Patents by Inventor Gina Policastro

Gina Policastro has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Compressible Non-Fibrous Adjuncts
    Publication number: 20210077094
    Abstract: Stapling assemblies for use with a surgical stapler are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the stapling assembly includes a cartridge having a plurality of staples disposed therein and a non-fibrous adjunct formed of at least one fused bioabsorbable polymer and configured to be releasably retained on the cartridge. Adjunct systems for use with a surgical stapler are also provided. Surgical end effectors using the stapling assemblies are also provided. Methods for manufacturing stapling assemblies and using the same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Jason L. Harris, Michael J. Vendely, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Austin Bridges, Peyton Hopson, Jackie Donners, Hardik Kabaria, Farhad Javid, David Arthur Kelly, Elliott Baker, Stephen J. Peter, Xinyu Gu, Gina Policastro, Sharon Chen
  • Compressible Non-Fibrous Adjuncts
    Publication number: 20210077109
    Abstract: Stapling assemblies for use with a surgical stapler are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the stapling assembly includes a cartridge having a plurality of staples disposed therein and a non-fibrous adjunct formed of at least one fused bioabsorbable polymer and configured to be releasably retained on the cartridge. Adjunct systems for use with a surgical stapler are also provided. Surgical end effectors using the stapling assemblies are also provided. Methods for manufacturing stapling assemblies and using the same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Jason L. Harris, Michael J. Vendely, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Peyton Hopson, Jackie Donners, Hardik Kabaria, Farhad Javid, Xinyu Gu, Gina Policastro, Sharon Chen