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Surgical Staple With Augmented Compression Area

Patent No. EP2014243 (titled "Surgical Staple With Augmented Compression Area") was filed by Covidien LP on Jul 4, 2008. The application was issued on Nov 21, 2018.

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ETHICON ENDO SURGERYApr 13, 2016CARPMAELS & RANSFORD

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EP2014243

COVIDIEN LP
Application Number
EP08252283A
Filing Date
Jul 4, 2008
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Oct 19, 2018
Publication Date
Nov 21, 2018
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