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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4449531 | Non-metallic, bio-compatible hemostatic clips with interlocking latch means Sterile, non-metallic, bio-compatible hemostatic clips of absorbable and non-absorbable materials comprising two leg members joined with a resilient hinge. The distal ends of said leg members include latch means to lock the clip in a closed position. Each... | 05/22/1984 |
| 4428376 | Plastic surgical staple A one-piece, self-locking, molded plastic staple useful as a tissue fixation device in surgical procedures. The staple has opposed, pointed, L-shaped legs hinged to a horizontal bridging member having expanding cam surfaces on each end. Each leg has an ex... | 01/31/1984 |
| 4214586 | Anastomotic coupling device A three-piece anastomotic coupling device for end-to-end anastomosis of tubular members consisting of two open bore cylindrical adaptors and an open bore cylindrical connector. Each end of a tubular member is passed through the axial bore of an adaptor an... | 07/29/1980 |
| 4182339 | Anastomotic device and method An anastomotic device and method for receiving the free ends of flexible tubing to be anastomosed, the device has a pliable sleeve with its opposite ends rolled outwardly upon themselves to form relatively firm ring members to engage and secure the free e... | 01/08/1980 |
| 4014433 | Package for moisture sensitive sutures and method for making same A laminated package comprising two panels of a moisture impervious material such as aluminum foil coated on adjacent interior surfaces with a heat sealable resin such as polypropylene, and peripherally heat sealed at the edge margins with a continuous and... | 03/29/1977 |
| 3974835 | Anastomotic apparatus and method An apparatus for intestinal anastomosis is formed from a pair of anastomotic ring members, each of which is secured to the free end of two tubular tissue members to be anastomosed, and a coupling tube of special design adapted to join each ring member and... | 08/17/1976 |
