Shape Memory Element for Straightening Malleable Device
Summary
The European Patent Office published international patent application EP3975819A1, filed by Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd., covering a shape memory element designed to straighten malleable medical devices. The application was published on April 15, 2026 and entered the European phase with designations covering all major EU contracting states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands. Medical device manufacturers developing catheter-based or other malleable instruments with shape-memory components should review the published claims to assess potential freedom-to-operate implications.
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The European Patent Office published international patent application EP3975819A1, filed by Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd., titled 'Shape Memory Element For Straightening Malleable Device.' The invention relates to a shape memory element designed to straighten malleable devices, classified under IPC category A61B 1/005. The application entered the European regional phase and designates all major EU contracting states, as well as several non-EU European states.\n\nMedical device manufacturers and competitors in the catheter or interventional device space should review the published claims to assess freedom to operate. While this is an application publication rather than an issued patent, it signals Biosense Webster's active interest in this technology space and may indicate future licensing or enforcement activity once the application proceeds to grant.
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SHAPE MEMORY ELEMENT FOR STRAIGHTENING MALLEABLE DEVICE
Publication EP3975819A1 Kind: A1 Apr 15, 2026
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Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.
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GOVARI, Assaf
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A61B 1/005 20060101AFI20201205BHEP
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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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