Patent assignee · US · COMPANY

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

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
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.