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Hernia mesh tacks

EP 1721575 B1 · Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP

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  • Filed June 11, 2003 and granted March 12, 2008. A European patent lasts at most 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 11, 2023.
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FiledJune 11, 2003
PublishedNovember 15, 2006
GrantedMarch 12, 2008
Term endedJune 11, 2023
Application numberEP 06015453
Classification (CPC)A61B17/10 +2 more

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2004200620082010201220142016201820202022Application filedJune 11, 2003PublishedNov 15, 2006Patent grantedMarch 12, 2008Term endedJune 11, 2023

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