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Cilag GmbH International |
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Aug 06 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
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Cilag GmbH International |
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Oct 30 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument clamp arm with proximal nodal pad |
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Covidien LP |
Helical connector assembly |
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Jun 15 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
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Nov 26 2013 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Features to apply fluid to an ultrasonic blade of a surgical instrument |
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Jun 30 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument with user adaptable algorithms |
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Covidien LP |
System and method for tissue sealing |
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Nov 30 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical blades |
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Covidien LP |
Frequency identification for microwave ablation probes |
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Covidien LP |
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Oct 21 2011 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic device for cutting and coagulating |
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Mar 27 2014 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical devices |
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Mar 09 2009 |
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Dec 22 2014 |
Cilag GmbH International |
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Jan 04 2012 |
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Electrosurgical instrument and jaw part therefor |
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Dec 22 2014 |
Cilag GmbH International |
RF tissue sealer, shear grip, trigger lock mechanism and energy activation |
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Feb 11 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
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Apr 10 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical generator systems and related methods |
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Apr 17 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical instrument including a cutting member decouplable from a cutting member trigger |
10154852, |
Jul 01 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical blade with improved cutting and coagulation features |
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Dec 22 2014 |
Cilag GmbH International |
High power battery powered RF amplifier topology |
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Aug 30 2011 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments comprising a trigger assembly |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument comprising an energy trigger lockout |
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Dec 30 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Jaw position impedance limiter for electrosurgical instrument |
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Jun 28 2013 |
MISONIX OPCO, LLC |
Sheath coupling member and associated instrument assembly |
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Dec 18 2014 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument system comprising lockable systems |
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Aug 26 2014 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Managing tissue treatment |
10194973, |
Sep 30 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Generator for digitally generating electrical signal waveforms for electrosurgical and ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Aug 25 2014 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Lockout disabling mechanism |
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Dec 19 2014 |
GYRUS ACMI, INC |
Electrosurgical system |
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Oct 22 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgeon feedback sensing and display methods |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices |
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Mar 14 2013 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Mechanical fasteners for use with surgical energy devices |
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Sep 20 2013 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Transducer features for ultrasonic surgical instrument |
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Jul 12 2016 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument with piezoelectric central lumen transducer |
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Nov 30 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical blades |
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Feb 06 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical instrument with rotation and articulation mechanisms |
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Jan 15 2016 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Modular battery powered handheld surgical instrument with multi-function motor via shifting gear assembly |
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Oct 09 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices |
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Nov 30 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical blades |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical generator method for controlling and ultrasonic transducer waveform for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices |
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Covidien LP |
Pinion blade drive mechanism for a laparoscopic vessel dissector |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical instrument with separate closure and cutting members |
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Aug 09 2016 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical blade with improved heel portion |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Actuation mechanisms and load adjustment assemblies for surgical instruments |
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Feb 11 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Rotatable cutting implements with friction reducing material for ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Jan 15 2016 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Modular battery powered handheld surgical instrument with motor control limit profile |
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Apr 07 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Articulating radio frequency (RF) tissue seal with articulating state sensing |
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Mar 17 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Managing tissue treatment |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments with articulating shafts |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue |
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Mar 17 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Managing tissue treatment |
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Jun 30 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Translatable outer tube for sealing using shielded lap chole dissector |
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Nov 22 2013 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Features for coupling surgical instrument shaft assembly with instrument body |
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Dec 21 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument with variable clamping force |
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Dec 21 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument with blade cleaning feature |
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Jul 27 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic end effectors with increased active length |
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Jun 29 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Lockout mechanism for use with robotic electrosurgical device |
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Jan 14 2015 |
GYRUS ACMI, INC |
Electrosurgical instrument |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments |
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Aug 25 2016 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic transducer for surgical instrument |
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Methods and systems related to an electrosurgical controller |
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Jul 31 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Aug 07 2013 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic treatment apparatus |
10433865, |
Nov 30 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical blades |
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Nov 30 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical blades |
10433900, |
Jul 22 2011 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments for tensioning tissue |
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Nov 30 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument blades |
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Jun 29 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments with curved section |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Two stage trigger, clamp and cut bipolar vessel sealer |
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Nov 30 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical blades |
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Ultrasonic instrument, associated method of use and related manufacturing method |
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Jun 24 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Apr 09 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Switch arrangements for ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Jul 23 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments |
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Jan 15 2016 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Modular battery powered handheld surgical instrument with variable motor control limits |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Tissue pads for use with surgical instruments |
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Jan 28 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
High temperature material for use in medical devices |
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Jun 29 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instruments with distally positioned jaw assemblies |
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Aug 25 2016 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument with replaceable blade having identification feature |
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Feb 22 2016 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Flexible circuits for electrosurgical instrument |
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Dec 31 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Adapter for electrical surgical instruments |
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Mar 24 2015 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments with firing system overload protection mechanisms |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Electrode wiping surgical device |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic transducer |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Techniques for circuit topologies for combined generator |
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Ultrasonic surgical instrument |
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Cilag GmbH International |
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Circuits for supplying isolated direct current (DC) voltage to surgical instruments |
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Modular battery powered handheld surgical instrument with energy conservation techniques |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Coupling arrangements and methods for attaching tools to ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Modular battery powered handheld surgical instrument with curved end effectors having asymmetric engagement between jaw and blade |
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Generator for digitally generating combined electrical signal waveforms for ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Allegiance Corporation |
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Sep 19 1990 |
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Jan 20 1988 |
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Ethicon, Inc. |
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Accelerator control system for a motor vehicle |
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Aug 10 1989 |
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Disposable aspiration sleeve for ultrasonic lipectomy |
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Mar 06 1990 |
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha |
Longitudinal-effect type laminar piezoelectric/electrostrictive driver, and printing actuator using the driver |
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Nov 16 1990 |
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Feb 13 1991 |
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May 10 1990 |
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In vivo ultrasonic system with angioplasty and ultrasonic contrast imaging |
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Apr 29 1991 |
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N A |
Battery changing system for electric battery-powered vehicles |
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Nov 17 1989 |
Sonokinetics Group |
Apparatus and method for removal of cement from bone cavities |
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Aug 01 1990 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Titanium alloy blade coupler coated with nickel-chrome for ultrasonic scalpel |
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Jun 29 1973 |
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Nov 18 1988 |
Hillway Surgical Limited |
Endoscope device for applying an aneurysm clip |
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Nov 17 1989 |
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Endoscopic ultrasonic rotary electro-cauterizing aspirator |
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Jan 31 1991 |
Excel Tech Ltd. |
Therapeutic ultrasound generator with radiation dose control |
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May 11 1990 |
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited |
Surgical ultrasonic horn |
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Surgical device for the treatment of hyper hidrosis |
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Oct 17 1990 |
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc |
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Jun 07 1991 |
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Aug 23 1991 |
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Surgical anastomosis stapling instrument |
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May 17 1990 |
Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited |
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Ultrasonic recanalization system |
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Jul 27 1990 |
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Tissue bonding and sealing composition and method of using the same |
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Apparatus for and method of cooling ultrasonic medical transducers by conductive heat transfer |
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Circuit and method of driving an ultrasonic motor to method for driving an ultrasonic motor |
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Jul 30 1990 |
University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.; UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC , A CORP OF GA |
Neural network system and methods for analysis of organic materials and structures using spectral data |
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May 29 1991 |
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Tapered tip ultrasonic aspirator |
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Jan 11 1991 |
Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. |
Ultrasonic treatment apparatus |
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Sep 12 1989 |
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, INC |
Atherectomy device having helical blade and blade guide |
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Jul 05 1989 |
Kabushiki Kaisha Topcon |
Surgical cutter |
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Jun 11 1991 |
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Disposable electrocautery/cutting instrument with integral continuous smoke evacuation |
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Feb 10 1992 |
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Sheath structure for a surgical knife |
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Apr 02 1991 |
NEC Corporation |
Piezoelectric ceramic transformer being driven with thickness extensional vibration |
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May 10 1990 |
Symbiosis Corporation |
Single acting endoscopic instruments |
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Oct 08 1991 |
SURGICAL DESIGN CORPORATION |
Ultrasonic handpiece |
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Oct 25 1990 |
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, INC |
Atherectomy catheter having axially-disposed cutting edge |
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Nov 22 1991 |
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Arthroscopic resector |
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Jul 19 1991 |
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Apparatus for phacoemulsifying cataractous-lens tissue within a protected environment |
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Apr 04 1991 |
Symbiosis Corporation; ETHICON ENDO-SURGURY, INC |
Double acting, dual pivot thoracoscopic surgical lung clamps |
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Aug 21 1992 |
GYRUS ACMI, INC |
Bipolar electrosurgical forceps |
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Feb 20 1992 |
Biomet Manufacturing Corp |
Improved ultrasonic knife |
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Mar 12 1990 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Ultrasonic scalpel blade and methods of application |
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Jun 26 1992 |
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Feb 27 1992 |
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Ultrasonic transmission apparatus |
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Nov 16 1992 |
Ethicon, Inc. |
Method and apparatus for performing ultrasonic assisted surgical procedures |
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Sep 23 1991 |
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Jun 22 1990 |
Vance Products Incorporated |
Surgical cutting instrument |
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Sep 18 1992 |
Linvatec Corporation |
Surgical instrument |
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Sep 08 1992 |
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Actuating handle for multipurpose surgical instrument |
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Sep 12 1991 |
Clarus Medical, LLC |
Percutaneous discectomy system having a bendable discectomy probe and a steerable cannula |
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Aug 23 1991 |
Ethicon, Inc. |
Surgical anastomosis stapling instrument |
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Oct 22 1992 |
General Electric Company |
Ultrasonic waveguide |
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Nov 12 1991 |
Everest Medical Corporation |
Bipolar instrument utilizing one stationary electrode and one movable electrode |
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May 08 1992 |
LOMA LINDA NEUROSURGERY, INC |
Bladed endoscopic retractor |
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Apr 21 1992 |
St. Jude Medical, Inc. |
Electrosurgical apparatus |
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Jan 11 1991 |
CYBERSONICS, INC |
Ultrasonic angioplasty device incorporating improved transmission member and ablation probe |
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Mar 02 1992 |
Ethicon, Inc. |
Endoscopic suture clip applying device with heater |
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Oct 18 1991 |
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Oct 22 1992 |
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Circular stapler tissue retention spring method |
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Oct 18 1991 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
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Oct 09 1992 |
Symbiosis Corporation |
Cautery override safety systems endoscopic electrosurgical suction-irrigation instrument |
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Sep 12 1989 |
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Atherectomy device having helical blade and blade guide |
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Apr 10 1992 |
Medtronic CardioRhythm |
Steerable electrode catheter |
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Jun 04 1992 |
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Bipolar RF generator |
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May 01 1992 |
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Bipolar surgical snare and methods of use |
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Mar 05 1991 |
Biomet Manufacturing Corp |
Ultrasonic tool |
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Apr 15 1992 |
Microsurge, Inc. |
Surgical instrument for endoscopic surgery |
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Jan 27 1993 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Clamp coagulator/cutting system for ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Aug 27 1990 |
Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited |
Semiconductor device with buried conductor and interconnection layer |
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Ultrasonic tool connector |
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Feb 03 1992 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Ultrasonic scalpel blade and methods of application |
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Oct 18 1991 |
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Jan 11 1991 |
CYBERSONICS, INC |
Ultrasonic angioplasty device incorporating all ultrasound transmission member made at least partially from a superlastic metal alloy |
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Jun 07 1991 |
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Oct 09 1992 |
Ethicon, Inc |
Rotational endoscopic mechanism with jointed drive mechanism |
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Sep 30 1993 |
Ethicon, Inc. |
Pressurized fluid actuation system for amplifying operator input force in a surgical instrument |
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Nov 04 1991 |
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, INC |
Ultrasonic ablation device adapted for guidewire passage |
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Feb 05 1993 |
GYRUS MEDICAL, INC |
Bipolar coagulation device |
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Feb 13 1991 |
Applied Medical Resources Corporation |
Surgical trocar |
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Feb 15 1991 |
Medtronic, Inc |
Steerable cannula |
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Apr 15 1993 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Laparoscopic ultrasonic surgical instrument and methods for manufacturing the instruments |
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May 01 1992 |
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Transferrable personalized grip for a handle assembly and method for making same |
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Dec 30 1992 |
Alcon Research, Ltd |
Fluid infusion sleeve |
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Jun 08 1992 |
Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. |
Ultrasonic motor |
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Feb 22 1993 |
Kulicke and Soffa Investments, Inc. |
Apparatus and method for automatically adjusting power output of an ultrasonic generator |
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Mar 14 1991 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Approximating apparatus for surgical jaw structure |
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Jan 24 1994 |
Welch Allyn, Inc. |
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Sep 30 1993 |
Ethicon, Inc. |
Pressurized fluid actuation system with variable force and stroke output for use in a surgical instrument |
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Jul 09 1992 |
Design Standards Corporation |
Surgical scissors |
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Jan 11 1991 |
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, INC |
Ultrasonic ablation catheter device having multiple ultrasound transmission members |
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Apr 19 1993 |
Covidien AG; TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG |
Electrosurgical processor and method of use |
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Sep 28 1993 |
MISONIX, INC |
Electromechanical transducer device |
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Apr 09 1992 |
Wilk Patent Development Corporation |
Instrument and associated method for applying biologically effective composition during laparoscopic operation |
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Oct 15 1992 |
APOLLO CAMERA, L L C |
Surgical instrument recycling and tracking system |
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Mar 10 1993 |
Hewlett-Packard Company |
Electrical impedance normalization for an ultrasonic transducer array |
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Nov 08 1991 |
EP Technologies, Inc |
Systems for identifying catheters and monitoring their use |
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Jun 07 1992 |
AXYA HOLDINGS, INC ; TORNIER, INC |
Method for ultrasonically applying a surgical device |
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Aug 12 1991 |
Procter & Gamble Company, The |
Thin-unit-wet absorbent foam materials for aqueous body fluids and process for making same |
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Feb 12 1992 |
SIERRA SURGICAL, INC , A CORP OF CA |
Surgical instrument for cutting hard tissue and method of use |
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May 19 1992 |
Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. |
Surgical device for stapling and/or fastening body tissues |
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Feb 02 1990 |
Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. |
Ultrasonic treatment apparatus |
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Jun 26 1992 |
APOLLO CAMERA, L L C ; SURGICON, INC |
Video imaging systems and method using a single interline progressive scanning sensor and sequential color object illumination |
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May 24 1993 |
Ethicon, Inc. |
Endoscopic surgical instrument with electromagnetic sensor |
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Mar 02 1993 |
Allegiance Healthcare Corporation |
Surgical tool |
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Jun 29 1993 |
Utah Medical Products |
Diathermy coagulation and ablation apparatus and method |
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Jun 10 1993 |
Symbiosis Corporation |
Endoscopic instrument incorporating an elastomeric fluid seal |
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Jun 08 1993 |
Technical Research Associates, Inc. |
Kinesthetic feedback apparatus and method |
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Apr 04 1991 |
Symbiosis Corporation |
Endoscopic end effectors constructed from a combination of conductive and non-conductive materials and useful for selective endoscopic cautery |
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Nov 25 1992 |
MISONIX, INC |
Ultrasonic device with sheath and transverse motion damping |
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Dec 08 1992 |
Hemostatix Corporation |
Local in-device memory feature for electrically powered medical equipment |
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Jul 22 1993 |
Ethicon, Inc |
Electrosurgical hemostatic device |
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Sep 12 1989 |
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, INC |
Atherectomy device having helical blade and blade guide |
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Oct 27 1989 |
American Cyanamid Company |
Control system for calibrating and driving ultrasonic transducer |
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Jun 26 1992 |
APOLLO CAMERA, L L C ; SURGICON, INC |
Video imaging system and method using a single full frame sensor and sequential color object illumination |
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Aug 12 1992 |
VIDAMED, INC , A DELAWARE CORPORATION |
Steerable medical probe with stylets |
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Apr 08 1992 |
Sherwood Services AG |
Surgical purse string suturing instrument and method |
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Feb 16 1994 |
W L GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC |
Ultrasonic probe having articulated structure and rotatable transducer head |
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Apr 12 1994 |
Symbiosis Corporation |
Endoscopic instrument with end effectors forming suction and/or irrigation lumens |
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Aug 03 1993 |
MISONIX, INC |
Liposuction apparatus and associated method |
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Nov 30 1992 |
INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES IRELAND LTD |
Ultrasonic surgical handpiece and an energy initiator |
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Oct 22 1993 |
Hologic, Inc; Biolucent, LLC; Cytyc Corporation; CYTYC SURGICAL PRODUCTS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; SUROS SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC ; Third Wave Technologies, INC; Gen-Probe Incorporated |
Rotary surgical cutting instrument |
5428504, |
Feb 18 1992 |
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc |
Cooling cover for RF power devices |
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Feb 25 1994 |
The Regents of the University of California |
Magnetized electrode tip catheter |
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Mar 13 1991 |
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Intravascular imaging apparatus and methods for use and manufacture |
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Jul 14 1993 |
Dekna elektro-u. medizinische Apparatebau Gesellschaft mbH |
Bipolar radio-frequency surgical instrument |
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Apr 14 1992 |
Covidien AG; TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG |
Coagulating forceps |
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Mar 08 1993 |
GYRUS ACMI, INC |
Bipolar coagulation and cutting forceps |
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May 10 1989 |
ZIMMER SPINE, INC |
Intervertebral reamer construction |
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Jan 11 1991 |
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, INC |
Ultrasound catheter system having modulated output with feedback control |
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May 12 1993 |
ETHICON ENDOSURGERY, INC |
Blunt tipped ultrasonic trocar |
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Aug 15 1994 |
Microsonic Engineering Devices Company, Inc. |
Battery operated multifunction ultrasonic wire for angioplasty |
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Apr 24 1989 |
MICHELSON, GARY KARLIN |
Thin foot plate multi bite rongeur |
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Sep 08 1994 |
Hutchinson Technology Incorporated |
Multifunctional minimally invasive surgical instrument |
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Dec 02 1993 |
Cabot Technology Corporation |
Cutting and coagulating forceps |
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Feb 22 1993 |
S & C CO , LTD |
Method of oscillating ultrasonic vibrator for ultrasonic cleaning |
5465895, |
Feb 03 1994 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Surgical stapler instrument |
5471988, |
Dec 24 1993 |
Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. |
Ultrasonic diagnosis and therapy system in which focusing point of therapeutic ultrasonic wave is locked at predetermined position within observation ultrasonic scanning range |
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Jun 07 1991 |
Hemostatic Surgery Corporation |
Electrosurgical apparatus employing constant voltage and methods of use |
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Sep 26 1991 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Handle for endoscopic surgical instruments and jaw structure |
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Oct 18 1991 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Surgical apparatus |
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May 10 1994 |
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Laparoscopic surgical instrument |
5483501, |
Sep 14 1993 |
Measurement Specialties, Inc |
Short distance ultrasonic distance meter |
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Jun 07 1991 |
Hemostatic Surgery Corporation |
Bi-polar electrosurgical instruments and methods of making |
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Jan 11 1995 |
MISONIX, INC |
Bubble control device for an ultrasonic surgical probe |
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Oct 05 1990 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Endoscopic surgical instrument |
5490860, |
Dec 08 1993 |
SOFAMOR DANEK PROPERTIES, INC |
Portable power cutting tool |
5496317, |
May 04 1993 |
Gyrus Medical Limited |
Laparoscopic surgical instrument |
5496411, |
Jun 14 1991 |
EXTRAORDINARY TECHNOLOGY ULTRASONICS PTY LTD |
Ultrasonic vibration generator and use of same for cleaning objects in a volume of liquid |
5499992, |
Jun 24 1992 |
Conmed Corporation |
Reuseable endoscopic surgical instrument |
5500216, |
Jun 18 1993 |
SLIPP-NOTT CORPORATION |
Topical hydrophobic composition and method |
5501654, |
Jul 15 1993 |
Ethicon, Inc. |
Endoscopic instrument having articulating element |
5504650, |
May 28 1992 |
Fujitsu Limited; PFU Limited |
Heat sink for cooling a heat producing element and application |
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Dec 30 1994 |
Novartis AG |
Method and apparatus for reducing friction and heat generation by an ultrasonic device during surgery |
5507738, |
Aug 05 1994 |
Microsonic Engineering Devices Company, Inc. |
Ultrasonic vascular surgical system |
5509922, |
Oct 05 1990 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Endoscopic surgical instrument |
5511556, |
Apr 11 1994 |
DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC |
Needle core biopsy instrument |
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Oct 09 1992 |
LEMAITRE VASCULAR, INC |
Everting forceps with locking mechanism |
5522832, |
Jan 26 1993 |
NEC Tokin Corporation |
Blood vessel piercing instrument |
5522839, |
Sep 09 1994 |
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INCORPORATED |
Dissecting forceps |
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Oct 06 1994 |
Misonix, Inc. |
Ultrasonic lipectomy probe and method for manufacture |
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Oct 13 1994 |
FemRx |
Method for prostatic tissue resection |
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Nov 01 1991 |
Medical Scientific, Inc.; Ethicon Endo-Surgery |
Alternative current pathways for bipolar surgical cutting tool |
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Apr 10 1992 |
Medtronic CardioRhythm |
Method and system for radiofrequency ablation of tissue |
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Feb 12 1992 |
Sierra Surgical, Inc. |
Surgical instrument for cutting hard tissue and method of use |
5542916, |
Aug 12 1992 |
VENTURE LENDING & LEASING, INC |
Dual-channel RF power delivery system |
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Jun 10 1994 |
Linvatec Corporation |
Orthopedic surgical device |
5558671, |
Jul 22 1993 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Impedance feedback monitor for electrosurgical instrument |
5562609, |
Oct 07 1994 |
MISONIX, INC |
Ultrasonic surgical probe |
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Oct 07 1994 |
MISONIX, INC |
Needle for ultrasonic surgical probe |
5562659, |
Sep 09 1992 |
Medicor Corporation |
Electro-surgical instrument and method of fabrication |
5562703, |
Jun 14 1994 |
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Endoscopic surgical instrument |
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Jan 10 1995 |
Procter & Gamble Company, The |
Absorbent foams made from high internal phase emulsions useful for acquiring and distributing aqueous fluids |
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Nov 24 1993 |
Delma elektro- und medizinische Apparatebau Gesellschaft mbH |
Surgical laparoscopic apparatus |
5571121, |
Mar 28 1995 |
HEIFETZ, LAURENCE JAY, DR |
Atraumatic clamp for temporary occlusion of blood vessels |
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Feb 09 1995 |
GYRUS ACMI, INC |
Apparatus for interfacing a bipolar electrosurgical instrument to a monopolar generator |
5573534, |
May 06 1993 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Bipolar electrosurgical instruments |
5575799, |
Mar 30 1995 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Articulating surgical apparatus |
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Jun 10 1994 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Surgical instrument |
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Jan 12 1993 |
PJ SURGICAL, INC |
Surgical cutting instrument |
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Mar 30 1994 |
Medtronic CardioRhythm |
Method and system for radiofrequency ablation of cardiac tissue |
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Jul 14 1995 |
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Laparoscopic tissue retrieval device and method |
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Aug 25 1993 |
Microline Surgical, Inc |
Method of applying a surgical ligation clip |
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Apr 03 1995 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Electrosurgical clamping device with coagulation feedback |
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Dec 13 1991 |
Design Standards Corporation |
Hand held surgical device |
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Nov 16 1993 |
Inventive Solutions, LLC |
Method of cleaning chandeliers |
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Oct 08 1993 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Apparatus for applying surgical clips |
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Feb 12 1992 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Articulating endoscopic surgical apparatus |
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Feb 28 1996 |
Conmed Corporation |
Electrosurgical suction/irrigation instrument |
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Apr 15 1992 |
Microsurge, Inc. |
Surgical instrument |
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Oct 09 1992 |
Innovasive Devices, Inc. |
Surgical instrument |
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Apr 03 1995 |
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC |
Clamp assembly and method of use |
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Aug 23 1994 |
Novartis AG |
Process for sterilizing articles and providing sterile storage environments |
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Jan 29 1993 |
Smith & Nephew, Inc |
Surgical instrument |
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Apr 07 1995 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Hemostatic surgical cutting or stapling instrument |
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Oct 09 1992 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Method for operating a surgical instrument |
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Jul 05 1994 |
AUTOMATED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC |
Automated surgical instrument |
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Sep 24 1993 |
NuSurg Medical, Inc. |
Surgical hook knife |
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Sep 29 1995 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Ultrasonic instrument for surgical applications |
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Dec 19 1994 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery |
Surgical instrument |
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Oct 07 1994 |
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Penetrating endoscope |
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Oct 13 1994 |
Ryobi Limited |
Structure for handle of power tool |
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Jun 07 1995 |
General Surgical Innovations, Inc |
Cannula assembly with squeeze operated valve |
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Jun 12 1995 |
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Method and apparatus for vibrating an injection device |
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Mar 10 1995 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Electrosurgery with cooled electrodes |
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Jun 04 1992 |
Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. |
Tissue-fixing surgical device, and method of fixing tissues |
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Mar 17 1994 |
Terumo Kabushiki Kaisha; HASHIMOTO, DAIJO |
Surgical instrument |
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Nov 08 1991 |
EP Technologies, Inc. |
Systems for identifying catheters and monitoring their use |
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Apr 24 1989 |
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Surgical rongeur |
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Dec 04 1995 |
Covidien AG; TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG |
Bipolar electrosurgical scissors and method of manufacture |
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Oct 09 1992 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Surgical instrument and method |
5662667, |
Sep 19 1995 |
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Surgical clamping mechanism |
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Nov 01 1991 |
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Electrosurgical cutting tool |
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Dec 05 1989 |
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Multifunctional instrument with interchangeable operating units for performing endoscopic procedures |
5669922, |
Feb 20 1996 |
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Ultrasonically driven blade with a radial hook that defines a circular recess |
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Oct 06 1994 |
Donaldson Company, Inc |
Electrosurgical smoke evacuator |
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Sep 29 1995 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.; Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Bipolar electrosurgical clamping device |
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May 10 1995 |
Ultralase Technologies International |
Ultrasonic surgical cutting instrument |
5678568, |
Jul 27 1993 |
Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. |
System control apparatus, medical system control apparatus and image-plane display method of medical system control apparatus |
5688270, |
Jul 22 1993 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery,Inc. |
Electrosurgical hemostatic device with recessed and/or offset electrodes |
5690269, |
Apr 20 1993 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Endoscopic stapler |
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Jul 22 1993 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Electrosurgical hemostatic device with adaptive electrodes |
5694936, |
Sep 17 1994 |
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba |
Ultrasonic apparatus for thermotherapy with variable frequency for suppressing cavitation |
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Feb 20 1992 |
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Ultrasonic knife |
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Mar 29 1996 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Bipolar Scissors |
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Dec 19 1994 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Articulation assembly for surgical instruments |
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Mar 29 1995 |
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Virtual surgery system instrument |
5709680, |
Jul 22 1993 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery |
Electrosurgical hemostatic device |
5711472, |
Jul 17 1992 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Self contained gas powered surgical apparatus |
5713896, |
Nov 01 1991 |
Medical Scientific, Inc. |
Impedance feedback electrosurgical system |
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Jun 29 1993 |
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc |
Bidirectional steering catheter |
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Apr 07 1995 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Hemostatic surgical cutting or stapling instrument |
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Nov 18 1994 |
APOLLO CAMERA, L L C ; SURGICON, INC |
Battery identification and power interrupt system |
5720742, |
Oct 11 1994 |
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Controller and actuating system for surgical instrument |
5720744, |
Jun 06 1995 |
Covidien AG; TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG |
Control system for neurosurgery |
5722980, |
Feb 22 1994 |
Ferton Holding |
Device for removal of calculi |
5728130, |
Mar 22 1996 |
Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. |
Ultrasonic trocar system |
5730752, |
Oct 29 1996 |
Ethicon, Inc |
Tubular surgical cutters having aspiration flow control ports |
5733074, |
Dec 16 1994 |
Hilti Aktiengesellschaft |
Manual tool for removing material from brittle and/or non-ductile stock |
5735848, |
Jul 22 1993 |
Ethicon, Inc. |
Electrosurgical stapling device |
5735875, |
Jun 28 1990 |
P Tech, LLC |
Surgical devices assembled using heat bondable materials |
5741226, |
Jun 02 1995 |
SURGICAL DESIGN CORPORATION |
Phacoemulsification handpiece, sleeve, and tip |
5743906, |
Jan 20 1995 |
Everest Medical Corporation |
Endoscopic bipolar biopsy forceps |
5752973, |
Oct 18 1994 |
ARCHIMEDES SURGICAL, INC |
Endoscopic surgical gripping instrument with universal joint jaw coupler |
5755717, |
Jan 16 1996 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.; Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Electrosurgical clamping device with improved coagulation feedback |
5762255, |
Feb 20 1996 |
Conmed Corporation |
Surgical instrument with improvement safety lockout mechanisms |
5766164, |
Jul 03 1996 |
Eclipse Surgical Technologies, Inc. |
Contiguous, branched transmyocardial revascularization (TMR) channel, method and device |
5772659, |
Sep 26 1995 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Electrosurgical generator power control circuit and method |
5776130, |
Sep 19 1995 |
Covidien AG; TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG |
Vascular tissue sealing pressure control |
5776155, |
Dec 23 1996 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Methods and devices for attaching and detaching transmission components |
5779130, |
Aug 05 1994 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Self-contained powered surgical apparatus |
5779701, |
Apr 27 1995 |
Symbiosis Corporation |
Bipolar endoscopic surgical scissor blades and instrument incorporating the same |
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Jan 29 1993 |
Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
Surgical instrument |
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May 16 1997 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Articulated surgical instrument for performing minimally invasive surgery with enhanced dexterity and sensitivity |
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Feb 22 1996 |
SURGICON, INC |
Cordless bipolar electrocautery unit with automatic power control |
5792165, |
Jul 21 1993 |
Charles H., Klieman |
Endoscopic instrument with detachable end effector |
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Oct 05 1995 |
XOMED SURGICAL PRODUCTS, INC |
Battery-powered medical instrument with power booster |
5797941, |
Feb 03 1995 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Surgical instrument with expandable cutting element |
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Sep 21 1995 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Surgical apparatus with articulating jaw structure |
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May 01 1995 |
EP Technologies, Inc. |
Systems and methods for actively cooling ablation electrodes using diodes |
5800448, |
Jul 24 1996 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument |
5800449, |
Mar 11 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Knife shield for surgical instruments |
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Jul 16 1993 |
IMMERSION CORPORATION DELAWARE CORPORATION |
High bandwidth force feedback interface using voice coils and flexures |
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May 13 1997 |
Nexus Medical System, Inc. LLC |
Irrigation sleeve for an ultrasonic tip |
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Dec 22 1992 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Surgical tissue treating device with locking mechanism |
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Dec 18 1996 |
Alcon Research, Ltd |
System and method for tuning and controlling an ultrasonic handpiece |
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Jul 22 1993 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Electrosurgical hemostatic device |
5810828, |
Feb 13 1997 |
MEDNEXT INC |
Adjustable depth drill guide |
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Feb 28 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Apparatus for applying torque to an ultrasonic transmission component |
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Nov 18 1996 |
LOCALMED, INC |
Methods for loading coaxial catheters |
5817033, |
Apr 11 1994 |
DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC |
Needle core biopsy device |
5817084, |
May 14 1993 |
SRI International |
Remote center positioning device with flexible drive |
5817093, |
Jul 22 1993 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Impedance feedback monitor with query electrode for electrosurgical instrument |
5817119, |
Jul 21 1993 |
Charles H., Klieman |
Surgical instrument for endoscopic and general surgery |
5823197, |
Jun 24 1994 |
SOMNUS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC |
Method for internal ablation of turbinates |
5827323, |
Jul 21 1993 |
KLIEMAN, CHARLES H , M D |
Surgical instrument for endoscopic and general surgery |
5828160, |
Nov 25 1994 |
U.S. Philips Corporation |
Piezoelectric transducer |
5833696, |
Oct 03 1996 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Apparatus for applying surgical clips |
5836897, |
Feb 02 1990 |
Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. |
Ultrasonic treatment apparatus |
5836909, |
Sep 13 1996 |
I C MEDICAL, INC |
Automatic fluid control system for use in open and laparoscopic laser surgery and electrosurgery and method therefor |
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Aug 23 1996 |
Microline Surgical, Inc |
Electrosurgical generator |
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Dec 22 1994 |
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, INC |
Large volume atherectomy device |
5836990, |
Sep 19 1997 |
Medtronic, Inc |
Method and apparatus for determining electrode/tissue contact |
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May 29 1996 |
Abbott Medical Optics Inc |
Ultrasonic handpiece with multiple piezoelectric elements and heat dissipator |
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Jun 11 1997 |
ZIMMER SPINE, INC |
Surgical instrument |
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Nov 28 1995 |
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Ultrasonic tooth cleaner |
5853412, |
Mar 06 1996 |
Aesculap AG |
Bipolar surgical grasping instrument |
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Aug 25 1993 |
Microline Surgical, Inc |
Low profile tool for applying spring action ligation clips |
5865361, |
Sep 23 1997 |
Covidien LP |
Surgical stapling apparatus |
5873873, |
Oct 10 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Ultrasonic clamp coagulator apparatus having improved clamp mechanism |
5873882, |
Mar 28 1995 |
Straub Medical AG |
Catheter for detaching abnormal deposits from blood vessels in humans |
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Jul 22 1993 |
Ethicon Endo Surgery, Inc. |
Electrosurgical hemostatic device with adaptive electrodes |
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Aug 10 1992 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Automated endoscope system for optimal positioning |
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Mar 18 1997 |
Circuit Tree Medical, Inc. |
Disposable surgical ultrasonic transducer |
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Jun 03 1996 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Internal ultrasonic tip amplifier |
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Mar 12 1996 |
Littelfuse, Inc |
Electrical devices having improved PTC polymeric compositions |
5883615, |
Sep 29 1995 |
Liebel-Flarsheim Company |
Foot-operated control system for a multi-function |
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Dec 06 1996 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Electrosurgical forceps |
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Oct 10 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Ultrasonic clamp coagulator apparatus having dual rotational positioning |
5893880, |
Aug 28 1997 |
AXYA HOLDINGS, INC ; TORNIER, INC |
Fused loop filamentous material |
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Oct 11 1995 |
Baxter International Inc; BAXTER HEALTHCARE S A |
Device and method for sealing tissue |
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Apr 13 1998 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Articulating ultrasonic surgical instrument |
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Apr 16 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.; Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Ultrasonic generator with supervisory control circuitry |
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Mar 28 1996 |
SGS-Thomson Microelectronics S.A. |
Method and device for encoding and transmitting bidirectional data from a master circuit to a slave circuit |
5904681, |
Feb 10 1997 |
HS WEST INVESTMENTS, LLC |
Endoscopic surgical instrument with ability to selectively remove different tissue with mechanical and electrical energy |
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Jun 04 1992 |
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO , LTD |
Tissue-fixing surgical instrument, tissue-fixing device, and method of fixing tissue |
5906627, |
Mar 07 1996 |
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, INC |
Catheter device having a selectively flexible housing |
5906628, |
Jun 26 1996 |
Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. |
Ultrasonic treatment instrument |
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Dec 19 1996 |
EP Technologies, Inc. |
Catheter distal assembly with pull wires |
5910150, |
Dec 02 1996 |
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, INC |
Apparatus for performing surgery |
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Jul 17 1990 |
Alcon, Inc |
Removal of tissue |
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Feb 07 1996 |
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Rotating needle biopsy device and method |
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Sep 24 1997 |
Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
Surgical instrument |
5929846, |
Jul 16 1993 |
IMMERSION CORPORATION DELAWARE CORPORATION |
Force feedback interface device including grounded sensor system |
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Apr 29 1993 |
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Ultrasonic knife |
5935144, |
Apr 09 1998 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Double sealed acoustic isolation members for ultrasonic |
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Jul 09 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Ultrasonic surgical devices |
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Sep 03 1996 |
BAUSCH & LOMB SURGICAL, INC |
Sleeve for a surgical instrument |
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Mar 12 1996 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Electrosurgical instrument end effector |
5944737, |
Oct 10 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Ultrasonic clamp coagulator apparatus having improved waveguide support member |
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Oct 10 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surger, Inc. |
Ultrasonic clamp coagulator apparatus having force limiting clamping mechanism |
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Oct 10 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Coagulator apparatus having indexed rotational positioning |
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Oct 09 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Dual cam trigger for a surgical instrument |
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Jan 11 1991 |
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. |
Ultrasound devices for ablating and removing obstructive matter from anatomical passageways and blood vessels |
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Mar 05 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Method and devices for increasing ultrasonic effects |
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May 01 1997 |
SONICS & MATERIALS, INC |
Power-limit control for ultrasonic surgical instrument |
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Feb 28 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Ultrasonic interlock and method of using the same |
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Aug 19 1996 |
VASCULAR SOLUTIONS |
Ultrasound transmission apparatus and method of using same |
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Oct 16 1997 |
Electrologic of America, Inc.; ELECTROLOGIC OF AMERICA, INC |
Electrical stimulation therapy method and apparatus |
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Oct 10 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Ultrasonic clamp coagulator apparatus having improved clamp arm pivot mount |
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Apr 13 1998 |
Nexus Medical System, Inc. LLC |
Guillotine cutter used with medical procedures |
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Dec 05 1989 |
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Surgical instrument with jaws and movable internal scissors and method for use thereof |
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Oct 17 1996 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Methods and devices for improving blood flow to a heart of a patient |
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Feb 28 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Damping ultrasonic transmission components |
5993465, |
Aug 25 1993 |
Microline Surgical, Inc |
Method of ligating a vessel or duct |
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Aug 26 1996 |
TYNDALE PLAINS-HUNTER, LTD |
Hydrophilic and hydrophobic polyether polyurethanes and uses therefor |
5994855, |
May 07 1998 |
PHILIPS ORAL HEALTHCARE, INC |
Automatic power adjustment system for introductory use of a vibrating device on a human body |
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Sep 07 1995 |
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Universal dissector |
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Apr 30 1998 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Method for using an electrosurgical device on lung tissue |
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Aug 02 1994 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Ultrasonic hemostatic and cutting instrument |
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Dec 18 1997 |
VITALITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC |
Vascular clamps and surgical retractors with directional filaments for tissue engagement |
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Sep 04 1997 |
EP Technologies, Inc. |
Catheter and piston-type actuation device for use with same |
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Jul 22 1993 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Surgical tissue treating device with locking mechanism |
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Aug 27 1997 |
Ethicon, Inc |
Combined bipolar scissor and grasper |
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Aug 14 1997 |
Covidien LP |
Ultrasonic curved blade |
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Mar 02 1999 |
Sound Surgical Technologies LLC |
Pulsed ultrasonic device and method |
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Aug 08 1996 |
APOLLO CAMERA, L L C |
Voice controlled medical text and image reporting system |
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Dec 23 1997 |
MISONIX, INC |
Ultrasonic probe with isolated and teflon coated outer cannula |
6033399, |
Apr 09 1997 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Electrosurgical generator with adaptive power control |
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Oct 04 1996 |
Covidien LP |
Ultrasonic dissection and coagulation system |
6036707, |
Mar 07 1996 |
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, INC |
Catheter device having a selectively flexible housing |
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Oct 24 1995 |
Gyrus Medical Limited |
Electrosurgical hand-held battery-operated instrument |
6048224, |
Oct 09 1997 |
TEKONSHA TOWING SYSTEMS, INC |
Sealed multiple-contact electrical connector |
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Oct 14 1997 |
GUIDED THERAPY SYSTEMS, L L C |
Imaging, therapy, and temperature monitoring ultrasonic system |
6050996, |
Nov 12 1997 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Bipolar electrosurgical instrument with replaceable electrodes |
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Dec 23 1996 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Methods and devices for joining transmission components |
6053906, |
Jun 25 1997 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic operation apparatus |
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Apr 04 1996 |
Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. |
Ultrasound treatment system |
6063050, |
Aug 14 1997 |
Covidien LP |
Ultrasonic dissection and coagulation system |
6063098, |
Dec 23 1996 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Articulable ultrasonic surgical apparatus |
6066132, |
Jun 30 1998 |
Ethicon, Inc |
Articulating endometrial ablation device |
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Dec 24 1997 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic surgical apparatus |
6068627, |
Dec 10 1997 |
Covidien AG; TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG |
Smart recognition apparatus and method |
6068629, |
Feb 04 1997 |
Medtronic, Inc. |
System and methods for tissue mapping and ablation |
6068647, |
Oct 10 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Ultrasonic clamp coagulator apparatus having improved clamp arm tissue pad |
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Mar 10 1995 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Electrosurgery with cooled electrodes |
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Jun 29 1998 |
Novartis AG |
Torsional ultrasound handpiece |
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Feb 07 1992 |
INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES IRELAND LTD |
Ultrasonic surgical apparatus |
6086584, |
Sep 10 1998 |
Ethicon, Inc |
Cellular sublimation probe and methods |
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Apr 13 1998 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Articulating ultrasonic surgical instrument |
6091995, |
Nov 08 1996 |
VERATHON, INC |
Devices, methods, and systems for shrinking tissues |
6096033, |
Jul 20 1998 |
IRVINE BIOMEDICAL, INC |
Medical device having ultrasonic ablation capability |
6099483, |
May 12 1995 |
Symbiosis Corporation |
Jaw assembly for an endoscopic instrument |
6099542, |
Mar 15 1996 |
Medtronic Vascular, Inc |
Catheter apparatus and methodology for generating a fistula on-demand between closely associated blood vessels at a prechosen anatomic site in-vivo |
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Dec 05 1989 |
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Surgical instrument having jaws and an operating channel and method for use thereof |
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Oct 10 1996 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Lockout mechanism for a surgical stapler |
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Feb 17 1998 |
Olympus Corporation |
Medical instrument for use in combination with an endoscope |
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Jul 02 1996 |
Ethicon, Inc |
Systems, methods and apparatus for performing resection/ablation in a conductive medium |
6113598, |
Feb 17 1998 |
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Radiofrequency medical instrument and methods for vessel welding |
6117152, |
Jun 18 1999 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Multi-function ultrasonic surgical instrument |
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Dec 02 1998 |
Pearl I, LLC |
Advanced fulcrum liposuction device |
6126629, |
Dec 18 1998 |
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated |
Multiple port phaco needle |
6129735, |
Jun 21 1996 |
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO , LTD |
Ultrasonic treatment appliance |
6129740, |
Apr 24 1989 |
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Instrument handle design |
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Dec 12 1996 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Multi-component telepresence system and method |
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Sep 21 1998 |
Medicor Corporation |
Electrosurgical instruments |
6132448, |
Jun 19 1998 |
Stryker Corporation |
Endoscopic irrigated bur |
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Feb 27 1994 |
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Apparatus, method and expedient materials for ultrasonic preparation of human and animal hard or soft tissues and of dental or bone replacement materials as well as object obtained thereby |
6139561, |
Apr 16 1998 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic medical instrument |
6142615, |
Mar 25 1997 |
Seiko Epson Corporation |
Ink-jet recording head with piezoelectric device and method for manufacturing the same |
6142994, |
Oct 07 1994 |
EP Technologies, Inc |
Surgical method and apparatus for positioning a diagnostic a therapeutic element within the body |
6144402, |
Jul 08 1997 |
Qualcomm Incorporated |
Internet transaction acceleration |
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Jan 28 1997 |
Telefonaktiebolget LM Ericsson |
Method and device relating to supervision and control of an oscillator signal |
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Jun 03 1997 |
Ethicon, Inc |
Method and apparatus for collecting surgical fluids |
6152923, |
Apr 28 1999 |
Covidien AG; TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG |
Multi-contact forceps and method of sealing, coagulating, cauterizing and/or cutting vessels and tissue |
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Jan 18 1995 |
IMMERSION CORPORATION DELAWARE D B A IMMERSION CORPORATION |
Force feedback interface apparatus including backlash and for generating feel sensations |
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Nov 25 1997 |
Eclipse Surgical Technologies, Inc. |
Selective treatment of endocardial/myocardial boundary |
6159160, |
Sep 03 1998 |
Ethicon, Inc. |
System and method for controlled infusion and pressure monitoring |
6159175, |
Jun 02 1995 |
SURGICAL DESIGN CORPORATION |
Phacoemulsification handpiece, sleeve, and tip |
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May 20 1998 |
WI-LAN TECHNOLOGIES INC |
Surgical irrigation apparatus and methods for use |
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Sep 11 1997 |
Technology Holding Company II |
Articulating endoscopic implant rotator surgical apparatus and method for using same |
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Dec 29 1997 |
SURGICAL DESIGN CORPORATION |
Tips for ultrasonic handpiece |
6165186, |
Dec 18 1997 |
VITALITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC |
Vascular clamps and surgical retractors with directional filaments for tissue engagement |
6165191, |
May 28 1998 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic treating tool |
6174309, |
Feb 11 1999 |
ERBE ELEKTROMEDIZIN GMBH |
Seal & cut electrosurgical instrument |
6174310, |
May 24 1999 |
Kirwan Surgical Products, Inc. |
Bipolar coaxial coagulator having offset connector pin |
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Sep 22 1998 |
Oratec Interventions, Inc. |
Method and apparatus for applying thermal energy to tissue asymmetrically |
6179853, |
Feb 16 1999 |
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Oscillating bone harvesting device |
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May 15 1997 |
PANASONIC ELECTRIC WORKS CO , LTD |
Ultrasonic wave applying apparatus |
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Nov 12 1997 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Bipolar electrosurgical instrument for sealing vessels |
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Mar 09 1999 |
GYRUS MEDICAL, INC |
Electrosurgical forceps with needle electrodes |
6193709, |
May 13 1998 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic treatment apparatus |
6204592, |
Oct 12 1999 |
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Ultrasonic nailing and drilling apparatus |
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Dec 10 1996 |
ENDRESS + HAUSER GMBH + CO |
Device for monitoring a predetermined level in a container |
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Feb 28 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Reusable ultrasonic surgical instrument with removable outer sheath |
6206876, |
Mar 10 1995 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Electrosurgery with cooled electrodes |
6206877, |
Aug 27 1997 |
Ethicon, Inc |
Combined bipolar scissor and grasper and method of forming thereof |
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Jun 07 1995 |
ATL Ultrasound Inc. |
Ultrasonic endoscopic probe |
6210402, |
Nov 22 1995 |
Arthrocare Corporation |
Methods for electrosurgical dermatological treatment |
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Oct 07 1993 |
Covidien AG; TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG |
Automatic control for energy from an electrosurgical generator |
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Jun 21 1999 |
ETHICON, ENDO-SURGERY, INC |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument with removable clamp arm |
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Aug 28 1997 |
AXYA HOLDINGS, INC ; TORNIER, INC |
Suture fastening device |
6228080, |
Apr 09 1997 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Electrosurgical generator with adaptive power control |
6228104, |
Jun 18 1999 |
VITALITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC |
Surgical clamp having replaceable pad |
6231565, |
Jun 18 1997 |
Covidien LP |
Robotic arm DLUs for performing surgical tasks |
6233476, |
May 18 1999 |
ST JUDE MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL HOLDING S À R L |
Medical positioning system |
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Oct 31 1996 |
Ethicon, Inc |
System for fluid retention management |
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Oct 19 1993 |
EP Technologies, Inc. |
Systems and methods for creating lesions in body tissue using segmented electrode assemblies |
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Sep 10 1998 |
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc |
Systems and methods for controlling power in an electrosurgical probe |
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Mar 31 1999 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Combined radio frequency and ultrasonic surgical device |
6252110, |
Jun 25 1997 |
Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd |
Methods for recovering acrylic acid |
6254623, |
Jun 30 1999 |
ETHICON, ENDO-SURGERY, INC |
Ultrasonic clamp coagulator surgical instrument with improved blade geometry |
6257241, |
Mar 31 1999 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Method for repairing tissue defects using ultrasonic radio frequency energy |
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Aug 04 1999 |
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc |
Apodization methods and apparatus for acoustic phased array aperture for diagnostic medical ultrasound transducer |
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Aug 20 1999 |
Chroma Ate Inc. |
Apparatus for charging and discharging a battery device |
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Sep 09 1997 |
Covidien AG; TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG |
Apparatus and method for sealing and cutting tissue |
6270471, |
Dec 23 1997 |
Misonix Incorporated |
Ultrasonic probe with isolated outer cannula |
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Apr 30 1998 |
World Heart Corporation |
Method and apparatus for providing a conductive, amorphous non-stick coating |
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Jun 09 1999 |
Ethicon, Inc |
Surgical instrument and method for treating female urinary incontinence |
6273902, |
Jun 18 1999 |
VITALITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC |
Surgical clamp having replaceable pad |
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Apr 28 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Methods and devices for controlling the vibration of ultrasonic transmission components |
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Aug 04 1997 |
Ethicon, Inc |
Apparatus and method for treating body tissues |
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Oct 23 1998 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Open vessel sealing forceps with disposable electrodes |
6278218, |
Apr 15 1999 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Apparatus and method for tuning ultrasonic transducers |
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Aug 14 1997 |
Covidien LP |
Ultrasonic dissection and coagulation system |
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Jun 29 1998 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery |
Method of balancing asymmetric ultrasonic surgical blades |
6287344, |
Mar 31 1999 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Method for repairing tissue defects using an ultrasonic device |
6290575, |
Mar 01 1999 |
Microline Surgical, Inc |
Surgical ligation clip with increased ligating force |
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Sep 10 1999 |
ASTORA WOMEN S HEALTH, LLC |
Endopelvic fascia treatment for incontinence |
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Jun 21 1999 |
VITALITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC |
Surgical clamp with replaceable clamp members |
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Jun 02 1995 |
SURGICAL DESIGN CORPORATION |
Phacoemulsification handpiece, sleeve, and tip |
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Jun 18 1999 |
VITALITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC |
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Sep 30 1998 |
Olympus Corporation |
Electric medical apparatus |
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Oct 30 1996 |
Ethicon, Inc. |
Surgical tipping apparatus |
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Jun 29 1998 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Curved ultrasonic blade having a trapezoidal cross section |
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Mar 08 1999 |
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Gardening tool |
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Jun 21 1999 |
VITALITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC |
Vascular clamps and surgical retractors with directional filaments for tissue engagement |
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Dec 14 1998 |
Ethicon, Inc |
System for fluid retention management |
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Jul 21 1997 |
Covidien AG; TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG |
Replaceable accessory cord and handswitch |
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Apr 24 1997 |
Gyrus Medical Limited |
Electrosurgical instrument |
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Oct 05 1999 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Blades with functional balance asymmetries for use with ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Jun 29 1998 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Balanced ultrasonic blade including a plurality of balance asymmetries |
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Feb 16 1999 |
Stryker Corporation |
System and method for performing image guided surgery |
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Aug 30 1999 |
General Electric Company |
Method for setting up and controlling confinement media flow in laser shock peening |
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Oct 20 2000 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Hand piece connector |
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Apr 06 1995 |
Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. |
Ultrasound treatment system |
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Oct 22 1999 |
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC |
Silicon equivalent PTC circuit |
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Mar 01 1999 |
Microline Surgical, Inc |
Ligation clip and clip applier |
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Dec 14 1999 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Active load control of ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Jul 24 1996 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Surgical instruments with movable member |
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Sep 09 1996 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Alignment of master and slave in a minimally invasive surgical apparatus |
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Jun 11 1997 |
Institut National de la Santa et de la Recherche Medicale I.N.S.E.R.M. |
Ultrasound applicator for heating an ultrasound absorbent medium |
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Feb 26 2001 |
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Flexible ultrasonic surgical snare |
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Oct 10 1997 |
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) |
Phase locked loop control via inner and outer feedback control circuits |
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Oct 30 1998 |
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG |
Medical instrument for dissecting tissue |
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Oct 17 1996 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Methods and device for improving blood flow to heart of a patient |
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Jun 18 1999 |
VITALITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC |
Surgical clamp having replaceable pad |
6388657, |
Dec 31 1997 |
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Virtual reality keyboard system and method |
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Sep 18 1998 |
ATOSSA THERAPEUTICS, INC |
Methods and systems for treating breast tissue |
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Mar 02 1999 |
Sound Surgical Technologies, LLC |
Pulsed ultrasonic device and method |
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Oct 23 1998 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Vessel sealing system |
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Dec 10 1997 |
Covidien AG; TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG |
Smart recognition apparatus and method |
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Sep 23 1998 |
Covidien AG; TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG |
Electrosurgical device having a dielectrical seal |
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Feb 18 2000 |
FOCAL THERAPEUTICS, INC |
Device for accurately marking tissue |
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Jul 07 1998 |
Medtronic, Inc |
Apparatus and method for creating, maintaining, and controlling a virtual electrode used for the ablation of tissue |
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Jul 08 1998 |
TORNIER, INC ; AXYA HOLDINGS, INC |
Devices and methods for securing sutures and ligatures without knots |
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Jan 26 2000 |
Technology Holding Company II |
Suture organizing and retaining device and base member for surgical retractor |
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Mar 31 1999 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Ultrasonic surgical device having an embedding surface and a coagulating surface |
6416525, |
Jun 08 1999 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic vibrator capable of infallably preventing drops of water from entering the inside of a casing of the vibrator even if autoclave sterilization without a drying process is performed |
6419675, |
Sep 03 1999 |
Conmed Corporation |
Electrosurgical coagulating and cutting instrument |
6423073, |
Jul 23 1999 |
DePuy Mitek, LLC |
Instrument for inserting graft fixation device |
6423082, |
Mar 31 2000 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Ultrasonic surgical blade with improved cutting and coagulation features |
6425906, |
Jan 19 1998 |
SRA Developments Limited |
Ultrasonic cutting tool |
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Apr 16 1998 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic medical instrument |
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Oct 20 1995 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Apparatus and method for thermal treatment of body tissue |
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Mar 09 2000 |
MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLC |
Apparatus and method for minimally invasive surgery using rotational cutting tool |
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May 05 1995 |
Thermage, Inc. |
Apparatus for tissue remodeling |
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Oct 05 1999 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Multifunctional curved blade for use with an ultrasonic surgical instrument |
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Feb 18 1998 |
Storz Endoskop GmbH |
Apparatus for treating body tissue with ultrasound |
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Jun 29 1998 |
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Balanced ultrasonic blade including a plurality of balance asymmetries |
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Nov 10 1999 |
Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha |
Control wire driving mechanism for use in endoscope |
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Oct 09 1997 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Dual cam trigger for a surgical instrument |
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Aug 15 2000 |
Misonix, Incorporated |
Ultrasonic cutting blade with cooling |
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Jun 26 1992 |
SURGICON, INC |
LED illumination system for endoscopic cameras |
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May 26 1999 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Feedback control in an ultrasonic surgical instrument for improved tissue effects |
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Apr 13 1998 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Actuation mechanism for surgical instruments |
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Jan 24 2001 |
SORIN GROUP USA, INC |
Electrosurgical instrument with a longitudinal element for conducting RF energy and moving a cutting element |
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Oct 23 1998 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Endoscopic bipolar electrosurgical forceps |
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Oct 05 1999 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Force limiting mechanism for an ultrasonic surgical instrument |
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Mar 10 1997 |
Applied Medical Resources Corporation |
Surgical clips and clamps |
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Jan 31 2000 |
Mederi RF, LLC; HORIZON CREDIT II LLC |
Graphical user interface for monitoring and controlling use of medical devices |
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Jan 24 2001 |
SORIN GROUP USA, INC |
Electrosurgical instrument with closing tube for conducting RF energy and moving jaws |
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Aug 14 1997 |
Covidien LP |
Ultrasonic curved blade |
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Jun 17 1997 |
Cool Laser Optics, Inc.; COOL LASER OPTICS, INC |
Method and apparatus for temperature control of biologic tissue with simultaneous irradiation |
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Oct 12 2000 |
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Quantum energy surgical device and method |
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Oct 20 2000 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Method for improving the start up of an ultrasonic system under zero load conditions |
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Feb 06 1998 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
RF bipolar end effector for use in electrosurgical instruments |
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Jul 18 1997 |
Cinetic Landis Grinding Limited |
Electrosurgical instrument |
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Dec 08 1998 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Mechanical actuator interface system for robotic surgical tools |
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Apr 15 1999 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Ultrasonic transducer with improved compressive loading |
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Nov 07 2000 |
Stryker Corporation |
Ultrasonic hand piece and ultrasonic horn for use with the same |
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Jun 15 2001 |
Amega Lab, L.L.C. |
Ultrasonic drilling device with arc-shaped probe |
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Mar 30 1994 |
BIO-MECANICA, INC |
Vacuum dome with supporting rim and rim cushion |
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Oct 23 2000 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Electrosurgical systems and techniques for sealing tissue |
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Jan 29 2001 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument with finger actuator |
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Dec 30 1998 |
Xylem IP Holdings LLC |
Device and method for UV-irradiation, especially for disinfecting, flowing liquids with reduced UV-transmission |
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Oct 30 2000 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Cooled, non-sticking electrosurgical devices |
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Mar 06 2000 |
Aesculap AG |
Surgical instrument |
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Jun 30 2000 |
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc |
Medical probe with reduced number of temperature sensor wires |
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Oct 23 1998 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Open vessel sealing forceps with disposable electrodes |
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Jan 10 2000 |
HYDROCISION, INC ; HYDROCISLON, INC |
Liquid jet-powered surgical instruments |
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May 01 1998 |
PERFECT SURGICAL TECHNIQUES, INC |
Bipolar surgical instruments having focused electrical fields |
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Mar 26 2001 |
KOS LIFE SCIENCES, INC |
Ultrasonic scalpel |
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Jun 02 1999 |
Covidien LP |
Carriage assembly for controlling a steering wire steering mechanism within a flexible shaft |
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Oct 05 1999 |
CYBERSONICS, INC |
Ultrasonic device for tissue ablation and sheath for use therewith |
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Sep 25 1990 |
Ethicon, Inc. |
Bone fastener |
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Jun 17 1994 |
Trudell Medical Limited |
Nebulizing catheter system and method of use and manufacture |
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Oct 23 2000 |
Alcon Inc |
Device for use in ophthalmologic procedures |
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May 03 2001 |
National Semiconductor Corporation |
Final discharge of a cell activated by a circuit that senses when a charging fault has occurred |
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Feb 24 2001 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Electrosurgical working end for transecting and sealing tissue |
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Jul 07 1998 |
Medtronic, Inc.; Medtronic, Inc |
Apparatus and method for creating, maintaining, and controlling a virtual electrode used for the ablation of tissue |
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Oct 20 2000 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Method for detecting a loose blade in a hand piece connected to an ultrasonic surgical system |
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Nov 16 2000 |
INTERSECT ENT, INC |
Nasal intubation device and system for intubation |
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May 31 2002 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.; Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Method for minimally invasive surgery in the digestive system |
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Oratec Interventions, Inc |
Method for treating tissue in arthroscopic environment using precooling and apparatus for same |
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Sep 14 2000 |
NUVUE THERAPEUTICS, INC |
Dual action cryoprobe and methods of using the same |
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Jan 24 2001 |
SORIN GROUP USA, INC |
Electrosurgical instrument with minimally invasive jaws |
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Jun 30 2000 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Method of use of an ultrasonic clamp and coagulation apparatus with tissue support surface |
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Jan 31 2001 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Attachments of components of ultrasonic blades or waveguides |
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Apr 19 2001 |
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Insulated surgical scissors including cauterizing tip |
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Feb 12 1998 |
BIOFUSE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC |
Bonding of soft biological tissues by passing high frequency electric current therethrough |
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Mar 12 1997 |
Neomend, Inc. |
Vascular sealing device with microwave antenna |
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Sep 01 1998 |
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High-frequency device for generating a plasma arc for the treatment of biological tissue |
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Feb 04 2000 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic operation apparatus for performing follow-up control of resonance frequency drive of ultrasonic oscillator by digital PLL system using DDS (direct digital synthesizer) |
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Mar 09 1999 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic coagulating/cutting apparatus |
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Dec 22 1999 |
PENTAX Corporation |
Endoscopic tissue collecting instrument |
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Feb 25 2000 |
KARL STORZ GMBH & CO KG |
Instrument for cutting biological and notably human tissue |
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Jul 31 1998 |
ASTORA WOMEN S HEALTH, LLC |
Interspersed heating/cooling to shrink tissues for incontinence |
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Mar 14 2000 |
Alcon Research, Ltd |
Pumping chamber for a liquefaction handpiece |
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May 04 1995 |
Covidien AG; TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG |
Cool-tip radiofrequency thermosurgery electrode system for tumor ablation |
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Mar 05 1999 |
Gyrus Medical Limited |
Electrosurgery system |
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Mar 16 1999 |
The University of Sydney; Unisearch Limited |
Device for use in surgery |
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Apr 27 2000 |
Medtronic Inc.; Medtronic, Inc |
System and method for assessing transmurality of ablation lesions |
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Oct 23 1998 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Endoscopic bipolar electrosurgical forceps |
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May 21 2001 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc; Ethicon Endo-Surgery |
Method for detecting transverse mode vibrations in an ultrasonic hand piece/blade |
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Feb 22 1999 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Articulating ultrasonic surgical shears |
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Feb 01 2000 |
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Electrosurgical knife |
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May 16 2000 |
ATRIONIX, INC |
Apparatus and method incorporating an ultrasound transducer onto a delivery member |
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Aug 24 2001 |
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Vibrating injection needle |
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Jan 03 2002 |
Microline Surgical, Inc |
Combined dissecting, cauterizing, and stapling device |
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Aug 25 1993 |
Microline Surgical, Inc |
Pre-clamping method |
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Feb 25 2002 |
HS West Investments LLC; HS WEST INVESTMENTS, LLC |
Endoscopic instruments and methods for improved bubble aspiration at a surgical site |
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Jul 29 1997 |
Medtronic, Inc. |
Tissue sealing electrosurgery device and methods of sealing tissue |
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Aug 10 2000 |
KALTENBACH & VOIGT GMBH & CO |
Medical and/or dental instrument with oscillatory rod |
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Oct 18 1991 |
United States Surgical Corporation |
Surgical stapling apparatus |
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Jan 24 2001 |
SORIN GROUP USA, INC |
Electrosurgical instrument with an operational sequencing element |
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Jan 11 2001 |
AngioDynamics, Inc |
Bone-treatment instrument and method |
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Mar 21 2001 |
SANUWAVE HEALTH, INC |
Ultrasonic catheter drug delivery method and device |
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Jan 24 2001 |
Datascope Corp |
Electrosurgical instrument with minimally invasive jaws |
6623500, |
Oct 20 2000 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Ring contact for rotatable connection of switch assembly for use in a surgical system |
6623501, |
Apr 05 2000 |
Abbott Diabetes Care Inc |
Reusable ceramic skin-piercing device |
6626848, |
Mar 30 2001 |
Eric M., Neuenfeldt |
Method and device to reduce needle insertion force |
6626926, |
Oct 20 2000 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Method for driving an ultrasonic system to improve acquisition of blade resonance frequency at startup |
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Feb 22 2000 |
ENERGIST LIMITED |
Tissue treatment method |
6633234, |
Oct 20 2000 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Method for detecting blade breakage using rate and/or impedance information |
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Dec 02 1999 |
Olympus Corporation |
Electric operation apparatus |
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Oct 18 1991 |
United States Surtical Corporation |
Surgical stapling apparatus |
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Feb 28 2002 |
MISONIX OPCO, LLC |
Ultrasonic medical treatment device for RF cauterization and related method |
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Apr 26 2001 |
Medtronic, Inc |
Ablation system and method of use |
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Sep 07 1999 |
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc |
Systems and methods to identify and disable re-used single use devices based on cataloging catheter usage |
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Jun 07 1995 |
EP Technologies, Inc. |
Tissue heating and ablation systems and methods which predict maximum tissue temperature |
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Mar 01 1999 |
Microline Surgical, Inc |
Method for applying a ligation clip |
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Mar 01 1999 |
Microline Surgical, Inc |
Ligation clip and clip applier |
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Oct 15 2001 |
Vermon |
Stack based multidimensional ultrasonic transducer array |
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Nov 29 1999 |
PENTAX Corporation |
Endoscopic tissue collecting instrument |
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Oct 23 2000 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Electrosurgical systems and techniques for sealing tissue |
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Jun 01 2001 |
Ethicon-Endo Surgery, Inc. |
Trocar with reinforced obturator shaft |
6660017, |
Jun 29 1998 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Balanced ultrasonic blade including a singular balance asymmetry |
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Oct 20 2000 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Method for detecting presence of a blade in an ultrasonic system |
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Feb 03 1997 |
Cytonix LLC |
Hydrophobic coating compositions, articles coated with said compositions, and processes for manufacturing same |
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Aug 24 1999 |
Olympus Corporation |
Electric treatment system |
6666875, |
Mar 05 1999 |
Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. |
Surgical apparatus permitting recharge of battery-driven surgical instrument in noncontact state |
6669690, |
Apr 06 1995 |
Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. |
Ultrasound treatment system |
6669696, |
Aug 27 1999 |
KARL STORZ SE & CO KG |
Bipolar medical instrument |
6669710, |
Jan 10 2000 |
Hydrocision, Inc. |
Liquid jet-powered surgical instruments |
6673248, |
Feb 02 2000 |
S C Trade & Consult AB |
Apparatus and method of purifying water with ozone |
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Jan 23 2002 |
EHTICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC |
Feedback light apparatus and method for use with an electrosurgical instrument |
6678621, |
Oct 20 2000 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Output displacement control using phase margin in an ultrasonic surgical hand piece |
6679875, |
Feb 20 2001 |
Olympus Corporation |
Medical treatment system |
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Jun 22 1998 |
LINA MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AG |
Electrosurgical device for coagulating and for making incisions, a method of severing blood vessels and a method of coagulating and for making incisions in or severing tissue |
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Oct 20 2000 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Method for detecting transverse vibrations in an ultrasonic hand piece |
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Feb 23 1996 |
GYRUS ACMI, INC |
Submucosal tonsillectomy apparatus and method |
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Aug 14 1997 |
Covidien LP |
Ultrasonic curved blade |
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Dec 10 1997 |
Covidien AG; TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG |
Smart recognition apparatus and method |
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Oct 19 2001 |
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc |
Generator and probe adapter |
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Oct 27 1994 |
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. |
Method of using a catheter for delivery of ultrasonic energy and medicament |
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Sep 03 1998 |
Encapsule Medical, LLC |
Excisional biopsy devices and methods |
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Apr 29 1999 |
Stryker Corporation |
Powered surgical handpiece with integrated irrigator and suction application |
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Dec 21 2000 |
M2S, INC |
Video-based surgical targeting system |
6695782, |
Oct 05 1999 |
CYBERSONICS, INC |
Ultrasonic probe device with rapid attachment and detachment means |
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Jan 24 2001 |
SORIN GROUP USA, INC |
Electrosurgical instrument with a longitudinal element for conducting RF energy and moving a cutting element |
6699214, |
Jan 19 2000 |
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc |
Shear-sensitive injectable delivery system |
6702761, |
Mar 06 2000 |
Fonar Corporation |
Vibration assisted needle device |
6702821, |
Jan 14 2000 |
Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC |
Instrumentation for minimally invasive joint replacement and methods for using same |
6712805, |
Jan 29 2001 |
ULTRA-SONIC TECHNOLOGIES, L L C |
Method and apparatus for intradermal incorporation of microparticles containing encapsulated drugs using low frequency ultrasound |
6716215, |
Oct 29 1999 |
IMAGE-GUIDED NEUROLOGICS, INC |
Cranial drill with sterile barrier |
6719692, |
May 07 1999 |
Aesculap AG |
Rotating surgical tool |
6719765, |
Dec 03 2001 |
P Tech, LLC |
Magnetic suturing system and method |
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Aug 24 2000 |
VITALITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC |
Surgical clamp pads having surface overlay |
6719776, |
Mar 01 2001 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Thumb pad actuator for an ultrasonic surgical instrument |
6722552, |
Jun 30 1999 |
AXYA HOLDINGS, INC ; TORNIER, INC |
Surgical stapler and method of applying plastic staples to body tissue |
6723091, |
Feb 22 2000 |
ENERGIST LIMITED |
Tissue resurfacing |
6731047, |
May 23 2000 |
SAUER GmbH |
Device with ultrasound adapter |
6733498, |
Feb 19 2002 |
BIOFUSE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC |
System and method for control of tissue welding |
6733506, |
Nov 16 2000 |
DEPUY SYNTHES SALES, INC ; DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC; DEPUY MITEK HOLDING CORPORATION; Depuy Synthes Products, LLC; DEPUY SPINE, LLC |
Apparatus and method for attaching soft tissue to bone |
6736813, |
Jan 23 1998 |
Olympus Corporation |
High-frequency treatment tool |
6739872, |
Jun 03 1999 |
Arsline SA |
Security device comprising a stop member for drilling instrument used in particular in dental surgery and device pre-calibrating and storing drilling depth |
6740079, |
Jul 12 2001 |
Covidien AG |
Electrosurgical generator |
6743245, |
Dec 20 1999 |
Alcon Inc |
Asynchronous method of operating microsurgical instruments |
6746284, |
Oct 02 2003 |
Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd. |
Electrical connector assembly having signal and power terminals |
6746443, |
Jul 27 2000 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Roll-pitch-roll surgical tool |
6752154, |
Feb 18 2000 |
FOCAL THERAPEUTICS, INC |
Device for accurately marking tissue |
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Jan 31 2001 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Method and waveguides for changing the direction of longitudinal vibrations |
6755825, |
Sep 15 1999 |
Covidien AG; TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG |
Electrosurgical device having a dielectric seal |
6761698, |
Jul 28 2000 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic operation system |
6762535, |
Nov 07 2001 |
Takesho Co., Ltd. |
Spindle structure in ultrasonic machine and supporting horn used in the same |
6766202, |
Aug 30 1999 |
Arthrocare Corp. |
Systems and methods for intradermal collagen stimulation |
6770072, |
Oct 22 2001 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Electrosurgical jaw structure for controlled energy delivery |
6773409, |
Sep 19 2001 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Surgical system for applying ultrasonic energy to tissue |
6773434, |
Sep 18 2001 |
Ethicon, Inc |
Combination bipolar forceps and scissors instrument |
6773435, |
Jan 24 2001 |
SORIN GROUP USA, INC |
Electrosurgical instrument with closing tube for conducting RF energy and moving jaws |
6773443, |
Jul 31 2000 |
Regents of the University of Minnesota |
Method and apparatus for taking a biopsy |
6773444, |
Oct 05 1999 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Blades with functional balance asymmetries for use with ultrasonic surgical instruments |
6775575, |
Feb 26 2001 |
NTERO SURGICAL, INC |
System and method for reducing post-surgical complications |
6778023, |
Jul 31 2001 |
Nokia Technologies Oy |
Tunable filter and method of tuning a filter |
6783524, |
Apr 19 2001 |
KRANOS IP II CORPORATION |
Robotic surgical tool with ultrasound cauterizing and cutting instrument |
6786382, |
Jul 09 2003 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical stapling instrument incorporating an articulation joint for a firing bar track |
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Nov 14 2002 |
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Pneumatically powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument with audible and visual feedback features |
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Nov 20 2003 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Electrically conductive/insulative over-shoe for tissue fusion |
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Nov 17 2003 |
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Bipolar forceps having monopolar extension |
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Aug 28 2003 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic treatment device and ultrasonic treatment system |
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Sep 26 2005 |
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Feb 18 2005 |
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Jul 30 2003 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic treatment apparatus |
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Jun 04 2002 |
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University |
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Jan 31 2006 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Surgical instrument having a removable battery |
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Sep 21 2005 |
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Surgical stapling instruments with collapsible features for controlling staple height |
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TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Vessel sealer and divider with non-conductive stop members |
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Mar 22 2002 |
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Powered surgical apparatus, method of manufacturing powered surgical apparatus, and method of using powered surgical apparatus |
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Nov 08 2004 |
Cilag GmbH International |
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Switch control apparatus for controlling functions of a switch by displaying information relating to the switch controlling a plurality of medical devices |
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Jul 06 2006 |
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May 15 2003 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Tissue sealer with non-conductive variable stop members and method of sealing tissue |
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Mar 31 2005 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Electrosurgical forceps with slow closure sealing plates and method of sealing tissue |
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Oct 05 1999 |
CYBERSONICS, INC |
Ultrasonic medical device operating in a transverse mode |
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Nov 12 2003 |
Applied Medical Resources Corporation |
Overmolded grasper jaw |
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Jun 10 2005 |
Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd. |
Ferromagnetic powder for dust core |
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Jul 12 2006 |
Apyx Medical Corporation |
Planar transformer power supply |
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Anti-extravasation sheath and method |
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Oct 05 1999 |
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Ultrasonic device for tissue ablation and sheath for use therewith |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument incorporating an electrically actuated articulation mechanism |
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Surgical stapling instrument with mechanical mechanism for limiting maximum tissue compression |
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Jun 18 2007 |
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Cable driven surgical stapling and cutting instrument with apparatus for preventing inadvertent cable disengagement |
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TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Vessel sealing instrument |
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The Boeing Company |
Magnetic field concentrator for electromagnetic forming |
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Covidien LP |
Electrosurgical instrument and method |
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Mar 28 2002 |
SRA Developments Limited |
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
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Dissection and welding of tissue |
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Integrated three-port receptacle and method for connecting hand and foot switched electrosurgical accessories |
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TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
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Jun 24 2008 |
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Jun 22 2007 |
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Surgical stapling instrument with an articulating end effector |
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Foster-Miller, Inc |
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TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Electrosurgical system employing multiple electrodes and method thereof |
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Feb 18 2005 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
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Feb 18 2005 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Surgical instrument having fluid actuated opposing jaws |
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Olympus Corporation |
Operation system |
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Jan 06 2003 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic treatment device |
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Apr 11 2003 |
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc |
Ultrasonic subcutaneous dissection tool incorporating fluid delivery |
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Aug 16 2005 |
Konica Minolta Opto, Inc. |
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Motor-driven surgical cutting and fastening instrument with articulatable end effector |
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Sep 11 2003 |
Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc |
Impulsive percussion instruments for endplate preparation |
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Microline Surgical, Inc |
Clip applier tool having a discharge configuration |
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Bacoustics, LLC |
Apparatus and methods for the selective removal of tissue using combinations of ultrasonic energy and cryogenic energy |
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NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L P |
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Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc |
Devices and techniques for a minimally invasive disc space preparation and implant insertion |
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Surgical clamp |
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Aug 25 1993 |
Microline Surgical, Inc |
Surgical ligation clip and method for use thereof |
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May 10 2006 |
SOURCE ONE CABLE TECHNOLOGY, INC |
Disposable surgical connector |
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May 23 2006 |
Ultralife Corporation |
Complete discharge device |
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Icron Technologies Corporation |
Method and apparatus for distributing USB hub functions across a network |
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Jun 18 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical cutting instrument with improved closure system |
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Oct 04 2002 |
Covidien LP |
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Apr 21 2005 |
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc |
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Jun 13 2003 |
Covidien AG |
Vessel sealer and divider for use with small trocars and cannulas |
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Apr 25 2006 |
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Jun 22 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical stapling instrument with an anti-back up mechanism |
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Surgical stapling instruments structured for pump-assisted delivery of medical agents |
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Ultrasound medical instrument having a medical ultrasonic blade |
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TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
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Oct 08 2004 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Bilateral foot jaws |
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Jul 06 2005 |
Arthrocare Corporation |
Fuse-electrode electrosurgical apparatus |
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Jan 16 2004 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Electrosurgical instrument with replaceable cartridge |
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Oct 06 2006 |
Covidien LP |
Surgical instrument including a locking assembly |
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TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
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Nov 22 2004 |
Design Standards Corporation |
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
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Olympus Corporation |
Endoscopic lithotripsy apparatus and lithotripsy method of treatment object using the apparatus |
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Medtronic Advanced Energy LLC |
Fluid-assisted medical device |
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Olympus Corporation |
Coagulating cutter |
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TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Surgical instrument with guided laterally moving articulation member |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical stapling instrument with a geared return mechanism |
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CLUTTERFREE DENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC |
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Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. |
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Surgical cutting and stapling device with closure apparatus for limiting maximum tissue compression force |
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Olympus Corporation |
Surgical instrument |
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Jan 10 2006 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Surgical instrument having an articulating end effector |
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Gyrus Ent, L.L.C. |
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System for electrosurgical tissue treatment in the presence of electrically conductive fluid |
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Microline Surgical, Inc |
Surgical ligation clip |
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Olympus Corporation |
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Washington, University of |
Use of contrast agents to increase the effectiveness of high intensity focused ultrasound therapy |
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MICROFABRICA INC |
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Oct 30 2003 |
ENDOBOTICS, LLC |
Surgical instrument |
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Oct 18 2004 |
Black & Decker Inc |
Cordless power system |
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ST JUDE MEDICAL, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DIVISION, INC |
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Jun 29 2001 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Platform link wrist mechanism |
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Gyrus ENT L.L.C. |
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Sep 28 2007 |
Covidien LP |
Articulation mechanism for surgical instrument |
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TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Incorporating rapid cooling in tissue fusion heating processes |
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May 21 2004 |
DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC |
MRI biopsy device |
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Aug 16 2006 |
ENDOBOTICS, LLC |
Surgical instrument |
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Mar 22 2004 |
Alcon Inc |
Method of controlling a surgical system based on a load on the cutting tip of a handpiece |
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Jun 06 2003 |
TELEA MEDICAL GROUP S R L |
Electronic coagulation scalpel |
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Nov 30 2006 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic treatment apparatus |
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Jun 03 2005 |
Covidien LP |
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Jul 11 2006 |
Olympus Corporation |
Treatment device |
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Aug 19 2005 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic coagulation and cutting apparatus |
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Jun 17 2003 |
Covidien LP |
Surgical stapling device |
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May 03 2004 |
ENDO OPERATIONS LIMITED |
Surgical implants and related methods |
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Sep 30 2005 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
In-line vessel sealer and divider |
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Covidien LP |
Surgical stapler with universal articulation and tissue pre-clamp |
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Inasurgica, LLC |
Four function surgical instrument |
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Hill-Rom Services, Inc |
Universal communications, monitoring, tracking, and control system for a healthcare facility |
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SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC |
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Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic surgical system |
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KRT INVESTORS, INC |
Method and apparatus for the treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus |
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LG Electronics Inc |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Endoscopic surgical instrument with a handle that can articulate with respect to the shaft |
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Feb 19 2002 |
Atricure, Inc |
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May 10 2002 |
Covidien LP |
Electrosurgical stapling apparatus |
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Motor-driven surgical cutting and fastening instrument with user feedback system |
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Nov 20 2003 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
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Covidien LP |
Vessel sealer and divider for large tissue structures |
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Surgical stapler |
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Motor-driven surgical cutting and fastening instrument with adaptive user feedback |
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Jun 13 2003 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Vessel sealer and divider having a variable jaw clamping mechanism |
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Hansen Medical, Inc. |
Flexible instrument |
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TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Bipolar concentric electrode assembly for soft tissue fusion |
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TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
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Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Grip strength with tactile feedback for robotic surgery |
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
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Olympus Corporation |
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
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Cilag GmbH International |
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Olympus Corporation |
Curative treatment system, curative treatment device, and treatment method for living tissue using energy |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument articulation joint cover |
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NISSAN MOTOR CO , LTD |
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TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Open vessel sealing instrument with hourglass cutting mechanism and over-ratchet safety |
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Jan 25 2006 |
The Regents of the University of Michigan |
Surgical instrument and method for use thereof |
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Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic treatment apparatus, method of assembling and disassembling ultrasonic treatment apparatus, and ultrasonic treatment system |
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Feb 14 2008 |
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Surgical stapling apparatus with control features operable with one hand |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument having a common trigger for actuating an end effector closing system and a staple firing system |
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TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
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Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Robotic tool with wristed monopolar electrosurgical end effectors |
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Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument having a directional switching mechanism |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Lockout arrangement for a surgical stapler |
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Covidien LP |
Connection cable and method for activating a voltage-controlled generator |
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Jan 13 2004 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic treatment apparatus |
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Jan 31 2006 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument having recording capabilities |
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Oct 08 2004 |
Cilag GmbH International |
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Artemis Medical, Inc. |
Tissue separating and localizing catheter assembly |
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Hologic, Inc; Biolucent, LLC; Cytyc Corporation; CYTYC SURGICAL PRODUCTS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; SUROS SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC ; Third Wave Technologies, INC; Gen-Probe Incorporated |
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TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Insulating boot for electrosurgical forceps |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Energy-based medical treatment system and method |
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Feb 14 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical stapling apparatus with articulatable components |
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Arthrocare Corporation |
Ablation apparatus having reduced nerve stimulation and related methods |
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Apparatus and method for performing an endoscopic mucosal resection |
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Jan 12 2006 |
INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES IRELAND LTD |
Endoscopic ultrasonic surgical aspirator for use in fluid filled cavities |
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Apr 29 2005 |
LIVNEH, STEVE |
Forceps for performing endoscopic or arthroscopic surgery |
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Sep 11 2007 |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO , LTD |
Ultrasonic transducer which is either crimped or welded during assembly |
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Bacoustics, LLC |
Portable ultrasound device for the treatment of wounds |
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Nov 20 2003 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Electrosurgical pencil with advanced ES controls |
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Sep 30 2005 |
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP AG; Covidien AG |
Insulating boot for electrosurgical forceps |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Electroactive polymer-based actuation mechanism for grasper |
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Finger operated switch for controlling a surgical handpiece |
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Nov 08 2005 |
Trustees of Boston University |
Manipulators employing multiple deformable elongate members |
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May 20 2003 |
DSM IP ASSETS B V |
Method of preparing nano-structured surface coatings and coated articles |
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Microline Surgical, Inc |
Battery powered electrosurgical system |
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Coumarin derivative having antitumor activity |
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Method and system for controlling output of RF medical generator |
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Olympus Corporation |
Surgical instrument |
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Covidien LP |
Surgical stapler having an articulation mechanism |
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Olympus Corporation |
Energy accessory |
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MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLC |
Tissue welding and cutting apparatus and method |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument with automatically reconfigurable articulating end effector |
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Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic treatment apparatus, endoscope apparatus, and treatment method |
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Mar 27 2003 |
Terumo Kabushiki Kaisha |
Energy based devices and methods for treatment of anatomic tissue defects |
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Mar 23 2005 |
MISONIX OPCO, LLC |
Ultrasonic wound debrider probe and method of use |
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Covidien AG |
Vessel sealing instrument with electrical cutting mechanism |
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Olympus Corporation |
Curative treatment system, curative treatment device, and treatment method for living tissue using energy |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasound medical system |
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Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc |
Endoscopic medical instrument and related methods of use |
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Electrosurgical instrument and method of use |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Electrically self-powered surgical instrument with manual release |
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Medtronic, Inc |
Transmural ablation systems and methods |
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Medtronic, Inc |
Electrosurgical hemostat |
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Pliers for forming orthodontic wires |
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Conmed Corporation |
Electrosurgical generator and method for cross-checking output power |
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Medtronic Advanced Energy LLC |
Fluid-assisted medical devices, systems and methods |
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Cilag GmbH International |
End effectors for a surgical cutting and stapling instrument |
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Electrosurgical instrument |
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COVIDIEN LP, FORMERLY KNOWN AS TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP |
Precision ablating method |
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Surgical tool system with a powred handpiece and a console, the console able to provide energization signals to the handpiece in either a motor drive mode or a direct drive mode |
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Medical suction and irrigation device |
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Alcon Inc |
Ultrasonic knife |
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Powered articulatable surgical cutting and fastening instrument with flexible drive member |
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Olympus Corporation |
Treatment apparatus |
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May 19 2006 |
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Electric surgical instrument with optimized power supply and drive |
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Fat removal and nerve protection device and method |
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Method and system for medical instrument sterilization containers |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Clamp mechanism for use with an ultrasonic surgical instrument |
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Apyx Medical Corporation |
Method to generate a plasma stream for performing electrosurgery |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument blades |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic device for cutting and coagulating with stepped output |
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Method of assembling a cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device |
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Circular surgical stapling instrument with anvil locking system |
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True multi-fire surgical stapler configured to fire staples of different sizes |
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Thermal management algorithm for phacoemulsification system |
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Ultrasonic horn for removal of hard tissue |
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Medical system |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Mechanism for assembly of ultrasonic instrument |
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Electrosurgical instrument that directs energy delivery and protects adjacent tissue |
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Electrosurgical medical system and method |
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Surgical stapler with discrete staple height adjustment and tactile feedback |
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Articulating endoscope instrument |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical stapler comprising a staple pocket |
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Surgical tool having positively positionable tendon-actuated multi-disk wrist joint |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments |
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Olympus Corporation |
Surgical operating apparatus |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Medical ultrasound system and handpiece and methods for making and tuning |
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Tissue ablation using pulse modulated radio frequency energy |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Medical ultrasound system and handpiece and methods for making and tuning |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Pneumatically powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument with electrical feedback |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Accessing data stored in a memory of a surgical instrument |
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Surgical devices incorporating liquid jet assisted tissue manipulation and methods for their use |
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Method for performing high speed surgical procedures |
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Microline Surgical, Inc |
Ligation clip applier |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical shears and method for sealing a blood vessel using same |
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Nov 30 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Folded ultrasonic end effectors with increased active length |
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Jun 29 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical stapling systems and staple cartridges for deploying surgical staples with tissue compression features |
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Method and system for using common subchannel to assess the operating characteristics of transducers |
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Covidien AG |
Method of maintaining constant movement of a cutting blade on an ultrasonic waveguide |
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Covidien LP |
Low energy or minimum disturbance method for measuring frequency response functions of ultrasonic surgical devices in determining optimum operating point |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Motor-driven surgical cutting instrument |
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Olympus Corporation |
Endoscope therapeutic device |
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Method and apparatus for tissue ablation |
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Covidien LP |
Ultrasonic needle driver |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments |
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Jul 18 2008 |
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Covidien LP |
Wireless electrosurgical controller |
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Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic therapeutic devices |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument and cartilage and bone shaping blades therefor |
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Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device |
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Dec 07 2006 |
Aesculap AG |
Surgical switch mode power supply and surgical DC power tool |
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Jun 30 2005 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Robotic surgical instruments with a fluid flow control system for irrigation, aspiration, and blowing |
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Covidien LP |
Vessel sealing cutting assemblies |
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Sep 17 2008 |
Covidien LP |
Dual durometer insulating boot for electrosurgical forceps |
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Apr 06 2001 |
Covidien AG |
Vessel sealer and divider with non-conductive stop members |
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Oct 05 1999 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Blades with functional balance asymmetries for use with ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Feb 26 2008 |
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Flexible hollow spine with locking feature and manipulation structure |
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May 19 2009 |
Covidien LP |
Tissue impedance measurement using a secondary frequency |
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Jul 08 2009 |
Covidien LP |
Electrosurgical jaws with offset knife |
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Dec 01 2005 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic medical instrument and medical instrument connection assembly |
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Apr 07 2009 |
Covidien LP |
Vessel sealer and divider with blade deployment alarm |
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Jul 31 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument with modulator |
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Aug 06 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic device for cutting and coagulating with stepped output |
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Jul 27 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Multiple end effectors ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Aug 15 2008 |
Covidien LP |
Method of transferring pressure in an articulating surgical instrument |
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Jul 14 2008 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Endoscopic translumenal articulatable steerable overtube |
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Dec 30 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Dampening device for endoscopic surgical stapler |
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Jun 19 2008 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic surgical apparatus |
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Apr 24 2009 |
Covidien LP |
Electrosurgical tissue sealer and cutter |
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Aug 19 2005 |
Covidien AG |
Single action tissue sealer |
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Oct 14 2005 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Medical ultrasound system and handpiece and methods for making and tuning |
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Jan 18 2006 |
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Ultrasound treatment clamp |
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Feb 24 2009 |
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Medical instrument for grasping surgical suture material |
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May 19 2006 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Method for operating an electrical surgical instrument with optimal tissue compression |
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Jan 28 2009 |
Olympus Corporation |
Treatment system for surgery and control method of treatment system for surgery |
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Vessel sealing system |
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Epicardial mapping and ablation catheter |
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Covidien LP |
Apparatus, system, and method for performing an electrosurgical procedure |
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Apr 20 2001 |
Covidien LP |
Bipolar or ultrasonic surgical device |
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Covidien AG |
Method and system for programming and controlling an electrosurgical generator system |
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Mar 19 2009 |
Covidien LP |
System and method for return electrode monitoring |
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Jan 24 2006 |
Covidien LP |
Endoscopic vessel sealer and divider for large tissue structures |
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Aug 20 2010 |
Covidien LP |
Surgical instrument configured for use with interchangeable hand grips |
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Interchangeable surgical instrument |
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Covidien AG |
Method and system for programming and controlling an electrosurgical generator system |
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May 23 2008 |
Gyrus Medical Limited |
Electrosurgical generator and system |
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Dec 07 2007 |
ZEVEX, INC |
Ultrasonic instrument using langevin type transducers to create transverse motion |
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Mar 14 2003 |
Thermosurgery Technologies, Inc. |
Hyperthermia treatment systems and methods |
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Jun 22 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical stapling instrument with an articulatable end effector |
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Jun 24 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Feb 11 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Methods of using ultrasonically powered surgical instruments with rotatable cutting implements |
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Sep 29 2009 |
Covidien LP |
Vessel sealing jaw with offset sealing surface |
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Feb 02 2010 |
Covidien LP |
Surgical instrument for joining tissue |
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Sep 30 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Variable surgical access device |
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Mar 19 2008 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless medical cauterization and cutting device |
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Oct 11 2001 |
Covidien LP |
Long ultrasonic cutting blade formed of laminated smaller blades |
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Oct 10 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic device for cutting and coagulating |
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Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device |
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Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Method of maintaining constant movement of a cutting blade of an ultrasonic waveguide |
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Aug 26 2009 |
Covidien AG |
Method of switching a cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device |
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Jun 24 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Transducer arrangements for ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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LIPOSONIX, INC |
Articulating arm for medical procedures |
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Aug 26 2009 |
Covidien AG |
Two-stage switch for cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device |
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Methods for control of energy delivery to multiple energy delivery devices |
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Cilag GmbH International |
Transducer arrangements for ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Apr 04 2001 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.; Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument incorporating fluid management |
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Jul 27 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Aug 31 2005 |
Alcon Inc |
Pulse manipulation for controlling a phacoemulsification surgical system |
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Oct 14 2003 |
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Vacuum assisted biopsy needle set |
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Apr 22 2008 |
Covidien LP |
Jaw closure detection system |
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Jun 01 2006 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Tissue pad ultrasonic surgical instrument |
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Nov 08 2007 |
AngioDynamics, Inc.; AngioDynamics, Inc |
Articulatable device for delivering therapeutic energy to tissue |
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Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device |
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Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device |
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Nov 30 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Folded ultrasonic end effectors with increased active length |
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Jan 22 2010 |
Biosense Webster, Inc |
Catheter having a force sensing distal tip |
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Mar 30 2007 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Detachable end effectors |
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Mar 19 2008 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless medical cauterization and cutting device |
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Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device |
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Jan 03 2006 |
Olympus Corporation |
High efficiency, precision electrosurgical apparatus and method |
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Jan 08 2012 |
Vibrynt, Inc |
Methods, instruments and devices for extragastric reduction of stomach volume |
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Feb 11 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instruments with partially rotating blade and fixed pad arrangement |
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Feb 14 2008 |
Covidien LP |
End effector assembly for electrosurgical device |
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Feb 22 2008 |
Covidien LP |
Monocoque jaw design |
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Oct 28 2009 |
Covidien LP |
Apparatus for tissue sealing |
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Nov 19 2003 |
Covidien AG |
Open vessel sealing instrument with cutting mechanism |
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Mar 22 2006 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Composite end effector for an ultrasonic surgical instrument |
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Feb 05 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Sterilizable surgical instrument |
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Jun 05 2008 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Manually articulating devices |
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Feb 25 2010 |
Covidien LP |
Articulating endoscopic surgical clip applier |
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Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device |
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Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device |
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Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device |
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AURIS HEALTH, INC |
Rotational apparatus system and method for a robotic instrument system |
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Feb 05 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments and components for use in sterile environments |
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Mar 09 2009 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
User interfaces for electrosurgical tools in robotic surgical systems |
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Covidien AG |
Method of assembling a cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device |
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Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device |
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Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device |
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Feb 11 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument with comb-like tissue trimming device |
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Mar 09 2009 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Adaptable integrated energy control system for electrosurgical tools in robotic surgical systems |
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Oct 30 2007 |
Mitsubishi Materials Corporation |
Cutting tool with detachable insert, head member and tool body of the same |
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Sep 30 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical access device with protective element |
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Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device and method |
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Sep 30 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Multiple port surgical access device |
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Aug 27 2009 |
Tyco Healthcare Group LP |
Vessel sealer and divider with knife lockout |
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Aug 29 2006 |
MISONIX OPCO, LLC |
Ultrasonic wound debrider probe and method of use |
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Jul 31 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device and method |
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Jun 01 2006 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Mechanism for assembly of ultrasonic instrument |
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Feb 26 2010 |
Covidien LP |
De-tensioning mechanism for articulation drive cables |
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Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Method of powering a surgical instrument |
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Dec 29 2006 |
ST JUDE MEDICAL, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DIVISION, INC |
Steerable ablation device |
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Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless hand-held ultrasonic cautery cutting device |
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Feb 27 2004 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical shears and tissue pad for same |
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May 16 2011 |
Covidien LP |
Medical ultrasound instrument with articulated jaws |
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Jul 14 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments with electrodes |
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Aug 13 2008 |
Olympus Corporation |
Treatment apparatus and electro-surgical device |
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Dec 30 2002 |
GYRUS ACMI, INC D B A OLYMPUS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES AMERICA |
Dual probe with floating inner probe |
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Oct 28 2009 |
Olympus Corporation |
Biological-tissue joining apparatus |
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Apr 30 2002 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Electrosurgical instrument and method |
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Feb 27 2004 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical shears and method for sealing a blood vessel using same |
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Jul 15 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Rotating transducer mount for ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Feb 11 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Rotatable cutting implement arrangements for ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Jan 10 2007 |
Ethicon LLC |
Drive interface for operably coupling a manipulatable surgical tool to a robot |
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Nov 19 2010 |
Covidien LP |
Surgical device |
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Mar 31 2008 |
Covidien LP |
Automated assembly device to tolerate blade variation |
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Feb 05 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical stapling instrument comprising an articulation joint |
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Sep 30 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical access device |
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May 19 2009 |
Covidien LP |
Tissue impedance measurement using a secondary frequency |
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Feb 11 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Dual purpose surgical instrument for cutting and coagulating tissue |
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Apr 17 2009 |
DOMAIN SURGICAL, INC |
Inductively heated multi-mode bipolar surgical tool |
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Jun 02 2010 |
Covidien LP |
Apparatus for performing an electrosurgical procedure |
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Apr 12 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical cutting and sealing instruments with cam-actuated jaws |
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Feb 03 2006 |
THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY EURATOM |
Robotic surgical system for performing minimally invasive medical procedures |
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STMICROELECTRONICS ROUSSET SAS |
Multiple-channel transmission over a single-wire bus |
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Covidien LP |
Optimal geometries for creating current densities in a bipolar electrode configuration |
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Nov 30 2001 |
Covidien LP |
Surgical device |
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Oct 14 2005 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Medical ultrasound system and handpiece and methods for making and tuning |
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Jul 31 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments |
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Feb 12 2010 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument |
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Jul 27 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic end effectors with increased active length |
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Apr 06 2007 |
Hologic, Inc; Biolucent, LLC; Cytyc Corporation; CYTYC SURGICAL PRODUCTS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; SUROS SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC ; Third Wave Technologies, INC; Gen-Probe Incorporated |
Systems, methods and devices for performing gynecological procedures |
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Aug 06 2008 |
ENCISION INC |
Multifunctional surgical instrument with flexible end effector tools |
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Jan 15 2007 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic operating apparatus |
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Feb 11 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonically powered surgical instruments with rotating cutting implement |
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Apr 22 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical instrument comprising closing and firing systems |
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Oct 21 2009 |
Covidien LP |
Methods for ultrasonic tissue sensing and feedback |
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Oct 21 2009 |
Covidien LP |
Methods for ultrasonic tissue sensing and feedback |
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Jan 11 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical stapling device with a curved end effector |
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Aug 06 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue |
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Jun 24 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Housing arrangements for ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Feb 29 2008 |
SURGICAL INNOVATIONS LIMITED |
Handle for a surgical instrument and surgical instrument assembly |
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Sep 15 2009 |
Olympus Corporation |
Endoscopic treatment tool |
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May 07 2010 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Compound angle laparoscopic methods and devices |
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Mar 31 2008 |
Applied Medical Resources Corporation |
Electrosurgical system |
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Aug 19 2003 |
Kaneka Corporation |
Bipolar high frequency treatment device |
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Jul 20 2011 |
Covidien LP |
Articulating surgical apparatus |
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Sep 23 2009 |
Covidien LP |
Methods and apparatus for smart handset design in surgical instruments |
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Sep 09 2009 |
Covidien LP |
Apparatus and method of controlling cutting blade travel through the use of etched features |
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Jan 29 2010 |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. |
Apparatus and method for displaying capacity and charge/discharge state of battery in portable device |
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Feb 14 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical stapling instruments with cam-driven staple deployment arrangements |
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Feb 14 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Robotically-controlled surgical end effector system with rotary actuated closure systems |
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Oct 09 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument for transmitting energy to tissue comprising a movable electrode or insulator |
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Apr 06 2007 |
Hologic, Inc; Biolucent, LLC; Cytyc Corporation; CYTYC SURGICAL PRODUCTS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; SUROS SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC ; Third Wave Technologies, INC; Gen-Probe Incorporated |
Method, system and device for tissue removal |
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Jul 26 2005 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical stapling and cutting device and method for using the device |
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Nov 21 2007 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Bipolar forceps |
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Feb 11 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Outer sheath and blade arrangements for ultrasonic surgical instruments |
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Jul 31 2002 |
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Tool member cover and cover deployment device |
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Dec 21 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Use of biomarkers and therapeutic agents with surgical devices |
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Oct 23 1998 |
Covidien AG |
Vessel sealing system |
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Nov 30 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument blades |
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May 08 2003 |
TELEFLEX LIFE SCIENCES LLC |
Apparatus and method for endovascular device guiding and positioning using physiological parameters |
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Jan 12 2009 |
AURIS HEALTH, INC |
Modular interfaces and drive actuation through barrier |
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Sep 23 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Robotically-controlled motorized surgical end effector system with rotary actuated closure systems having variable actuation speeds |
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Mar 26 2007 |
DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC |
System, apparatus, and method for cutting bone during an orthopaedic surgical procedure |
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Jul 14 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments with electrodes |
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Jun 04 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Shiftable drive interface for robotically-controlled surgical tool |
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Feb 14 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Motorized cutting and fastening instrument having control circuit for optimizing battery usage |
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Oct 09 2009 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Magnetic surgical sled with locking arm |
8623016, |
Jun 28 2004 |
ERBE ELEKTROMEDIZIN GMBH |
Electrosurgical instrument |
8623027, |
Oct 05 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ergonomic surgical instruments |
8623044, |
Apr 12 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Cable actuated end-effector for a surgical instrument |
8628529, |
Oct 26 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument with magnetic clamping force |
8628534, |
Feb 02 2005 |
Depuy Synthes Products, LLC |
Ultrasonic cutting device |
8632461, |
Jun 21 2005 |
Philips Electronics Ltd |
System, method and apparatus for navigated therapy and diagnosis |
8636736, |
Feb 14 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Motorized surgical cutting and fastening instrument |
8638428, |
Jun 01 2010 |
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Method and apparatus for using optical feedback to detect fiber breakdown during surgical laser procedures |
8640788, |
Nov 13 2009 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Motor interface for parallel drive shafts within an independently rotating member |
8641663, |
Mar 27 2008 |
ST JUDE MEDICAL, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DIVISION, INC |
Robotic catheter system input device |
8647350, |
Aug 11 2009 |
Datascope Corp |
Delivery device and method for compliant tissue fasteners |
8650728, |
Jun 24 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Method of assembling a transducer for a surgical instrument |
8651230, |
Jul 03 2007 |
Industrial Sonomechanics, LLC |
High capacity ultrasonic reactor system |
8652120, |
Jan 10 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument with wireless communication between control unit and sensor transponders |
8652132, |
Mar 24 2011 |
Olympus Corporation |
Grasping treatment device |
8652155, |
Jul 27 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments |
8659208, |
Jun 14 2007 |
MISONIX OPCO, LLC |
Waveform generator for driving electromechanical device |
8663220, |
Jul 15 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instruments |
8663222, |
Sep 07 2010 |
Covidien LP |
Dynamic and static bipolar electrical sealing and cutting device |
8663262, |
Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Battery assembly for battery-powered surgical instruments |
8668691, |
Apr 24 2009 |
Covidien LP |
Electrosurgical tissue sealer and cutter |
8668710, |
May 21 2008 |
SRA Developments Limited |
Ultrasonic tissue dissector |
8684253, |
Jan 10 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument with wireless communication between a control unit of a robotic system and remote sensor |
8685016, |
Jan 24 2006 |
Covidien AG |
System and method for tissue sealing |
8685020, |
May 17 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments and end effectors therefor |
8690582, |
Sep 26 2005 |
Apple Inc. |
Magnetic connector for electronic device |
8691268, |
Dec 31 2002 |
Ultra-Sonic Technologies, L.L.C. |
Transdermal delivery using encapsulated agent released by ultrasound and/or heat |
8695866, |
Oct 01 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument having a power control circuit |
8696366, |
Apr 03 2012 |
Inhon International Co. Ltd. |
Connector module having a male connector and a female connector each having a magnetic part, a cathode contact and an anode contact |
8696665, |
Mar 26 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical cutting and sealing instrument with reduced firing force |
8702609, |
Jul 27 2007 |
MERIDIAN CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC |
Image-guided intravascular therapy catheters |
8702704, |
Jul 23 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical cutting and sealing instrument |
8704425, |
Aug 06 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic device for cutting and coagulating with stepped output |
8708213, |
Jan 31 2006 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument having a feedback system |
8709031, |
Jul 31 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Methods for driving an ultrasonic surgical instrument with modulator |
8709035, |
Apr 12 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical cutting and sealing instruments with jaws having a parallel closure motion |
8715270, |
Dec 01 2006 |
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc |
Multi-part instrument systems and methods |
8715277, |
Dec 08 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Control of jaw compression in surgical instrument having end effector with opposing jaw members |
8715306, |
Oct 08 2004 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Tissue pad for use with an ultrasonic surgical instrument |
8721640, |
Oct 06 2006 |
Covidien LP |
Endoscopic vessel sealer and divider having a flexible articulating shaft |
8721657, |
Jan 13 2006 |
Olympus Corporation |
Medical instrument |
8734443, |
Jan 24 2006 |
Covidien LP |
Vessel sealer and divider for large tissue structures |
8734476, |
Oct 13 2011 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Coupling for slip ring assembly and ultrasonic transducer in surgical instrument |
8747238, |
Jun 28 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Rotary drive shaft assemblies for surgical instruments with articulatable end effectors |
8747351, |
Aug 28 2009 |
Biosense Webster, Inc. |
Catheter with multi-functional control handle having linear mechanism |
8747404, |
Oct 09 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument for transmitting energy to tissue comprising non-conductive grasping portions |
8749116, |
Aug 06 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue |
8752264, |
Mar 06 2012 |
Covidien LP |
Surgical tissue sealer |
8752749, |
Feb 14 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Robotically-controlled disposable motor-driven loading unit |
8753338, |
Jun 10 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical instrument employing a thermal management system |
8754570, |
Jun 24 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instruments comprising transducer arrangements |
8758342, |
Nov 28 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless power-assisted medical cauterization and cutting device |
8758352, |
Dec 08 1998 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Mechanical actuator interface system for robotic surgical tools |
8764735, |
Mar 30 2007 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Detachable end effectors |
8764747, |
Jun 10 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical instrument comprising sequentially activated electrodes |
8767970, |
Feb 16 2011 |
Apple Inc.; Apple Inc |
Audio panning with multi-channel surround sound decoding |
8770459, |
Oct 17 2003 |
Covidien LP |
Surgical stapling device with independent tip rotation |
8771269, |
May 11 2007 |
Medtronic Ablation Frontiers, LLC |
RF energy delivery system and method |
8771270, |
Jul 16 2008 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Bipolar cautery instrument |
8773001, |
Jul 15 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Rotating transducer mount for ultrasonic surgical instruments |
8777944, |
Jun 29 2007 |
Actuated Medical, Inc. |
Medical tool for reduced penetration force with feedback means |
8779648, |
Aug 06 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic device for cutting and coagulating with stepped output |
8783541, |
Oct 03 2006 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Robotically-controlled surgical end effector system |
8784415, |
May 05 2008 |
Stryker Corporation |
Powered surgical tool with an isolation circuit connected between the tool power terminals and the memory internal to the tool |
8784418, |
Nov 29 2010 |
Covidien LP |
Endoscopic surgical forceps |
8790342, |
Jun 09 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical instrument employing pressure-variation electrodes |
8795276, |
Jun 09 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical instrument employing a plurality of electrodes |
8795327, |
Jul 22 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical instrument with separate closure and cutting members |
8800838, |
Aug 31 2005 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Robotically-controlled cable-based surgical end effectors |
8801710, |
Dec 07 2010 |
Immersion Corporation |
Electrosurgical sealing tool having haptic feedback |
8801752, |
Aug 04 2008 |
Covidien LP |
Articulating surgical device |
8808319, |
Jul 27 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments |
8814856, |
Apr 30 2007 |
Medtronic, Inc |
Extension and retraction mechanism for a hand-held device |
8814870, |
Jun 14 2006 |
MISONIX OPCO, LLC |
Hook shaped ultrasonic cutting blade |
8820605, |
Jan 31 2006 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Robotically-controlled surgical instruments |
8821388, |
Mar 29 2007 |
Olympus Corporation |
Multijointed bending mechanism and multijointed medical equipment having multijointed bending mechanism |
8827992, |
Mar 26 2010 |
Aesculap AG |
Impedance mediated control of power delivery for electrosurgery |
8827995, |
Nov 05 2007 |
ERBE ELEKTROMEDIZIN GMBH |
Surgical instrument for sealing blood vessels |
8834466, |
Jul 08 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument comprising an articulatable end effector |
8834518, |
Apr 12 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical cutting and sealing instruments with cam-actuated jaws |
8844789, |
Jan 31 2006 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Automated end effector component reloading system for use with a robotic system |
8845537, |
Jun 03 2009 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasound operation apparatus, ultrasound operation system, and cavitation utilization method |
8845630, |
Jun 15 2007 |
Syneron Medical Ltd |
Devices and methods for percutaneous energy delivery |
8848808, |
Mar 01 2007 |
HANSON, BROOKE |
Time domain symbols |
8851354, |
Dec 24 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical cutting instrument that analyzes tissue thickness |
8852184, |
Sep 15 2005 |
CANNUFLOW, INC |
Arthroscopic surgical temperature control system |
8858547, |
Mar 05 2009 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. |
Cut and seal instrument |
8862955, |
Dec 29 2010 |
STMicroelectronics S.r.l. |
Apparatus for at-speed testing, in inter-domain mode, of a multi-clock-domain digital integrated circuit according to BIST or SCAN techniques |
8864709, |
Mar 17 2011 |
Olympus Corporation |
Medical liquid supply device |
8864749, |
May 22 2007 |
Olympus Corporation |
Surgical instrument |
8864757, |
Dec 31 2008 |
ST JUDE MEDICAL, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DIVISION, INC |
System and method for measuring force and torque applied to a catheter electrode tip |
8864761, |
Mar 10 2010 |
Covidien LP |
System and method for determining proximity relative to a critical structure |
8870865, |
Jun 29 2007 |
Actuated Medical, Inc. |
Medical tool for reduced penetration force with feedback means |
8870867, |
Feb 06 2008 |
Aesculap AG |
Articulable electrosurgical instrument with a stabilizable articulation actuator |
8882766, |
Jan 24 2006 |
Covidien AG |
Method and system for controlling delivery of energy to divide tissue |
8882791, |
Jul 27 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instruments |
8882792, |
Aug 14 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical apparatus with silicon waveguide |
8888776, |
Jun 09 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical instrument employing an electrode |
8888783, |
Dec 02 2004 |
ORTHOFIX S R L |
Osteotome |
8888809, |
Oct 01 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument with jaw member |
8899462, |
Oct 25 2011 |
Covidien LP |
Apparatus for endoscopic procedures |
8900259, |
Mar 22 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments |
8906016, |
Oct 09 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument for transmitting energy to tissue comprising steam control paths |
8906017, |
Nov 13 2007 |
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc |
Apparatus system and method for coagulating and cutting tissue |
8911438, |
Aug 10 2005 |
Medtronic, Inc. |
Tuna device with integrated saline reservoir |
8911460, |
Mar 22 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instruments |
8920412, |
Jun 30 2008 |
ERBE ELEKTROMEDIZIN GMBH |
Electrosurgical generator for the treatment of a biological tissue, method for regulating an output voltage of an electrosurgical generator, and corresponding use of the electrosurgical generator |
8920414, |
Oct 18 2006 |
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc |
Tuned RF energy and electrical tissue characterization for selective treatment of target tissues |
8920421, |
Nov 29 2010 |
Covidien LP |
System and method for tissue sealing |
8926607, |
Jun 09 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical instrument employing multiple positive temperature coefficient electrodes |
8926608, |
Sep 25 2007 |
KARL STORZ SE & CO KG |
Bipolar medical instrument |
8931682, |
Jun 04 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Robotically-controlled shaft based rotary drive systems for surgical instruments |
8936614, |
Dec 30 2010 |
Covidien LP |
Combined unilateral/bilateral jaws on a surgical instrument |
8939974, |
Oct 09 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument comprising first and second drive systems actuatable by a common trigger mechanism |
8951248, |
Oct 09 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices |
8951272, |
Feb 11 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Seal arrangements for ultrasonically powered surgical instruments |
8956349, |
Oct 09 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices |
8961515, |
Sep 28 2011 |
Covidien LP |
Electrosurgical instrument |
8961547, |
Feb 11 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instruments with moving cutting implement |
8968283, |
May 19 2011 |
Covidien LP |
Ultrasound device for precise tissue sealing and blade-less cutting |
8968294, |
Apr 17 2012 |
Covidien LP |
Single or limited use device designs |
8968355, |
Aug 04 2008 |
Covidien LP |
Articulating surgical device |
8974447, |
Mar 24 2011 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Energy-based scissors device |
8974477, |
Aug 29 2008 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasonic operating apparatus |
8974479, |
Mar 30 2011 |
Covidien LP |
Ultrasonic surgical instruments |
8979843, |
Jul 23 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical cutting and sealing instrument |
8979844, |
Jul 23 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical cutting and sealing instrument |
8979890, |
Oct 01 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument with jaw member |
8986287, |
Feb 14 2011 |
IMDS LLC |
Adjustable laparoscopic instrument handle |
8986302, |
Oct 09 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices |
8989855, |
Jan 30 2009 |
Medtronic Xomed, Inc |
Nerve monitoring during electrosurgery |
8989903, |
Feb 15 2011 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Methods and systems for indicating a clamping prediction |
8991678, |
Nov 15 2011 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Surgical instrument with stowing knife blade |
8992422, |
Mar 23 2006 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Robotically-controlled endoscopic accessory channel |
8992526, |
Aug 24 2004 |
ERBE ELEKTROMEDIZIN GMBH |
Surgical instrument |
9005199, |
Jun 10 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Heat management configurations for controlling heat dissipation from electrosurgical instruments |
9011437, |
Jul 23 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical cutting and sealing instrument |
9011471, |
Nov 05 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument with pivoting coupling to modular shaft and end effector |
9017326, |
Jul 15 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Impedance monitoring apparatus, system, and method for ultrasonic surgical instruments |
9017355, |
Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Battery-powered hand-held ultrasonic surgical cautery cutting device |
9017372, |
Oct 01 2010 |
Covidien LP |
Blade deployment mechanisms for surgical forceps |
9023071, |
Sep 12 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic device for fingertip control |
9023072, |
Jun 01 2006 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Mechanism for assembly of ultrasonic instrument |
9028397, |
May 18 2010 |
Olympus Corporation |
Medical apparatus |
9028476, |
Feb 03 2011 |
Covidien LP |
Dual antenna microwave resection and ablation device, system and method of use |
9028494, |
Jun 28 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Interchangeable end effector coupling arrangement |
9028519, |
Sep 23 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Motorized surgical instrument |
9031667, |
Mar 04 2005 |
Intervention Technology Pty Ltd |
Minimal device and method for effecting hyperthermia derived anesthesia |
9033973, |
Aug 30 2011 |
Covidien LP |
System and method for DC tissue impedance sensing |
9035741, |
Jun 27 2003 |
Stryker Corporation |
Foot-operated control console for wirelessly controlling medical devices |
9039690, |
Sep 15 2009 |
OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH |
Combined ultrasound and HF surgical system |
9039695, |
Oct 09 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices |
9039705, |
Jan 22 2010 |
Olympus Corporation |
Medical treatment apparatus and control method of medical treatment device |
9043018, |
Dec 27 2007 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Medical device with orientable tip for robotically directed laser cutting and biomaterial application |
9044227, |
Sep 30 2010 |
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc |
Collapsible fastener cartridge |
9044243, |
Aug 30 2011 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical cutting and fastening device with descendible second trigger arrangement |
9044245, |
Jan 05 2011 |
Medtronic Ablation Frontiers LLC |
Multipolarity epicardial radiofrequency ablation |
9044256, |
May 19 2010 |
The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System |
Medical devices, apparatuses, systems, and methods |
9044261, |
Jul 31 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Temperature controlled ultrasonic surgical instruments |
9050093, |
Oct 09 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices |
9050098, |
Nov 28 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Cordless medical cauterization and cutting device |
9050124, |
Mar 22 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument and cartilage and bone shaping blades therefor |
9055961, |
Feb 18 2011 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Fusing and cutting surgical instrument and related methods |
9059547, |
May 20 2010 |
Cook Medical Technologies LLC |
Lead system for electrical devices used in medical procedures |
9060770, |
Oct 03 2006 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Robotically-driven surgical instrument with E-beam driver |
9060775, |
Oct 09 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices |
9060776, |
Oct 09 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices |
9063049, |
Nov 25 2011 |
Hydro Honing Laboratories, Inc. |
Apparatus and method for quantifying metal surface treatment |
9066723, |
Apr 17 2008 |
ERBE ELEKTROMEDIZIN GMBH |
Bipolar clamp for HF surgery |
9066747, |
Nov 30 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instrument blades |
9072535, |
May 27 2011 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical stapling instruments with rotatable staple deployment arrangements |
9072536, |
Jun 28 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Differential locking arrangements for rotary powered surgical instruments |
9072539, |
Aug 06 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue |
9084624, |
Dec 30 2005 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. |
Robotic surgery system including position sensors using fiber bragg gratings |
9084878, |
Oct 26 2011 |
Olympus Corporation |
Ultrasound treatment instrument |
9089327, |
Sep 24 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument with multi-phase trigger bias |
9089360, |
Aug 06 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue |
9095362, |
Nov 15 2010 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Method for passively decoupling torque applied by a remote actuator into an independently rotating member |
9095367, |
Oct 22 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Flexible harmonic waveguides/blades for surgical instruments |
9101385, |
Jun 28 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrode connections for rotary driven surgical tools |
9107684, |
Mar 05 2010 |
Covidien LP |
System and method for transferring power to intrabody instruments |
9107689, |
Feb 11 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Dual purpose surgical instrument for cutting and coagulating tissue |
9107690, |
Dec 03 2007 |
Covidien AG |
Battery-powered hand-held ultrasonic surgical cautery cutting device |
9113900, |
Oct 23 1998 |
Covidien AG |
Method and system for controlling output of RF medical generator |
9113940, |
Jan 14 2011 |
Covidien LP |
Trigger lockout and kickback mechanism for surgical instruments |
9114245, |
Aug 14 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical apparatus and methods for use thereof |
9119657, |
Jun 28 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Rotary actuatable closure arrangement for surgical end effector |
9119957, |
Jun 28 2002 |
Cochlear Limited; The University of Iowa Research Foundation |
Cochlear implant system component having multiple electrode assemblies |
9125662, |
Jun 28 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Multi-axis articulating and rotating surgical tools |
9125667, |
Oct 18 2006 |
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc |
System for inducing desirable temperature effects on body tissue |
9125722, |
Feb 09 2012 |
EYESONIX INC |
Device for the ultrasonic treatment of glaucoma having a concave tip |
9147965, |
Sep 26 2012 |
KC MAGCON, INC. |
Magnetic-enabled connector device |
9149324, |
Jul 08 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument comprising an articulatable end effector |
9149325, |
Jan 25 2013 |
Cilag GmbH International |
End effector with compliant clamping jaw |
9161803, |
Nov 05 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Motor driven electrosurgical device with mechanical and electrical feedback |
9168054, |
Oct 09 2009 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices |
9168055, |
Feb 27 2004 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical shears and method for sealing a blood vessel using same |
9168085, |
Sep 29 2006 |
Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited |
Monitoring and controlling energy delivery of an electrosurgical device |
9168089, |
Oct 23 1998 |
Covidien AG |
Method and system for controlling output of RF medical generator |
9168090, |
Mar 14 2013 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical instrument with restricted trigger |
9173656, |
Sep 22 2000 |
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. |
Methods and devices for folding and securing tissue |
9179912, |
Feb 14 2008 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Robotically-controlled motorized surgical cutting and fastening instrument |
9186199, |
Jul 19 2007 |
OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH |
High frequency surgery apparatus and method of operating same |
9186204, |
May 13 2009 |
RIVER SEIKO CORPORATION; Kaneka Corporation |
Endoscopic high-frequency hemostatic forceps |
9192380, |
Mar 06 2007 |
Covidien LP |
Surgical stapling apparatus |
9192431, |
Jul 23 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical cutting and sealing instrument |
9198714, |
Jun 29 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Haptic feedback devices for surgical robot |
9198715, |
Dec 18 2007 |
Apyx Medical Corporation |
Surgical apparatus with removable tool cartridge |
9204879, |
Jun 28 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Flexible drive member |
9204891, |
Jul 07 2010 |
CAREVATURE MEDICAL LTD |
Flexible surgical device for tissue removal |
9204918, |
Sep 28 2011 |
Relign Corporation |
Medical ablation system and method of use |
9204923, |
Jul 16 2008 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Medical instrument electronically energized using drive cables |
9216050, |
May 01 2012 |
Medtronic Ablation Frontiers LLC |
Detection of microbubble formation during catheter ablation |
9216062, |
Feb 15 2012 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Seals and sealing methods for a surgical instrument having an articulated end effector actuated by a drive shaft |
9220483, |
Jun 29 2007 |
ACTUATED MEDICAL, INC |
Medical tool with electromechanical control and feedback |
9220527, |
Jul 27 2007 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments |
9220559, |
Sep 24 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Articulation joint features for articulating surgical device |
9226750, |
Feb 15 2011 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Methods and systems for detecting clamping or firing failure |
9226751, |
Jun 28 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument system including replaceable end effectors |
9226766, |
Apr 09 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Serial communication protocol for medical device |
9226767, |
Jun 29 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Closed feedback control for electrosurgical device |
9232979, |
Feb 10 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Robotically controlled surgical instrument |
9237891, |
Aug 31 2005 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Robotically-controlled surgical stapling devices that produce formed staples having different lengths |
9237921, |
Apr 09 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue |
9237923, |
Mar 15 2013 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument with partial trigger lockout |
9241060, |
Jun 30 2008 |
Corydoras Technologies, LLC |
Communication device |
9241692, |
Apr 28 2010 |
Sanovas Intellectual Property, LLC |
Pressure/vacuum actuated catheter forceps |
9241728, |
Mar 15 2013 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instrument with multiple clamping mechanisms |
9241730, |
Nov 25 2009 |
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Ultrasound surgical saw |
9241731, |
Apr 09 2012 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Rotatable electrical connection for ultrasonic surgical instruments |
9241768, |
Mar 27 2008 |
ST JUDE MEDICAL, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DIVISION, INC |
Intelligent input device controller for a robotic catheter system |
9247953, |
Aug 01 2008 |
Covidien LP |
Medical ultrasonic cauterization and cutting device and method |
9254165, |
Oct 26 2007 |
Encision, Inc. |
Multiple parameter fault detection in electrosurgical instrument shields |
9254171, |
Mar 14 2013 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical instrument with multi-stage actuator |
9259234, |
Feb 11 2010 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Ultrasonic surgical instruments with rotatable blade and hollow sheath arrangements |
9259265, |
Jul 22 2011 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Surgical instruments for tensioning tissue |
9265567, |
Jun 30 2008 |
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc |
Vessel sealing instrument with stepped jaw |
9265926, |
Nov 08 2013 |
Cilag GmbH International |
Electrosurgical devices |
9265973, |
Jun 06 2012 |
Olympus Corporation |
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