EPO Patent Bulletin - Diagnosis & Surgery (A61B)

Implant Delivery Handle, Catheter Assembly, and Conveying System

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4098207A1 for Shanghai Microport Cardioflow Medtech Co., Ltd., covering an implant delivery handle, catheter assembly, and conveying system for use in cardiac procedures. The patent was published April 8, 2026 and includes IPC classifications A61B 17/00, A61F 2/95, and A61F 2/24. The designation states cover 34 European countries including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and other EU member states.

Protective Device for Use in Surgery Applications (EP4132408A1)

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4132408A1 for Relmat Pty Ltd titled 'Protective Device for Use in Surgery Applications.' The invention relates to protective devices for surgical procedures and has been classified under IPC category A61B (Diagnosis & Surgery). The patent designates multiple European member states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy.

Systems for Computer-Assisted Shape Measurements in Video (EP4135567A1)

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4135567A1 for Kaliber Labs Inc., covering computer-assisted systems and methods for performing shape measurements in video data. The patent application relates to medical imaging technologies including ultrasound, X-ray, MRI, and video-based analysis for surgical and diagnostic applications. The patent was published under the A1 publication type on April 8, 2026.

Image Processing Device and Image Processing Method

The European Patent Office published Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.'s patent application EP4113436A1 for an image processing device and method for diagnosis and surgery. The patent covers image processing technology with applications in medical diagnosis (A61B) and was published on April 8, 2026. Inventors include Saito, Hamasaki, Kanamori, and Iwase.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MODELING PREDICTIVE OUTCOMES OF ARTHROPLASTY SURGICAL PROCEDURES

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4135620A1 for Exactech, Inc., covering a method and system for modeling predictive outcomes of arthroplasty surgical procedures. The A1 publication includes the search report and is now publicly available across all designated EU member states. The patent protects predictive modeling technology for orthopedic joint replacement planning.

Dynamic Flash Adjustment Based on Retinal Pigmentation (EP4120888A1)

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4120888A1, filed by Digital Diagnostics Inc., covering a system and method for dynamically adjusting flash intensity in retinal imaging devices based on individual retinal pigmentation. The invention aims to improve image quality and patient comfort during fundus photography by adapting illumination to varying levels of ocular pigmentation. The patent application names Warren James Clarida, Ryan Earl Rohret Amelon, Abhay Shah, Jacob Patrick Suther, Meindert Niemeijer, and Michael David Abramoff as inventors.

Endoscopic System and Method for Operating the Same (EP4027183A1)

The EPO published patent application EP4027183A1 for Fujifilm Corporation's endoscopic system and method for operating the same. The patent relates to an endoscopic device classified under IPC A61B covering diagnosis and surgery applications. The publication provides intellectual property protection for the disclosed invention across all designated EPC contracting states including AL, AT, BE, DE, FR, GB, IT, NL, and 32 others.

Systems and Methods for Automated Ultrasound Image Labeling and Quality Grading

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4028992A1 for Echonous, Inc., titled 'Systems and Methods for Automated Ultrasound Image Labeling and Quality Grading.' The invention covers automated systems using neural networks to label ultrasound images and assess image quality. The patent is designated for all 39 EPC contracting states including DE, FR, GB, IT, ES, NL, and others.

Brain Control Interface Patent - Synchron Australia

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4048371A1 for Synchron Australia Pty Ltd, covering systems and methods for configuring a brain control interface using data from deployed systems. The patent application includes claims related to A61N 1/05 (neural electrodes), A61N 1/36 (nerve stimulation), and related classifications. The application designates multiple European member states including DE, FR, GB, IT, NL, and others.

Systems for Assessing Gait, Stability, and/or Balance of a User

European Patent Office granted patent EP4048148A1 to Plethy, Inc. covering AI systems for assessing gait, stability, and balance using neural networks. The patent application was published April 8, 2026, designating multiple European member states including DE, FR, GB, IT, NL, ES, and others.

Intra-Oral Electroencephalography Device and Method for Neurological Diagnosis

The European Patent Office granted Patent EP4054420A1 to Achaemenid, LLC for an intra-oral electroencephalography (EEG) device designed for neurological diagnosis. The invention (Inventor: Reza Radmand) utilizes IPC classifications including A61B 5/291 (electrical recording of physiological state), A61B 5/384 (brain monitoring), and A61B 5/11 (movement measurement). The patent is designated for all 35 participating EPC contracting states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and other EU member states.

EP4044910A1 Monitoring of Breathing and Heart Function Patent

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4044910A1 titled 'Monitoring of Breathing and Heart Function' filed by The Children's Medical Center Corporation. Inventors Benjamin Matthews and Christopher Norve developed a system for monitoring breathing and heart function with applications in medical diagnostics. The patent application was published with designated state coverage across European Patent Convention member states including Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and 23 other countries.

Vascular Access Device with Arteriovenous Fistula Support EP4037754A1

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4037754A1 for a vascular access device designed to support arteriovenous fistulas. The patent was filed by Voyager Biomedical, Inc. and inventors Alan Glowczwski and Kimberly Marie Neely. The invention is classified under A61B 17/11 (surgical anastomosis) and A61M 39/02 (vascular implants).

Surgical Stapler with Removable Power Pack, EP3998960A1

European Patent Office published patent EP3998960A1 granting Revmedica, Inc. exclusive rights to a surgical stapler with removable power pack. The patent application was filed by inventors SATTI, WENCHELL, and NIELSEN with IPC classifications covering surgical stapling devices (A61B 17/072, A61B 17/068, A61B 17/115). The patent covers designated European Patent Convention states including DE, FR, GB, IT, ES, NL, and 22 other member states.

Surgical Robotic Arm with Anatomy State Confirmation, Covidien

The European Patent Office published patent EP4072460A1 for Covidien LP covering a surgical robotic arm system with anatomy state confirmation technology. The invention is classified under IPC A61B (Diagnosis and Surgery) and includes robotic arm mechanisms for confirming anatomical states during surgical procedures. The patent names Meglan Dwight as inventor.

Computer-Assisted Surgery System and Method for Calculating a Distance with Inertial Sensors

The European Patent Office published patent application EP3518805A1 for Orthosoft ULC, covering a computer-assisted surgery system and method that calculates distances using inertial sensors. The invention includes five named inventors and is classified under A61B (diagnosis, surgery, measurement). The patent designates all relevant EU member states for protection.

Electrode Array for Physiological Monitoring Device

The European Patent Office published patent application EP3242593A1 for Medasense Biometrics Ltd., covering an electrode array for physiological monitoring and associated devices. The patent application includes IPC classifications related to vital sign measurement, electrode arrangements, and signal processing for physiological data. The designated contracting states span most EU member states plus other European countries.

Diamond Microelectrodes Neural Interface Patent EP3057499A1

The EPO published patent application EP3057499A1 for microelectrodes made from structured diamond designed for neural interfacing applications. The patent was filed by Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives (CEA) with inventors Clément Hebert, Emmanuel Scorsone, Jean-Paul Mazellier, and Lionel Rousseau. The invention covers IPC classifications including A61B 5/24 (measurement of neural or electroencephalographic potentials), A61B 5/291, G01N 27/30, G01N 27/327, H01M 4/04, and H01M 4/02.

System and Method for Identification of Biological Tissues

The European Patent Office granted patent EP3285059A1 to Micromass UK Limited on April 8, 2026, covering a system and method for identifying biological tissues using mass spectrometry. The patent (Inventor: Zoltán Takáts) applies across 38 designated European states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain.

Neurent Medical Nasal Treatment Patent Application

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4225185A1 filed by Neurent Medical Limited for systems and methods of therapeutic nasal treatment. The application was filed by inventor David Townley with designated states covering the EU and EPC contracting states. This publication makes the application publicly available for examination and opposition.

Selection of a Preferred Intraocular Lens Based on Ray Tracing

The EPO published patent application EP4258972A1 for Alcon Inc., titled 'Selection of a Preferred Intraocular Lens Based on Ray Tracing.' The invention relates to methods for selecting intraocular lenses (IOLs) for cataract surgery using ray tracing optical calculations to predict post-operative visual outcomes. The patent designates 37 European states including major markets such as DE, FR, GB, IT, ES, and NL.

Nanoleq AG Physiological Monitoring and Personalized Breathing Exercise Patent

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4426191A1 for Nanoleq AG, covering a system and method for monitoring a user's physiological state and providing personalized breathing exercises. The application names six inventors including Serge Weydert and Vincent Martinez and classifies under IPC codes A61B for diagnostic and measurement devices.