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Implantable adjunct comprising bonded layers

US10980539B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2015
Grant dateApr 20, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/07278
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A staple cartridge assembly comprising an implantable adjunct or layer assembly is disclosed. The implantable adjunct comprises a plurality of layers, wherein at least one of the layers has been melted to bond with one or more of the other layers of the implantable adjunct.

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