Intravenous Catheter Assembly with Safety Clip

The EPO published international patent application EP4306152A2 for an intravenous catheter assembly incorporating a safety clip. The patent application was filed by Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) with inventors Isaacson, Peterson, McKinnon, and Spataro. The IPC classifications include A61M 25/06 (penetrating catheters) and A61M 5/32 (needle safety mechanisms), indicating the innovation relates to catheter insertion with worker protection features.

This is a patent publication rather than a regulatory action. No compliance deadlines or required actions apply to this notice. Medical device manufacturers developing similar safety catheter products should review the patent claims to assess potential IP implications or licensing considerations. The patent is designated across 35 European and associated states including DE, FR, GB, IT, ES, NL, and others.