Nasal Suction Instrument with Interchangeable Tip Insert
Summary
European Patent Office published patent EP3893789A1 for Acclarent, Inc.'s nasal suction instrument with interchangeable tip insert. The patent covers a medical suction device used in ENT procedures with modular tip components. Protection extends to designated contracting states across the EU including Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, and 27 other member states.
What changed
The EPO published patent application EP3893789A1 for Acclarent, Inc.'s nasal suction instrument with interchangeable tip insert. The invention relates to medical suction devices classified under A61B (diagnosis and surgery), specifically covering ENT surgical instruments with modular tip configurations. The patent names Babak Ebrahimi and Ehsan Shameli as inventors.
Medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers should monitor this patent if operating in the ENT surgical device space. The patent provides Acclarent with exclusive rights across 31 designated contracting states in Europe, which may affect competitive positioning in the nasal suction and surgical aspiration market.
What to do next
- Monitor patent maintenance deadlines to preserve protection
- Review product portfolio for potential licensing needs
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NASAL SUCTION INSTRUMENT WITH INTERCHANGEABLE TIP INSERT
Publication EP3893789A1 Kind: A1 Apr 01, 2026
Applicants
Acclarent, Inc.
Inventors
EBRAHIMI, Babak, SHAMELI, Ehsan
IPC Classifications
A61B 34/20 20160101AFI20200619BHEP A61B 17/24 20060101ALI20200619BHEP
Designated States
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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