Vessel Sealer With Plasma Blade Dissection Electrode
Patent No. EP4179990 (titled "Vessel Sealer With Plasma Blade Dissection Electrode") was filed by Covidien LP on Nov 10, 2022. The application was issued on Dec 24, 2025.
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EP4179990
- Application Number
- EP22206582A
- Filing Date
- Nov 10, 2022
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Nov 21, 2025
- Publication Date
- Dec 24, 2025
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