TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP D/B/A COVIDIEN Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110294962 | CROSS LINKED FIBERS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME USING TRANSITION METAL IONS - The present disclosure relates to a method of forming fibers. First and second precursors, each possessing a core and at least one functional group known to have click reactivity, are mixed in a hopper. The mixed precursors are then extruded through an extrusion die to crosslink and produce a filament. Polymerization of the first and second precursors is catalyzed by transition metal ions. | 12-01-2011 |
20110147435 | STRUCTURE FOR APPLYING SPRAYABLE WOUND TREATMENT MATERIAL - The present disclosure relates to surgical instruments, structures and methods for enhancing the properties of tissue to be repaired or joined. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a surgical stapling apparatus is provided including a wound treatment material dispersion system for delivering wound treatment material to a target surgical site. The dispersion system includes an aperture formed in the anvil assembly oriented to dispense wound treatment material in an outward direction; and a source of wound treatment material in fluid communication with the aperture of the anvil assembly. | 06-23-2011 |
20110147432 | STRUCTURE FOR APPLYING SPRAYABLE WOUND TREATMENT MATERIAL - The present disclosure relates to surgical instruments, structures and methods for enhancing the properties of tissue to be repaired or joined. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a surgical stapling apparatus is provided including a wound treatment material dispersion system for delivering wound treatment material to a target surgical site. The dispersion system includes an aperture formed in the anvil assembly oriented to dispense wound treatment material in an outward direction; and a source of wound treatment material in fluid communication with the aperture of the anvil assembly. | 06-23-2011 |