Boston Scientific Scimed Implant Patent EP3973921A1 for Pelvic Conditions
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The European Patent Office has published patent application EP3973921A1, filed by Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., covering implants and tools for treatments of pelvic conditions. The application names Thomas O. Viker as inventor and carries IPC classification A61F 2/00. The patent is designated across all listed contracting states and grants exclusive rights to the patented technology from the publication date.
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The EPO published patent application EP3973921A1, granting Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. exclusive rights to an implant and tool system for the treatment of pelvic conditions. The patent application, filed by inventor Thomas O. Viker, covers the designated contracting states across the European Union.
Competitors developing pelvic implant or treatment tool technologies should review the patent's scope to assess whether their products fall within the protected claims. The patent's publication in the EPO Bulletin establishes the public record of the intellectual property rights granted.
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IMPLANTS AND TOOLS FOR TREATMENTS OF PELVIC CONDITIONS
Publication EP3973921A1 Kind: A1 Apr 15, 2026
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Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
Inventors
VIKER, Thomas O.
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A61F 2/00 20060101AFI20220201BHEP
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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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