Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/754,475

SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO SURGICAL STAPLES AND SURGICAL STAPLE INSERTERS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 26, 2024

Priority

Sep 01, 2023 — CIP of 18/459,474

Examiner

SHIRSAT, MARCELA

Art Unit

3775

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Globus Medical Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +19.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 654 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHIRSAT, MARCELA View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

479 granted / 654 resolved

+3.2% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

678

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

83.0%

+43.0% vs TC avg

§102

8.1%

-31.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 654 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 26, 2024

Application Filed

Jan 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 23, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

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3y 11m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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3y 1m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+19.8%)

2y 12m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 654 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.