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Surgical Instrument - EP3245956

The patent EP3245956 was granted to Arthrex on Mar 3, 2021. The application was filed on May 16, 2017 under application number EP17171271A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3245956

ARTHREX
Application Number
EP17171271A
Filing Date
May 16, 2017
Status
Revoked
Jul 14, 2023
Publication Date
Mar 3, 2021
External Links
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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
MEDACTADec 3, 2021INCHINGALOADMISSIBLE

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