| US4929240A
              (en)
            
            * | 1983-12-01 | 1990-05-29 | University Of New Mexico | Surgical clip and applier | 
        
          | US4733664A
              (en)
            
            * | 1983-12-01 | 1988-03-29 | University Of New Mexico | Surgical clip, applier, and method | 
        
          | US4787391A
              (en)
            
            * | 1985-06-17 | 1988-11-29 | Elefteriades John A | Anastomotic marking device and related method | 
        
          | US4983176A
              (en) | 1989-03-06 | 1991-01-08 | University Of New Mexico | Deformable plastic surgical clip | 
        
          | US5792155A
              (en)
            
            * | 1991-07-16 | 1998-08-11 | Van Cleef; Jean-Francois | Process for partially or totally flattening a vein | 
        
          | US5439467A
              (en)
            
            * | 1991-12-03 | 1995-08-08 | Vesica Medical, Inc. | Suture passer | 
        
          | US5201900A
              (en)
            
            * | 1992-02-27 | 1993-04-13 | Medical Scientific, Inc. | Bipolar surgical clip | 
        
          | CA2094463A1
              (en)
            
            * | 1992-04-28 | 1993-10-29 | Claude Vidal | Vessel clips | 
        
          | US5725538A
              (en)
            
            * | 1992-10-09 | 1998-03-10 | United States Surgical Corporation | Surgical clip applier | 
        
          | US5312420A
              (en)
            
            * | 1992-10-09 | 1994-05-17 | United States Surgical Corporation | Surgical apparatus for removing fasteners | 
        
          | US5868761A
              (en)
            
            * | 1992-10-09 | 1999-02-09 | United States Surgical Corporation | Surgical clip applier | 
        
          | CA2107635C
              (en)
            
            * | 1992-10-09 | 1999-08-17 | David T. Green | Surgical clip applier | 
        
          | CA2133687C
              (en) | 1992-10-09 | 2007-03-27 | David T. Green | Surgical clip applier | 
        
          | WO1994027506A2
              (de)
            
            * | 1993-05-21 | 1994-12-08 | Biovision Gmbh Entwicklung, Herstellung Und Vertrieb Von Biomaterialien | Anastomosevorrichtung | 
        
          | CH687060A5
              (de)
            
            * | 1994-02-11 | 1996-09-13 | Alice Walder Utz Dr | Einstueckige Wundklammer. | 
        
          | WO1995035065A1
              (en)
            
            * | 1994-06-17 | 1995-12-28 | Heartport, Inc. | Surgical stapling instrument and method thereof | 
        
          | US5881943A
              (en) | 1994-06-17 | 1999-03-16 | Heartport, Inc. | Surgical anastomosis apparatus and method thereof | 
        
          | US5732872A
              (en) | 1994-06-17 | 1998-03-31 | Heartport, Inc. | Surgical stapling instrument | 
        
          | US5976159A
              (en)
            
            * | 1995-02-24 | 1999-11-02 | Heartport, Inc. | Surgical clips and methods for tissue approximation | 
        
          | US5904697A
              (en)
            
            * | 1995-02-24 | 1999-05-18 | Heartport, Inc. | Devices and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis | 
        
          | US5695504A
              (en)
            
            * | 1995-02-24 | 1997-12-09 | Heartport, Inc. | Devices and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis | 
        
          | US5707380A
              (en)
            
            * | 1996-07-23 | 1998-01-13 | United States Surgical Corporation | Anastomosis instrument and method | 
        
          | US7223273B2
              (en)
            
            * | 1996-07-23 | 2007-05-29 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Anastomosis instrument and method for performing same | 
        
          | US6440146B2
              (en)
            
            * | 1996-07-23 | 2002-08-27 | United States Surgical Corporation | Anastomosis instrument and method | 
        
          | US6024748A
              (en)
            
            * | 1996-07-23 | 2000-02-15 | United States Surgical Corporation | Singleshot anastomosis instrument with detachable loading unit and method | 
        
          | US7169158B2
              (en)
            
            * | 1996-07-23 | 2007-01-30 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Anastomosis instrument and method for performing same | 
        
          | US20020019642A1
              (en)
            
            * | 1996-07-23 | 2002-02-14 | Keith Milliman | Anastomosis instrument and method for performing same | 
        
          | AU4490097A
              (en)
            
            * | 1996-10-25 | 1998-05-22 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | Surgical vessel clips and methods for closing vessels | 
        
          | US6149658A
              (en)
            
            * | 1997-01-09 | 2000-11-21 | Coalescent Surgical, Inc. | Sutured staple surgical fasteners, instruments and methods for minimally invasive vascular and endoscopic surgery | 
        
          | US5879371A
              (en)
            
            * | 1997-01-09 | 1999-03-09 | Elective Vascular Interventions, Inc. | Ferruled loop surgical fasteners, instruments, and methods for minimally invasive vascular and endoscopic surgery | 
        
          | NL1007349C2
              (nl)
            
            * | 1997-10-24 | 1999-04-27 | Suyker Wilhelmus Joseph Leonardus | Systeem voor het mechanisch vervaardigen van anastomoses tussen holle structuren; alsmede inrichting en applicator voor gebruik daarbij. | 
        
          | US6193734B1
              (en)
            
            * | 1998-01-23 | 2001-02-27 | Heartport, Inc. | System for performing vascular anastomoses | 
        
          | US6280460B1
              (en) | 1998-02-13 | 2001-08-28 | Heartport, Inc. | Devices and methods for performing vascular anastomosis | 
        
          | US6030410A
              (en)
            
            * | 1998-05-18 | 2000-02-29 | Zurbruegg; Heinz Robert | Sternal closure technique and kit for performing same | 
        
          | US7063711B1
              (en) | 1998-05-29 | 2006-06-20 | By-Pass, Inc. | Vascular surgery | 
        
          | US6979338B1
              (en) | 1998-05-29 | 2005-12-27 | By-Pass Inc. | Low profile anastomosis connector | 
        
          | EP1085837A4
              (en)
            
            * | 1998-05-29 | 2004-06-02 | By Pass Inc | DEVICE FOR CLOSING PERFORATIONS IN THE VASCULAR SYSTEM | 
        
          | KR20010052459A
              (ko) | 1998-05-29 | 2001-06-25 | 바이-패스, 인크. | 혈관 수술용 방법 및 그 장치 | 
        
          | US6613059B2
              (en) | 1999-03-01 | 2003-09-02 | Coalescent Surgical, Inc. | Tissue connector apparatus and methods | 
        
          | US6641593B1
              (en) | 1998-06-03 | 2003-11-04 | Coalescent Surgical, Inc. | Tissue connector apparatus and methods | 
        
          | US6607541B1
              (en)
            
            * | 1998-06-03 | 2003-08-19 | Coalescent Surgical, Inc. | Tissue connector apparatus and methods | 
        
          | US6945980B2
              (en) | 1998-06-03 | 2005-09-20 | Medtronic, Inc. | Multiple loop tissue connector apparatus and methods | 
        
          | US6514265B2
              (en)
            
            * | 1999-03-01 | 2003-02-04 | Coalescent Surgical, Inc. | Tissue connector apparatus with cable release | 
        
          | US5941890A
              (en)
            
            * | 1998-06-26 | 1999-08-24 | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. | Implantable surgical marker | 
        
          | US7018387B2
              (en)
            
            * | 1998-10-22 | 2006-03-28 | Innovative Interventional Technologies B.V. | Mechanical anastomosis system for hollow structures | 
        
          | US20010004704A1
              (en) | 1998-11-02 | 2001-06-21 | Barry N. Gellman | Transvaginal suture spacer devices and methods of use | 
        
          | US6210419B1
              (en) | 1998-12-18 | 2001-04-03 | Aesculap Ag & Co. Kg | Surgical clip | 
        
          | DE19858580C1
              (de)
            
            * | 1998-12-18 | 2000-09-07 | Aesculap Ag & Co Kg | Gefäßclip | 
        
          | DE19858581C2
              (de) | 1998-12-18 | 2001-03-08 | Aesculap Ag & Co Kg | Gefäßclip | 
        
          | DE19858577C1
              (de)
            
            * | 1998-12-18 | 2000-09-07 | Aesculap Ag & Co Kg | Gefäßclip | 
        
          | US8118822B2
              (en) | 1999-03-01 | 2012-02-21 | Medtronic, Inc. | Bridge clip tissue connector apparatus and methods | 
        
          | US6695859B1
              (en) | 1999-04-05 | 2004-02-24 | Coalescent Surgical, Inc. | Apparatus and methods for anastomosis | 
        
          | US7618426B2
              (en) | 2002-12-11 | 2009-11-17 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Apparatus and methods for forming gastrointestinal tissue approximations | 
        
          | US7637905B2
              (en) | 2003-01-15 | 2009-12-29 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Endoluminal tool deployment system | 
        
          | US7416554B2
              (en) | 2002-12-11 | 2008-08-26 | Usgi Medical Inc | Apparatus and methods for forming and securing gastrointestinal tissue folds | 
        
          | US7744613B2
              (en) | 1999-06-25 | 2010-06-29 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Apparatus and methods for forming and securing gastrointestinal tissue folds | 
        
          | US8529583B1
              (en) | 1999-09-03 | 2013-09-10 | Medtronic, Inc. | Surgical clip removal apparatus | 
        
          | US6926730B1
              (en) | 2000-10-10 | 2005-08-09 | Medtronic, Inc. | Minimally invasive valve repair procedure and apparatus | 
        
          | US8758400B2
              (en) | 2000-01-05 | 2014-06-24 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Closure system and methods of use | 
        
          | US7842068B2
              (en) | 2000-12-07 | 2010-11-30 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Apparatus and methods for providing tactile feedback while delivering a closure device | 
        
          | US6461364B1
              (en) | 2000-01-05 | 2002-10-08 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Vascular sheath with bioabsorbable puncture site closure apparatus and methods of use | 
        
          | US6197042B1
              (en) | 2000-01-05 | 2001-03-06 | Medical Technology Group, Inc. | Vascular sheath with puncture site closure apparatus and methods of use | 
        
          | US6391048B1
              (en) | 2000-01-05 | 2002-05-21 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Integrated vascular device with puncture site closure component and sealant and methods of use | 
        
          | US9579091B2
              (en) | 2000-01-05 | 2017-02-28 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Closure system and methods of use | 
        
          | US6780197B2
              (en) | 2000-01-05 | 2004-08-24 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Apparatus and methods for delivering a vascular closure device to a body lumen | 
        
          | US6942674B2
              (en)
            
            * | 2000-01-05 | 2005-09-13 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Apparatus and methods for delivering a closure device | 
        
          | US6551332B1
              (en) | 2000-03-31 | 2003-04-22 | Coalescent Surgical, Inc. | Multiple bias surgical fastener | 
        
          | US6425903B1
              (en) | 2000-05-09 | 2002-07-30 | James W. Voegele | Implantable surgical marker | 
        
          | US6349727B1
              (en)
            
            * | 2000-05-25 | 2002-02-26 | Pos-T-Vac, Inc. | Penile clamp for inhibiting incontinence | 
        
          | USD447564S1
              (en) | 2000-05-25 | 2001-09-04 | Pos-T-Vac, Inc. | Penile clamp for inhibiting incontinence | 
        
          | US7264625B1
              (en) | 2000-06-19 | 2007-09-04 | Buncke Harry J | Surgical clip applier with remote operation | 
        
          | ZA200006432B
              (en) | 2000-09-08 | 2000-12-08 | Christy Cummins | Surgical micro-stapling instrument. | 
        
          | DE60144328D1
              (de) | 2000-09-08 | 2011-05-12 | Abbott Vascular Inc | Chirurgische Klammer | 
        
          | US6626918B1
              (en) | 2000-10-06 | 2003-09-30 | Medical Technology Group | Apparatus and methods for positioning a vascular sheath | 
        
          | DE10054251B4
              (de)
            
            * | 2000-11-02 | 2006-06-01 | Lucas Varity Gmbh | Steuerventilgehäuse für einen Unterdruck-Bremskraftverstärker | 
        
          | US6966917B1
              (en) | 2000-11-09 | 2005-11-22 | Innovation Interventional Technologies B.V. | Deformable connector for mechanically connecting hollow structures | 
        
          | US7211101B2
              (en) | 2000-12-07 | 2007-05-01 | Abbott Vascular Devices | Methods for manufacturing a clip and clip | 
        
          | US7806904B2
              (en) | 2000-12-07 | 2010-10-05 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Closure device | 
        
          | US7905900B2
              (en) | 2003-01-30 | 2011-03-15 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Clip applier and methods of use | 
        
          | US8690910B2
              (en) | 2000-12-07 | 2014-04-08 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Closure device and methods for making and using them | 
        
          | US6695867B2
              (en) | 2002-02-21 | 2004-02-24 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Plunger apparatus and methods for delivering a closure device | 
        
          | US6719777B2
              (en) | 2000-12-07 | 2004-04-13 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Closure device and methods for making and using them | 
        
          | US6623510B2
              (en) | 2000-12-07 | 2003-09-23 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Closure device and methods for making and using them | 
        
          | USD472631S1
              (en) | 2001-04-05 | 2003-04-01 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Clip | 
        
          | US20020173803A1
              (en) | 2001-05-01 | 2002-11-21 | Stephen Ainsworth | Self-closing surgical clip for tissue | 
        
          | IES20010547A2
              (en) | 2001-06-07 | 2002-12-11 | Christy Cummins | Surgical Staple | 
        
          | US6769594B2
              (en)
            
            * | 2002-05-31 | 2004-08-03 | Tyco Healthcare Group, Lp | End-to-end anastomosis instrument and method for performing same | 
        
          | US7195142B2
              (en)
            
            * | 2003-05-30 | 2007-03-27 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | End-to-end anastomosis instrument and method for performing same | 
        
          | IES20030424A2
              (en) | 2002-06-04 | 2003-12-10 | Robert Stevenson | Blood vessel closure clip and delivery device | 
        
          | US20040010274A1
              (en)
            
            * | 2002-07-10 | 2004-01-15 | Manzo Scott E. | Anastomosis instrument and method for performing same | 
        
          | JP2004081565A
              (ja)
            
            * | 2002-08-27 | 2004-03-18 | Shoichi Miyawaki | 把持型歯科矯正固定装置 | 
        
          | US8066724B2
              (en) | 2002-09-12 | 2011-11-29 | Medtronic, Inc. | Anastomosis apparatus and methods | 
        
          | US20060025788A1
              (en)
            
            * | 2002-09-25 | 2006-02-02 | By-Pass, Inc. | Anastomotic leg arrangement | 
        
          | US8105345B2
              (en) | 2002-10-04 | 2012-01-31 | Medtronic, Inc. | Anastomosis apparatus and methods | 
        
          | US7108710B2
              (en) | 2002-11-26 | 2006-09-19 | Abbott Laboratories | Multi-element biased suture clip | 
        
          | US7942884B2
              (en)
            
            * | 2002-12-11 | 2011-05-17 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Methods for reduction of a gastric lumen | 
        
          | US7942898B2
              (en) | 2002-12-11 | 2011-05-17 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Delivery systems and methods for gastric reduction | 
        
          | US8758398B2
              (en) | 2006-09-08 | 2014-06-24 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Apparatus and method for delivering a closure element | 
        
          | US8202293B2
              (en) | 2003-01-30 | 2012-06-19 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Clip applier and methods of use | 
        
          | US8905937B2
              (en) | 2009-02-26 | 2014-12-09 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Methods and apparatus for locating a surface of a body lumen | 
        
          | US8398656B2
              (en) | 2003-01-30 | 2013-03-19 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Clip applier and methods of use | 
        
          | US8821534B2
              (en) | 2010-12-06 | 2014-09-02 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Clip applier having improved hemostasis and methods of use | 
        
          | US7857828B2
              (en) | 2003-01-30 | 2010-12-28 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Clip applier and methods of use | 
        
          | US7182769B2
              (en) | 2003-07-25 | 2007-02-27 | Medtronic, Inc. | Sealing clip, delivery systems, and methods | 
        
          | US8216252B2
              (en) | 2004-05-07 | 2012-07-10 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Tissue manipulation and securement system | 
        
          | US20050043749A1
              (en) | 2003-08-22 | 2005-02-24 | Coalescent Surgical, Inc. | Eversion apparatus and methods | 
        
          | US8394114B2
              (en) | 2003-09-26 | 2013-03-12 | Medtronic, Inc. | Surgical connection apparatus and methods | 
        
          | US7879047B2
              (en) | 2003-12-10 | 2011-02-01 | Medtronic, Inc. | Surgical connection apparatus and methods | 
        
          | US20050251189A1
              (en) | 2004-05-07 | 2005-11-10 | Usgi Medical Inc. | Multi-position tissue manipulation assembly | 
        
          | US7361180B2
              (en) | 2004-05-07 | 2008-04-22 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Apparatus for manipulating and securing tissue | 
        
          | US7347863B2
              (en) | 2004-05-07 | 2008-03-25 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Apparatus and methods for manipulating and securing tissue | 
        
          | US8882786B2
              (en) | 2004-02-17 | 2014-11-11 | Lawrence Livermore National Security, Llc. | System for closure of a physical anomaly | 
        
          | US7703459B2
              (en) | 2004-03-09 | 2010-04-27 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Apparatus and methods for mapping out endoluminal gastrointestinal surgery | 
        
          | US8257394B2
              (en)
            
            * | 2004-05-07 | 2012-09-04 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Apparatus and methods for positioning and securing anchors | 
        
          | US20050251208A1
              (en)
            
            * | 2004-05-07 | 2005-11-10 | Usgi Medical Inc. | Linear anchors for anchoring to tissue | 
        
          | US7390329B2
              (en)
            
            * | 2004-05-07 | 2008-06-24 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Methods for grasping and cinching tissue anchors | 
        
          | US8444657B2
              (en) | 2004-05-07 | 2013-05-21 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Apparatus and methods for rapid deployment of tissue anchors | 
        
          | US20050251176A1
              (en)
            
            * | 2004-05-07 | 2005-11-10 | Usgi Medical Inc. | System for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease | 
        
          | US7736374B2
              (en) | 2004-05-07 | 2010-06-15 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Tissue manipulation and securement system | 
        
          | US8057511B2
              (en)
            
            * | 2004-05-07 | 2011-11-15 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Apparatus and methods for positioning and securing anchors | 
        
          | US7918869B2
              (en) | 2004-05-07 | 2011-04-05 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Methods and apparatus for performing endoluminal gastroplasty | 
        
          | US20060135971A1
              (en)
            
            * | 2004-05-07 | 2006-06-22 | Usgi Medical Inc. | System for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease | 
        
          | IES20040368A2
              (en) | 2004-05-25 | 2005-11-30 | James E Coleman | Surgical stapler | 
        
          | US7695493B2
              (en)
            
            * | 2004-06-09 | 2010-04-13 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | System for optimizing anchoring force | 
        
          | US7736379B2
              (en)
            
            * | 2004-06-09 | 2010-06-15 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Compressible tissue anchor assemblies | 
        
          | US7678135B2
              (en)
            
            * | 2004-06-09 | 2010-03-16 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Compressible tissue anchor assemblies | 
        
          | US8206417B2
              (en)
            
            * | 2004-06-09 | 2012-06-26 | Usgi Medical Inc. | Apparatus and methods for optimizing anchoring force | 
        
          | US7515970B2
              (en)
            
            * | 2004-08-18 | 2009-04-07 | Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. | Transeptal lead | 
        
          | US20090326578A1
              (en)
            
            * | 2004-09-30 | 2009-12-31 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Interlocking tissue anchor apparatus and methods | 
        
          | US20060106405A1
              (en)
            
            * | 2004-11-16 | 2006-05-18 | Fann James I | Systems and methods for delivering fastener to opposed tissue structures | 
        
          | US20060229675A1
              (en)
            
            * | 2005-04-07 | 2006-10-12 | Roberto Novoa | Anchoring System for Valve Replacement | 
        
          | US9585651B2
              (en) | 2005-05-26 | 2017-03-07 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Methods and apparatus for securing and deploying tissue anchors | 
        
          | US8298291B2
              (en) | 2005-05-26 | 2012-10-30 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Methods and apparatus for securing and deploying tissue anchors | 
        
          | US8926633B2
              (en) | 2005-06-24 | 2015-01-06 | Abbott Laboratories | Apparatus and method for delivering a closure element | 
        
          | US8313497B2
              (en) | 2005-07-01 | 2012-11-20 | Abbott Laboratories | Clip applier and methods of use | 
        
          | US20070060895A1
              (en)
            
            * | 2005-08-24 | 2007-03-15 | Sibbitt Wilmer L Jr | Vascular closure methods and apparatuses | 
        
          | US9456811B2
              (en) | 2005-08-24 | 2016-10-04 | Abbott Vascular Inc. | Vascular closure methods and apparatuses | 
        
          | US8920442B2
              (en) | 2005-08-24 | 2014-12-30 | Abbott Vascular Inc. | Vascular opening edge eversion methods and apparatuses | 
        
          | US8726909B2
              (en) | 2006-01-27 | 2014-05-20 | Usgi Medical, Inc. | Methods and apparatus for revision of obesity procedures | 
        
          | US8808310B2
              (en) | 2006-04-20 | 2014-08-19 | Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc. | Resettable clip applier and reset tools | 
        
          | US20070250065A1
              (en)
            
            * | 2006-04-21 | 2007-10-25 | David Efron | Method and apparatus for the control of hemorrhage from major vessels | 
        
          | EP2015681B1
              (en) | 2006-05-03 | 2018-03-28 | Datascope Corp. | Tissue closure device | 
        
          | US8556930B2
              (en) | 2006-06-28 | 2013-10-15 | Abbott Laboratories | Vessel closure device | 
        
          | USD611144S1
              (en) | 2006-06-28 | 2010-03-02 | Abbott Laboratories | Apparatus for delivering a closure element | 
        
          | US8870916B2
              (en) | 2006-07-07 | 2014-10-28 | USGI Medical, Inc | Low profile tissue anchors, tissue anchor systems, and methods for their delivery and use | 
        
          | US20100191261A1
              (en)
            
            * | 2007-05-22 | 2010-07-29 | Sally Carter | Suture management port | 
        
          | US8226681B2
              (en) | 2007-06-25 | 2012-07-24 | Abbott Laboratories | Methods, devices, and apparatus for managing access through tissue | 
        
          | US8893947B2
              (en) | 2007-12-17 | 2014-11-25 | Abbott Laboratories | Clip applier and methods of use | 
        
          | US20090157101A1
              (en) | 2007-12-17 | 2009-06-18 | Abbott Laboratories | Tissue closure system and methods of use | 
        
          | US7841502B2
              (en) | 2007-12-18 | 2010-11-30 | Abbott Laboratories | Modular clip applier | 
        
          | US8177836B2
              (en) | 2008-03-10 | 2012-05-15 | Medtronic, Inc. | Apparatus and methods for minimally invasive valve repair | 
        
          | US9282965B2
              (en) | 2008-05-16 | 2016-03-15 | Abbott Laboratories | Apparatus and methods for engaging tissue | 
        
          | US8163010B1
              (en)
            
            * | 2008-06-03 | 2012-04-24 | Cardica, Inc. | Staple-based heart valve treatment | 
        
          | US8398676B2
              (en) | 2008-10-30 | 2013-03-19 | Abbott Vascular Inc. | Closure device | 
        
          | FR2938422A1
              (fr)
            
            * | 2008-11-17 | 2010-05-21 | Pierre Sarradon | Clips d'anastomose vasculaire et methode d'application | 
        
          | US8858594B2
              (en) | 2008-12-22 | 2014-10-14 | Abbott Laboratories | Curved closure device | 
        
          | US8323312B2
              (en) | 2008-12-22 | 2012-12-04 | Abbott Laboratories | Closure device | 
        
          | US9173644B2
              (en) | 2009-01-09 | 2015-11-03 | Abbott Vascular Inc. | Closure devices, systems, and methods | 
        
          | US20100179589A1
              (en) | 2009-01-09 | 2010-07-15 | Abbott Vascular Inc. | Rapidly eroding anchor | 
        
          | US9414820B2
              (en) | 2009-01-09 | 2016-08-16 | Abbott Vascular Inc. | Closure devices, systems, and methods | 
        
          | US9089311B2
              (en) | 2009-01-09 | 2015-07-28 | Abbott Vascular Inc. | Vessel closure devices and methods | 
        
          | US9486191B2
              (en) | 2009-01-09 | 2016-11-08 | Abbott Vascular, Inc. | Closure devices | 
        
          | US20100185234A1
              (en) | 2009-01-16 | 2010-07-22 | Abbott Vascular Inc. | Closure devices, systems, and methods | 
        
          | US20100198019A1
              (en)
            
            * | 2009-01-30 | 2010-08-05 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Suture management apparatus for surgical portal apparatus including interlocking cap | 
        
          | US20100198018A1
              (en)
            
            * | 2009-01-30 | 2010-08-05 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Suture management system for surgical portal apparatus including internal tubes | 
        
          | US20100210912A1
              (en)
            
            * | 2009-02-17 | 2010-08-19 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Access port with suture management system including flapper with inserts | 
        
          | US20100211084A1
              (en)
            
            * | 2009-02-18 | 2010-08-19 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Suture management system for surgical portal apparatus including numbered clips | 
        
          | US20100249810A1
              (en)
            
            * | 2009-03-24 | 2010-09-30 | Tyco Healthcare Group Lp | Suture management system for surgical portal apparatus including slotted ring | 
        
          | US8518060B2
              (en)
            
            * | 2009-04-09 | 2013-08-27 | Medtronic, Inc. | Medical clip with radial tines, system and method of using same | 
        
          | US8668704B2
              (en)
            
            * | 2009-04-24 | 2014-03-11 | Medtronic, Inc. | Medical clip with tines, system and method of using same | 
        
          | US20110054492A1
              (en) | 2009-08-26 | 2011-03-03 | Abbott Laboratories | Medical device for repairing a fistula | 
        
          | US8303624B2
              (en) | 2010-03-15 | 2012-11-06 | Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | Bioabsorbable plug | 
        
          | US8496671B1
              (en) | 2010-06-16 | 2013-07-30 | Cardica, Inc. | Mitral valve treatment | 
        
          | USD634011S1
              (en)
            
            * | 2010-07-29 | 2011-03-08 | Michael Phillips | Surgical clip | 
        
          | US8758399B2
              (en) | 2010-08-02 | 2014-06-24 | Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | Expandable bioabsorbable plug apparatus and method | 
        
          | US8603116B2
              (en) | 2010-08-04 | 2013-12-10 | Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | Closure device with long tines | 
        
          | RU2485908C2
              (ru)
            
            * | 2010-12-07 | 2013-06-27 | Компания с ограниченной ответственностью Глобитек 2000 | Способ создания гемостаза с возможностью восстановления кровотока в трубчатых эластичных структурах организма и устройства для его осуществления | 
        
          | US8617184B2
              (en) | 2011-02-15 | 2013-12-31 | Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | Vessel closure system | 
        
          | US9149276B2
              (en) | 2011-03-21 | 2015-10-06 | Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | Clip and deployment apparatus for tissue closure | 
        
          | DE102011001706A1
              (de) | 2011-03-31 | 2012-10-04 | Aesculap Ag | Chirurgischer Clip-Applikator | 
        
          | US8556932B2
              (en) | 2011-05-19 | 2013-10-15 | Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | Collapsible plug for tissue closure | 
        
          | US9332976B2
              (en) | 2011-11-30 | 2016-05-10 | Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | Tissue closure device | 
        
          | US8968336B2
              (en) | 2011-12-07 | 2015-03-03 | Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | Self-cinching surgical clips and delivery system | 
        
          | US9017347B2
              (en) | 2011-12-22 | 2015-04-28 | Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | Suture clip deployment devices | 
        
          | US9265514B2
              (en) | 2012-04-17 | 2016-02-23 | Miteas Ltd. | Manipulator for grasping tissue | 
        
          | US10016193B2
              (en) | 2013-11-18 | 2018-07-10 | Edwards Lifesciences Ag | Multiple-firing crimp device and methods for using and manufacturing same | 
        
          | US9498202B2
              (en) | 2012-07-10 | 2016-11-22 | Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | Suture securement devices | 
        
          | US9592047B2
              (en) | 2012-12-21 | 2017-03-14 | Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | System for securing sutures | 
        
          | US9364209B2
              (en) | 2012-12-21 | 2016-06-14 | Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. | Articulating suturing device | 
        
          | WO2015006739A1
              (en) | 2013-07-11 | 2015-01-15 | Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | Knotless suture fastener installation system | 
        
          | USD750476S1
              (en)
            
            * | 2013-07-31 | 2016-03-01 | Jay J. Huang | Organizing clip | 
        
          | WO2015077356A1
              (en) | 2013-11-19 | 2015-05-28 | Wheeler William K | Fastener applicator with interlock | 
        
          | WO2015183749A1
              (en) | 2014-05-30 | 2015-12-03 | Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | Systems for securing sutures | 
        
          | EP3229703B1
              (en) | 2014-12-10 | 2024-08-28 | Edwards Lifesciences AG | Multiple-firing securing device | 
        
          | WO2016105511A1
              (en) | 2014-12-24 | 2016-06-30 | Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | Suture clip deployment devices | 
        
          | US10470759B2
              (en) | 2015-03-16 | 2019-11-12 | Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | Suture securement devices | 
        
          | US10939905B2
              (en) | 2016-08-26 | 2021-03-09 | Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | Suture clips, deployment devices therefor, and methods of use | 
        
          | US10863980B2
              (en) | 2016-12-28 | 2020-12-15 | Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | Suture fastener having spaced-apart layers | 
        
          | EP3459470B1
              (de)
            
            * | 2017-09-25 | 2019-09-04 | Lazic Besitz GmbH & Co. KG | Plastisch verformbarer chirurgischer clip | 
        
          | RU2690914C1
              (ru)
            
            * | 2018-02-22 | 2019-06-06 | федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение "Российский научный центр "Восстановительная травматология и ортопедия" имени академика Г.А. Илизарова"Министерства здравоохранения Российской Федерации, ФГБУ "РНЦ "ВТО" им. акад. Г.А. Илизарова" Минздрава России | Набор инструментов для анастомозирования сосудов | 
        
          | JP7348199B2
              (ja) | 2018-03-28 | 2023-09-20 | データスコープ コーポレイション | 心耳除外のためのデバイス | 
        
          | EP3801290A4
              (en)
            
            * | 2018-06-11 | 2022-03-02 | University Of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc. | Trocar site closure clip |