ChangeBridge: EPO Bulletin - Prosthetics (A61F)

European Patent EP4678097A3 for Neural Interface Implants

The European Patent Office has published patent EP4678097A3 for Synchron Australia Pty Limited, detailing systems and methods for controlling devices using detected changes in neural-related signals. The patent describes a neural interface implanted within a subject's brain to detect these signals and transmit input commands.

European Patent EP4670679A3 for Mitral Valve Prosthesis

The European Patent Office has published patent EP4670679A3 for a two-stage platform for mitral valve replacement, developed by Majoro Cardiac Innovations, LLC. This patent describes a system for percutaneously deploying a mitral annular ring platform and a valved-stent prosthetic device, aiming to provide a consistent platform for various vendors.

European Patent EP4681769A3 for Bodily Organ Flow Control

The European Patent Office has published patent EP4681769A3 for an apparatus designed to control fluid flow within a bodily organ. The patent, assigned to Implantica Patent Ltd., describes an implantable constriction device combined with electrical stimulation to manage bodily matter flow.