Issued Patents 2017
| Patent # | Title | Co-Inventors | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9839421 | Jaw closure feature for end effector of surgical instrument | Jason E. Zerkle, Douglas B. Hoffman, Adam R. Dunki-Jacobs | 2017-12-12 |
| 9814462 | Assembly for fastening tissue comprising a compressible layer | James A. Woodard, Jr., Charles J. Scheib, Chad P. Boudreaux, Dean B. Bruewer, Richard F. Schwemberger +4 more | 2017-11-14 |
| 9717497 | Lockout feature for movable cutting member of surgical instrument | Jason E. Zerkle, Douglas B. Hoffman, William J. White | 2017-08-01 |
| 9693774 | Pivotable articulation joint unlocking feature for surgical stapler | Rebecca J. Gettinger, Frederick E. Shelton, IV | 2017-07-04 |
| 9622746 | Distal tip features for end effector of surgical instrument | Douglas B. Hoffman, Rebecca J. Gettinger, Timothy S. Bedard, Dean L. Garner, Glen A. Armstrong +1 more | 2017-04-18 |