Tissue thickness compensator comprising channels

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9351730
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13433147

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A tissue thickness compensator can comprise a tissue contacting surface and a network of channels defined in the tissue contacting surface. In at least one embodiment, the channels can be configured to store at least one medicament therein. In certain embodiments, the channels can define gripping surfaces configured to grip tissue. In various embodiments, the tissue contacting surface can further comprise ridges extending therefrom.

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  • ETHICON LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Korvick, Donna L Maineville, US 70 41598
Morgan, Jerome R Cincinnati, US 714 538953
Schmid, Katherine J Cincinnati, US 109 79223
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3145 1563011

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