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US5506300AApr 9, 1996
Compositions that soften at predetermined temperatures and the method of making same
THORATEC LAB CORP294 citations99
US5235003AAug 10, 1993
Polysiloxane-polylactone block copolymers
THORATEC LAB CORP420 citations99
US4963595AOct 16, 1990
Polysiloxane-polylactone block copolymers
THORATEC LAB CORP337 citations99
US4731073AMar 15, 1988
Arterial graft prosthesis
THORATEC LAB CORP284 citations99
US4604762AAug 12, 1986
Arterial graft prosthesis
THORATEC LAB CORP205 citations99
US4686137AAug 11, 1987
Moisture vapor permeable materials
THORATEC LAB CORP180 citations98
US4430998AFeb 14, 1984
Wound closing device
THORATEC LAB CORP242 citations98
US4675361AJun 23, 1987
Polymer systems suitable for blood-contacting surfaces of a biomedical device, and methods for forming
THORATEC LAB CORP360 citations97
US5814705ASep 29, 1998
Compositions that soften at predetermined temperatures and the method of making same
THORATEC LAB CORP47 citations96
US4663413AMay 5, 1987
Polysiloxane-polylactone block copolymers
THORATEC LAB CORP77 citations96
US4311133AJan 19, 1982
Intra-aortic balloon
THORATEC LAB CORP61 citations96
US5984857ANov 16, 1999
Step-down skeletal muscle energy conversion system
THORATEC LAB CORP132 citations95
US4689383AAug 25, 1987
Hydroxyl-functional disiloxanes and polysiloxane oligomers
THORATEC LAB CORP71 citations95
US4662358AMay 5, 1987
Electronic control system for a cardiac prosthesis
THORATEC LAB CORP92 citations95
US4659777AApr 21, 1987
Polysiloxane/poly(oxazoline) copolymers
THORATEC LAB CORP123 citations95
US4540406ASep 10, 1985
Anticoagulant delivery system for use with an auto-transfusion system
THORATEC LAB CORP61 citations95
US5344385ASep 6, 1994
Step-down skeletal muscle energy conversion system
THORATEC LAB CORP68 citations94
US4164943AAug 21, 1979
Catheter anchor
THORATEC LAB CORP169 citations94
US5653676AAug 5, 1997
Step-down skeletal muscle energy conversion method
THORATEC LAB CORP41 citations93
US5766207AJun 16, 1998
Driver and method for driving pneumatic ventricular assist devices
THORATEC LAB CORP104 citations92
US4456014AJun 26, 1984
Flow restrictor
THORATEC LAB CORP63 citations92
US4551131ANov 5, 1985
Autotransfusion system with anticoagulant delivery system
THORATEC LAB CORP29 citations91
US5701919ADec 30, 1997
Step-down skeletal muscle energy conversion system
THORATEC LAB CORP28 citations89
US4409172AOct 11, 1983
Device and method for fabricating multi-layer tubing using a freely suspended mandrel
THORATEC LAB CORP28 citations86
US4144744AMar 20, 1979
Vein preparation and testing device
THORATEC LAB CORP8 citations73
US4476708AOct 16, 1984
Flow controller
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US4559648ADec 24, 1985
Safety control valve for an artificial heart
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US4454643AJun 19, 1984
Combination membraning tool, package and calibration unit for eyelid sensor or the like
THORATEC LAB CORP0 citations34