Interbody Spinal Implant Patent, Warsaw Orthopedic, EP4561504A1, Apr 15, 2026
Summary
The European Patent Office granted patent EP4561504A1 to Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. on April 15, 2026, covering an interbody spinal implant design with endplates connected by struts. The patent lists six inventors: Miller, Keith; Wolfe, Thomas; Metcalf, Newton; Ballard, Rodney; Prevost, Julien; and Beale, Jeffrey. Medical device manufacturers developing or marketing spinal interbody fusion devices in Europe should review this patent for potential freedom-to-operate implications.
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The EPO published patent application EP4561504A1 for Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., covering an interbody spinal implant design. The invention falls under IPC classification A61F 2/44 and designates all EPO member states. Patent grants create intellectual property rights for the holder and may affect competitors developing similar spinal fusion devices in Europe.
Medical device manufacturers engaged in spinal implant development should conduct freedom-to-operate analyses to assess whether their products fall within the scope of this granted patent. Competitors may wish to explore licensing options or design-around strategies.
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INTERBODY IMPLANT HAVING ENDPLATES CONNECTED BY STRUTS
Publication EP4561504A1 Kind: A1 Apr 15, 2026
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Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
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MILLER, Keith, WOLFE, Thomas, METCALF, Newton, BALLARD, Rodney, PREVOST, Julien, BEALE, Jeffrey
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A61F 2/44 20060101AFI20240202BHEP
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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, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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