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Surgical stapling apparatus having a wound closure material applicator assembly

EP 1503675 B1 · Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP

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  • Filed May 9, 2003 and granted December 15, 2010. A European patent lasts at most 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 9, 2023.
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FiledMay 9, 2003
PublishedFebruary 9, 2005
GrantedDecember 15, 2010
Term endedMay 9, 2023
Application numberEP 03726756
Classification (CPC)A61B17/00491 +2 more

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2004200620082010201220142016201820202022Application filedMay 9, 2003PublishedFeb 9, 2005Patent grantedDec 15, 2010Term endedMay 9, 2023

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