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Tissue Anchor For Securing Tissue Layers - EP3106108

The patent EP3106108 was granted to Boston Scientific on May 5, 2021. The application was originally filed on May 11, 2009 under application number EP16165596A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3106108

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
Application Number
EP16165596A
Filing Date
May 11, 2009
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Apr 3, 2021
Grant Date
May 5, 2021
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Patent Citations (30) New

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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (3) New

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DESCRIPTION- KAHALEH ET AL., GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY, (2006), vol. 64, pages 52 - 59-
DESCRIPTION- KWAN ET AL., GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY, (2007), vol. 66, pages 582 - 586-
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