Staple Cartridge Comprising Formation Support Features - US12599382B2
Summary
The USPTO granted Patent US12599382B2 to Cilag GmbH International for a staple cartridge comprising formation support features. The patent, granted on April 14, 2026, covers a cartridge body including staple formation features with 20 claims. The filing date was January 17, 2025.
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The USPTO granted Patent US12599382B2 to Cilag GmbH International for a staple cartridge comprising formation support features. The patent includes 20 claims covering a cartridge body with staple formation features, classified under CPC codes A61B 2017/07271, A61B 17/0682, and A61B 17/072.
Medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers using surgical stapling equipment should note this patent grant, as it may affect competitive development of similar staple cartridge designs. Competitors developing surgical stapling products should conduct freedom-to-operate analyses to assess potential patent infringement risks.
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Staple cartridge comprising formation support features
Grant US12599382B2 Kind: B2 Apr 14, 2026
Assignee
Cilag GmbH International
Inventors
Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Jordan B. Wong, Shane R. Adams, Mark S. Zeiner
Abstract
A staple cartridge comprising a cartridge body including staple formation features is disclosed.
CPC Classifications
A61B 2017/07271 A61B 17/0682 A61B 17/072
Filing Date
2025-01-17
Application No.
19028418
Claims
20
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