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TYCO HEALTHCARE
US·648 granted patents·300 pending applications·390,470 citations·filing 1995–2012
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948 records- 0199US8616427B2Tool assembly for surgical stapling deviceTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 31, 2013·1.3k cites·15 claims
- 0299US8038045B2Staple buttress retention systemTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2007·Granted Oct 18, 2011·2k cites·10 claims
- 0399US8033440B2Surgical stapling deviceTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2010·Granted Oct 11, 2011·1.4k cites·16 claims
- 0499US8033439B2Surgical stapling deviceTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2007·Granted Oct 11, 2011·1.1k cites·42 claims
- 0599US8028884B2Cartridge for applying varying amounts of tissue compressionTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Oct 4, 2011·1.8k cites·15 claims
- 0699US8025199B2Surgical cutting and stapling deviceTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 27, 2011·2.5k cites·7 claims
- 0799US8020742B2Powered surgical stapling deviceTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Sep 20, 2011·1.9k cites·18 claims
- 0899US8016178B2Surgical stapling apparatusTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Sep 13, 2011·2.4k cites·15 claims
- 0999US8016177B2Staple buttress retention systemTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 13, 2011·2.3k cites·8 claims
- 1099US8015976B2Knife lockout mechanisms for surgical instrumentTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 13, 2011·560 cites·18 claims
- 1199US8016855B2Surgical deviceTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2002·Granted Sep 13, 2011·2.1k cites·64 claims
- 1299US8016176B2Surgical stapling instrument with independent sequential firingTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Sep 13, 2011·1.6k cites·6 claims
- 1399US8012170B2Device and method for controlling compression of tissueTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Sep 6, 2011·2.1k cites·22 claims
- 1499US8011555B2Surgical stapling apparatusTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2008·Granted Sep 6, 2011·2.2k cites·20 claims
- 1599US8011550B2Surgical stapling apparatusTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Sep 6, 2011·2.3k cites·16 claims
- 1699US8006885B2Surgical stapling apparatus with powered retractionTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2007·Granted Aug 30, 2011·1.9k cites·5 claims
- 1799US8002795B2Surgical instruments employing sensorsTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2010·Granted Aug 23, 2011·2.2k cites·13 claims
- 1899US8002811B2Surgical fastener with predetermined resorption rateTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 23, 2011·86 cites·44 claims
- 1999US7997468B2Surgical instrument with clampTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Aug 16, 2011·1.7k cites·19 claims
- 2099US7997469B2Staple drive assemblyTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Aug 16, 2011·1.9k cites·8 claims
- 2199US7988027B2Crimp and release of suture holding buttress materialTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Aug 2, 2011·2.1k cites·19 claims
- 2299US7981132B2Self-conforming surgical sealTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2007·Granted Jul 19, 2011·1.1k cites·18 claims
- 2399US7967179B2Center cinch and release of buttress materialTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Jun 28, 2011·2.1k cites·17 claims
- 2499US7967181B2Rotary knife cutting systemsTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2008·Granted Jun 28, 2011·1.7k cites·10 claims
- 2599US7967180B2Surgical stapling apparatus with locking mechanismTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Jun 28, 2011·2.2k cites·19 claims
- 2699US7967178B2Grasping jaw mechanismTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Jun 28, 2011·2k cites·20 claims
- 2799US7963433B2Surgical device having multiple driversTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2008·Granted Jun 21, 2011·2.5k cites·95 claims
- 2899US7954685B2Articulation and firing force mechanismsTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2008·Granted Jun 7, 2011·1.4k cites·17 claims
- 2999US7950561B2Structure for attachment of buttress material to anvils and cartridges of surgical staplersTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted May 31, 2011·2.1k cites·14 claims
- 3099US7950560B2Powered surgical instrumentTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2007·Granted May 31, 2011·2.1k cites·20 claims
- 3199US7951166B2Annular support structuresTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2007·Granted May 31, 2011·1.8k cites·32 claims
- 3299US7951071B2Moisture-detecting shaft for use with an electro-mechanical surgical deviceTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2002·Granted May 31, 2011·1.8k cites·33 claims
- 3399US7942300B2Surgical fastener applying apparatusTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2008·Granted May 17, 2011·1.1k cites·23 claims
- 3499US7942890B2Anastomosis composite gasketTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2005·Granted May 17, 2011·1.8k cites·23 claims
- 3599US7942303B2Knife lockout mechanisms for surgical instrumentTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2008·Granted May 17, 2011·1.9k cites·18 claims
- 3699US7938307B2Support structures and methods of using the sameTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2005·Granted May 10, 2011·2k cites·12 claims
- 3799US7931660B2Powered tacker instrumentTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2007·Granted Apr 26, 2011·1.6k cites·13 claims
- 3899US7926692B2Directionally biased staple and anvil assemblyTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Apr 19, 2011·1.1k cites·7 claims
- 3999US7926691B2Variable compression surgical fastener cartridgeTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Apr 19, 2011·1.8k cites·21 claims
- 4099US7922063B2Powered surgical instrumentTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2008·Granted Apr 12, 2011·2.2k cites·16 claims
- 4199US7918230B2Surgical device having a rotatable jaw portionTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2008·Granted Apr 5, 2011·2.4k cites·12 claims
- 4299US7913893B2Surgical staplerTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Mar 29, 2011·1.8k cites·10 claims
- 4399US7909220B2Surgical stapler having an articulation mechanismTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 22, 2011·2.2k cites·12 claims
- 4499US7909221B2Battery powered surgical instrumentTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 22, 2011·2k cites·11 claims
- 4599US7905890B2Endoscopic surgical clip applierTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2005·Granted Mar 15, 2011·1.2k cites·12 claims
- 4699US7896214B2Tissue stop for surgical instrumentTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 1, 2011·1.8k cites·8 claims
- 4799US7891532B2Surgical staplerTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2008·Granted Feb 22, 2011·1.8k cites·17 claims
- 4899US7887530B2Powered surgical instrumentTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2008·Granted Feb 15, 2011·1.8k cites·28 claims
- 4999US7886951B2Pouch used to deliver medication when rupturedTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2008·Granted Feb 15, 2011·1.7k cites·20 claims
- 5099US7886952B2Surgical stapling apparatus with locking mechanismTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2007·Granted Feb 15, 2011·1.8k cites·42 claims
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