Sensor Enabled Wound Monitoring and Therapy Apparatus
Summary
The European Patent Office published application EP3454918A1 for Smith & Nephew plc on April 8, 2026. The patent covers a sensor enabled wound monitoring and therapy apparatus with IPC classifications A61B 5/00, A61F 13/05, A61F 13/00, and A61M 1/00. The application designates all relevant EPC contracting states including AT, BE, DE, ES, FR, GB, IT, NL, and others.
What changed
The European Patent Office published patent application EP3454918A1 for Smith & Nephew plc covering a sensor enabled wound monitoring and therapy apparatus. The application was published April 8, 2026, with IPC classifications spanning measurement sensors (A61B 5/00), medical bandages (A61F 13/00, A61F 13/05), and suction devices (A61M 1/00). The designation covers all major EPC contracting states across the EU.
For competitors developing wound monitoring or negative pressure wound therapy devices, this patent publication establishes prior art and may affect freedom-to-operate analysis. Medical device manufacturers should review the claims upon the patent entering the national phase to assess potential infringement risks.
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SENSOR ENABLED WOUND MONITORING AND THERAPY APPARATUS
Publication EP3454918A1 Kind: A1 Apr 08, 2026
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Smith & Nephew plc
Inventors
BROWNHILL, Varuni Rachindra, COLLIER, Nicholas, John, FRAKE, James, Christopher, HAMMOND, Victoria, HARTWELL, Edward, Yerbury, HUNT, Allan Kenneth, Frazer Grugeon, LEATHER, Gordon, John, NORMAN, Simon, Mark, URWIN, Charlotte
IPC Classifications
A61B 5/00 20060101AFI20260303BHEP A61F 13/05 20240101ALI20260303BHEP A61F 13/00 20060101ALI20260303BHEP A61M 1/00 20060101ALI20260303BHEP
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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