Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
6,206Patents
5,354Active
6,206Granted
64Portfolio score
Filing activity: Oct 22, 1993 → Jun 25, 2024 · 1,557 expiring within 5 years
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6874669B2 | Integrated surgical staple retainer for a full thickness resectioning device | Human Necessities | 1,982 | Expired |
| US6866178B2 | Integrated surgical staple retainer for a full thickness resectioning device | Human Necessities | 1,913 | Expired |
| US6974462B2 | Surgical anchor implantation device | Human Necessities | 1,827 | Expired |
| US7059331B2 | Method and device for full thickness resectioning of an organ | Human Necessities | 1,808 | Expired |
| US7334718B2 | Stapling and cutting in resectioning for full thickness resection devices | Human Necessities | 1,777 | Expired |
| US8006889B2 | Method and device for full thickness resectioning of an organ | Human Necessities | 1,721 | Active |
| US7546939B2 | Method and device for full thickness resectioning of an organ | Human Necessities | 1,691 | Active |
| US8043207B2 | Non-circular resection device and endoscope | Human Necessities | 1,684 | Active |
| US8286845B2 | Full thickness resection device control handle | Human Necessities | 1,647 | Active |
| US7896215B2 | Device for full thickness resectioning of an organ | Human Necessities | 1,641 | Active |
| US7442201B2 | Impermanent biocompatible fastener | Human Necessities | 1,520 | Expired |
| US7591783B2 | Articulation joint for video endoscope | Human Necessities | 1,468 | Expired |
| US8241308B2 | Tissue fastening devices and processes that promote tissue adhesion | Human Necessities | 1,464 | Expired |
| US8047236B2 | Flexible conduit with locking element | Human Necessities | 1,459 | Active |
| US8287561B2 | Balloon-type actuator for surgical applications | Human Necessities | 1,455 | Active |
| US6969395B2 | Electroactive polymer actuated medical devices | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 1,361 | Expired |
| US7063671B2 | Electronically activated capture device | Human Necessities | 1,358 | Expired |
| US8590764B2 | Circumferential full thickness resectioning device | Human Necessities | 1,267 | Active |
| US7101394B2 | Energetically-controlled delivery of biologically active material from an implanted medical device | Human Necessities | 1,246 | Expired |
| US7806871B2 | Method and device for tissue removal and for delivery of a therapeutic agent or bulking agent | Human Necessities | 1,188 | Expired |
| US7850623B2 | Elongate medical device with continuous reinforcement member | Human Necessities | 1,173 | Active |
| US9055942B2 | Endoscopic plication devices and methods | Human Necessities | 1,107 | Active |
| US9545258B2 | Tissue aperture securing and sealing apparatuses and related methods of use | Human Necessities | 1,054 | Active |
| US8777898B2 | Medical devices having releasable coupling | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 1,009 | Active |
| US7846085B2 | Kit for forming implants in wall of gastrointestinal tract | Human Necessities | 995 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.