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Single Stage Hemostasis Clipping Device

Patent No. EP3050518 (titled "Single Stage Hemostasis Clipping Device") was filed by Boston Scientific on Apr 23, 2008. The application was issued on Jan 15, 2025.

Patent Summary

A tissue clipping device for endoscopic procedures that enables controlled deployment of hemostatic clips. The device comprises a flexible member, a capsule, a tension member, a binding member, and a constraint member. The capsule houses the clip and is releasably coupled to the flexible member. The tension member extends through the flexible member and is connected to the binding member, which secures the clip. The constraint member maintains the clip in an unlocked configuration until the binding member yields under a predetermined load, at which point the constraint member releases, allowing the clip to lock into place.

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentative
MICRO TECH EUROPEOct 15, 2021HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT ANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBBJul 30, 2020HERMANN
MTW ENDOSKOPIE W HAAGJul 30, 2020BROTZ

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EP3050518

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
Application Number
EP16154270A
Filing Date
Apr 23, 2008
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Dec 13, 2024
Publication Date
Jan 15, 2025
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