This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Covidien LP. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Thomas C. Niemiec and Real-Time Tissue Perfusion Assessment
Introduction
Thomas C. Niemiec is an inventor associated with Berlin, Connecticut, and Covidien LP. His patent work includes a surgical technology designed to assess tissue perfusion during clamping, providing surgeons with real-time information before stapling.
Latest Patents
Niemiec is credited with 1 patent, titled “System and Method for Real-Time Tissue Perfusion Assessment During Clamping.” The invention integrates near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) into a powered surgical stapler. Light sources transmit near-infrared light through tissue held between the reload and anvil assemblies, while photodetectors measure backscattered light to estimate perfusion.
The system processes and displays perfusion data in real time. This feedback can help surgical teams adjust clamping force and assess tissue viability before firing the stapler, supporting informed decisions during the procedure.
Career Highlights
Niemiec’s listed patent reflects work at the intersection of surgical instrumentation and tissue-monitoring technology. By incorporating perfusion assessment into a stapling system, the invention aims to provide useful feedback during a critical stage of surgery.
Collaborations
Niemiec is associated with Covidien LP. His listed coworker is Patrick D. Mozdzierz.
Conclusion
Thomas C. Niemiec’s patent describes a surgical stapler system that uses near-infrared sensing to assess tissue perfusion during clamping, bringing real-time tissue feedback into the stapling process.
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