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SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC
US·1,785 granted patents·264 pending applications·343,600 citations·filing 1987–2010
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2,049 records- 0199US7174636B2Method of making an embolic filterSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Feb 13, 2007·1.1k cites·15 claims
- 0299US7070559B2Controllable endoscopic sheath apparatus and related method of useSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jul 4, 2006·1.5k cites·31 claims
- 0399US7006231B2Diffraction grating based interferometric systems and methodsSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 28, 2006·308 cites·76 claims
- 0499US6865810B2Methods of making medical devicesSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Mar 15, 2005·215 cites·31 claims
- 0599US6840423B2Integrated surgical staple retainer for a full thickness resectioning deviceSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jan 11, 2005·1.9k cites·4 claims
- 0699US6835173B2Robotic endoscopeSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2001·Granted Dec 28, 2004·1.6k cites·45 claims
- 0799US6827246B2Multi fire full thickness resectioning deviceSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2003·Granted Dec 7, 2004·1.7k cites·17 claims
- 0899US6761685B2Controllable endoscopic sheath apparatus and related method of useSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2000·Granted Jul 13, 2004·1.8k cites·10 claims
- 0999US6730377B2Balloons made from liquid crystal polymer blendsSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2002·Granted May 4, 2004·409 cites·19 claims
- 1099US6720350B2Therapeutic inhibitor of vascular smooth muscle cellsSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Apr 13, 2004·204 cites·40 claims
- 1199US6699214B2Shear-sensitive injectable delivery systemSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2000·Granted Mar 2, 2004·1.1k cites·16 claims
- 1299US6696667B1Laser stent cuttingSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Feb 24, 2004·235 cites·19 claims
- 1399US6695198B2Integrated surgical staple retainer for a full thickness resectioning deviceSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2003·Granted Feb 24, 2004·1.9k cites·8 claims
- 1499US6696666B2Tubular cutting process and systemSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Feb 24, 2004·149 cites·21 claims
- 1599US6679269B2Systems and methods for conducting electrophysiological testing using high-voltage energy pulses to stun tissueSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Jan 20, 2004·1.5k cites·14 claims
- 1699US6622604B1Process for manufacturing a braided bifurcated stentSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2000·Granted Sep 23, 2003·468 cites·22 claims
- 1799US6611793B1Systems and methods to identify and disable re-use single use devices based on detecting environmental changesSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 1999·Granted Aug 26, 2003·2.1k cites·37 claims
- 1899US6605078B2Full thickness resection deviceSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2001·Granted Aug 12, 2003·1.9k cites·27 claims
- 1999US6601749B2Multi fire full thickness resectioning deviceSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2001·Granted Aug 5, 2003·2.1k cites·26 claims
- 2099US6585144B2Integrated surgical staple retainer for a full thickness resectioning deviceSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jul 1, 2003·1.8k cites·7 claims
- 2199US6506408B1Implantable or insertable therapeutic agent delivery deviceSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2000·Granted Jan 14, 2003·211 cites·15 claims
- 2299US6409727B1Multifilar flexible rotary shaft and medical instruments incorporating the sameSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 1999·Granted Jun 25, 2002·139 cites·18 claims
- 2399US6398807B1Braided branching stent, method for treating a lumen therewith, and process for manufacture thereforSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2000·Granted Jun 4, 2002·527 cites·40 claims
- 2499US6343731B1Method and device for full thickness resectioning of an organSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 5, 2002·2.2k cites·31 claims
- 2599US6258121B1Stent coatingSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 1999·Granted Jul 10, 2001·773 cites·13 claims
- 2699US6248190B1Process of making composite stents with gold alloy coresSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 1999·Granted Jun 19, 2001·94 cites·32 claims
- 2799US6231600B1Stents with hybrid coating for medical devicesSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 1999·Granted May 15, 2001·751 cites·16 claims
- 2899US6179776B1Controllable endoscopic sheath apparatus and related method of useSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 1999·Granted Jan 30, 2001·2k cites·17 claims
- 2999US6168579B1Filter flush system and methods of useSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 1999·Granted Jan 2, 2001·1.3k cites·20 claims
- 3099US6146356ABlock copolymer elastomer catheter balloonsSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 1999·Granted Nov 14, 2000·307 cites·8 claims
- 3199US5972027APorous stent drug delivery systemSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 1997·Granted Oct 26, 1999·820 cites·9 claims
- 3299US5814064ADistal protection deviceSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 1997·Granted Sep 29, 1998·1.3k cites·20 claims
- 3399US5693034ALubricous polymer networkSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 1995·Granted Dec 2, 1997·250 cites·7 claims
- 3499US5500013ABiodegradable drug delivery vascular stentSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 1995·Granted Mar 19, 1996·747 cites·8 claims
- 3599US5087394AMethod for forming an inflatable balloon for use in a catheterSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 1989·Granted Feb 11, 1992·265 cites·11 claims
- 3698US7130054B2Diffraction grating based interferometric systems and methodsSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2005·Granted Oct 31, 2006·79 cites·24 claims
- 3798US7041083B2Medical catheter assembly including a removable inner sleeve and method of using the sameSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2002·Granted May 9, 2006·423 cites·24 claims
- 3898US6979420B2Method of molding balloon catheters employing microwave energySCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Dec 27, 2005·120 cites·19 claims
- 3998US6951675B2Multilayer balloon catheterSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2003·Granted Oct 4, 2005·115 cites·34 claims
- 4098US6840957B2Implantable prosthetic valveSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jan 11, 2005·325 cites·28 claims
- 4198US6820791B2Non-circular resection device and endoscopeSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2003·Granted Nov 23, 2004·1.8k cites·12 claims
- 4298US6821282B2Full thickness resection device control handleSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2001·Granted Nov 23, 2004·1.8k cites·9 claims
- 4398US6780849B2Lipid-based nitric oxide donorsSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2000·Granted Aug 24, 2004·170 cites·34 claims
- 4498US6770027B2Robotic endoscope with wireless interfaceSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Aug 3, 2004·1.5k cites·29 claims
- 4598US6692507B2Impermanent biocompatible fastenerSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 17, 2004·1.6k cites·17 claims
- 4698US6689144B2Rapid exchange catheter and methods for delivery of vaso-occlusive devicesSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Feb 10, 2004·597 cites·21 claims
- 4798US6685739B2Implantable prosthetic valveSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Feb 3, 2004·785 cites·25 claims
- 4898US6682543B2Methods for aortic artherectomySCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jan 27, 2004·411 cites·13 claims
- 4998US6679894B2Multiple hemoclip system for an endoscopeSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Jan 20, 2004·251 cites·19 claims
- 5098US6652571B1Braided, branched, implantable device and processes for manufacture thereofSCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC·Filed 2000·Granted Nov 25, 2003·477 cites·27 claims
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