The European Patent Office (EPO) has published patent application EP4709309A2, titled "Radiation therapy systems using computer vision systems for patient specific body models." This application, filed by The Regents of the University of Colorado, describes novel systems and methods for stereotactic guided radiation therapy that leverage computer vision to create patient-specific body models.

This publication represents a new patent application and does not impose immediate regulatory obligations. However, it signals potential future technological advancements in radiation therapy that may influence medical device development and clinical practice. Compliance officers in the medical device and healthcare sectors should be aware of this patent as it may relate to intellectual property considerations and future product development in oncology treatment.