Affera Catheter Ablation Electrode Image Sensor EP3451963A2
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The European Patent Office published patent application EP3451963A2 for Affera, Inc., covering a catheter with an ablation electrode and an image sensor for cardiac ablation procedures. The A2 publication (European patent application published under Article 93 EPC) covers all EU and EEA contracting states. This patent publication establishes intellectual property rights for the disclosed medical device technology combining ablation delivery with real-time imaging feedback.
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The EPO published patent application EP3451963A2 for a catheter combining an ablation electrode with an image sensor, assigned to Affera, Inc. and classified under IPC A61B 18/14 (electrosurgery). The publication covers designated states including all EU member states and EEA countries.
Medical device manufacturers developing cardiac ablation systems with integrated imaging capabilities should review this publication for prior art purposes and freedom-to-operate analysis. Healthcare institutions evaluating catheter ablation technologies may find this relevant when assessing intellectual property landscapes for new procurement or research programs.
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A CATHETER WITH AN ABLATION ELECTRODE AND WITH AN IMAGE SENSOR
Publication EP3451963A2 Kind: A2 Apr 15, 2026
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Affera, Inc.
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HARLEV, Doron, WALLACE, Andrew Miles
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A61B 18/14 20060101AFI20181130BHEP
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AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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