Tissue thickness compensator configured to redistribute compressive forces

US9629814B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Tamara Widenhouse · Clarksville, US
• Frederick E. Shelton, IV · Hillsboro, US
• Gary W. Knight · Sharonville, US
• Chester O. Baxter, III · Loveland, US
• Kreena R. Modi · Akron, US
• Katherine J. Schmid · Loveland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 20, 2014
• Grant date: Apr 25, 2017
• Expiry date: May 12, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/00893
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A tissue thickness compensator may generally comprise a compressible core comprising a plurality of movable particles, and a wrap surrounding the compressible core. The plurality of movable particles may comprise at least one medicament. A tissue thickness compensator may generally comprise a compressible core comprising a plurality of crushable particles, and a wrap surrounding the compressible core. The plurality of crushable particles may comprise at least one medicament. The compressible core may comprise a material selected from a group consisting of a biocompatible material. The wrap may comprise a material selected from a group consisting of a biocompatible material. Articles of manufacture comprising the tissue thickness compensator and methods of making and using the tissue thickness compensator are also described.