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Surgical fastener with predetermined resorption rate

EP 1716874 B1 · Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP

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  • Filed April 21, 2006 and granted January 28, 2015. A European patent lasts at most 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 21, 2026.
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FiledApril 21, 2006
PublishedNovember 2, 2006
GrantedJanuary 28, 2015
Term endedApril 21, 2026
Application numberEP 06008305
Classification (CPC)A61B17/064 +2 more

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