EPO published patent application EP3986504A1 titled 'Flow Metering Insert and/or Device' on March 25, 2026. The patent application covers flow metering technology for medical devices, classified under IPC codes A61M 5/14, A61M 5/165, A61M 5/168, G01F 1/37, and G01F 1/52. The designated contracting states include all EU member states plus Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and other European countries.

This is a routine patent publication notice. No immediate compliance action is required. Parties developing competing flow metering technology for medical applications should review the patent claims to assess potential infringement risks. Parties seeking to license or manufacture similar devices should monitor the patent prosecution timeline for any restrictions or limitations to the granted claims.