINK, INC. (2)
6,767,356 Advanced wound site management systems and methods 139 2002
2004/0093,024 Advanced wound site management systems and methods 62 2003
 
MICRO-MEDICAL DEVICES, INC. (2)
5,489,256 Sterilizable endoscope with separable disposable tube assembly 146 1994
5,630,782 Sterilizable endoscope with separable auxiliary assembly 82 1995
 
NITI SURGICAL SOLUTIONS LTD. (2)
7,121,446 Palm-size surgical stapler for single hand operation 97 2004
7,328,829 Palm size surgical stapler for single hand operation 114 2006
 
POWER MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS, LLC (2)
7,743,960 Surgical device 43 2003
2004/0094,597 Surgical device 197 2003
 
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
 
SPECTRUM MEDSYSTEMS CORP. (2)
5,354,303 Devices for enclosing, manipulating, debulking and removing tissue through minimal incisions 67 1992
5,381,782 Bi-directional and multi-directional miniscopes 122 1993
 
SYMBIOSIS CORPORATION (2)
5,707,392 Hermaphroditic stamped forceps jaw for disposable endoscopic biopsy forceps and method of making the same 64 1995
6,086,600 Flexible endoscopic surgical instrument for invagination and fundoplication 309 1997
 
SYNTHES USA, LLC (2)
6,747,121 Poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide) copolymers, methods for making and using same, and devices containing same 35 2001
7,303,556 Device for supplying an electro-pen with electrical energy 28 2003
 
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
 
TUEBINGEN SCIENTIFIC SURGICAL PRODUCT GMBH (2)
7,241,288 Surgical instrument 128 2004
2005/0033,357 Surgical instrument comprising an instrument handle and zero point adjustment 35 2004
 
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS (2)
6,159,200 Systems, methods, and instruments for minimally invasive surgery 80 1998
2004/0034,357 Controlled release implantable devices 52 2003
 
USGI MEDICAL CORP. (2)
2005/0137,454 Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy 51 2004
2005/0137,455 Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy 27 2004
 
VIR ENGINEERING (2)
5,678,748 Surgical stapler with improved safety mechanism 113 1995
5,785,232 Surgical stapler 161 1996
 
VISION - SCIENCES INC. (2)
6,740,030 Endoscope assemblies having working channels with reduced bending and stretching resistance 68 2002
7,056,284 Endoscope assemblies having working channels with reduced bending and stretching resistance 47 2004
 
WYETH (2)
7,108,701 Drug releasing anastomosis devices and methods for treating anastomotic sites 41 2002
2004/0167,572 Coated medical devices 178 2003
 
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (1)
7,235,302 Fluoropolymer bonding composition and method 27 2003
 
ACCESS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. (1)
5,234,447 Side-to-end vascular anastomotic staple apparatus 382 1990
 
ACUMED LLC (1)
2004/0122,471 Connective tissue repair system 67 2002
 
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC. (1)
5,372,602 Method of removing plaque using catheter cutter with torque control 36 1992
 
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
 
ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. (1)
2008/0030,170 Safety charging system for surgical hand piece 34 2006
 
ALLEGIANCE HEALTHCARE CORPORATION (1)
5,395,312 Surgical tool 318 1993
 
ALLEN-BRADLEY COMPANY, INC. (1)
5,944,172 Biasing assembly for a switching device 23 1997
 
ALLGEYER, DEAN (1)
5,730,758 Staple and staple applicator for use in skin fixation of catheters 65 1996
 
ALPHA SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (1)
5,782,397 Stapling device 316 1996
 
AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION (1)
5,520,700 Stapler device particularly useful in medical suturing 296 1993
 
APPLIED MEDICAL RESOURCES CORPORATION (1)
7,552,854 Surgical stapler with firing lock mechanism 39 2007
 
AQUAJET SYSTEMS HOLDING AB (1)
8,033,641 Method and a device for moving a jet member 96 2005
 
ARIMA COMPUTER CORPORATION (1)
7,265,374 Light emitting semiconductor device 22 2005
 
ASIA OPTICAL CO., INC. (1)
7,324,572 Laser driver circuit for burst mode transmission and fabrication method thereof 18 2004
 
ASPEN AEROGELS, INC. (1)
7,071,287 Aerogel metallic compositions 29 2005
 
ATRICURE, INC. (1)
2005/0187,545 Magnetic catheter ablation device and method 24 2005
 
AUTOMATED MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS, INC. (1)
2007/0158,358 Adjustable storage rack for a vending machine 19 2007
 
AXYA MEDICAL, INC. (1)
6,488,196 Surgical stapler and method of applying plastic staples to body tissue 136 2000
 
B. BRAUN-SSC AG (1)
4,505,273 Surgical staple 171 1983
 
BIEFFE MEDITAL S.A. (1)
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