EPO Patent: Systems and Methods for Planning Medical Procedures
Summary
The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4712101A2 for systems and methods for planning medical procedures, filed by Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. The patent describes computer-implemented analysis methods for assisting in planning procedures like percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
What changed
This document is a publication of a European patent application (EP4712101A2) concerning systems and methods for planning medical procedures, specifically related to computer-implemented analysis for assisting in procedures such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The application was filed by Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. and includes details on receiving radiographic images, user input for feature identification, and generating an access plan and patient template.
As this is a patent publication, it does not impose direct regulatory obligations or compliance deadlines on regulated entities. However, it signifies potential technological advancements in medical procedure planning that may influence future product development and regulatory considerations for medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers. Compliance officers should note this as a development in the technological landscape relevant to their sector.
Source document (simplified)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PLANNING MEDICAL PROCEDURES
Publication EP4712101A2 Kind: A2 Mar 18, 2026
Applicants
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
Inventors
LONG, Jerry T., HARRAH, Timothy P., CRAFT, Brandon W., STOKLEY, Elizabeth A., KOERNER, Sebastian, SPERRY, Erik, SCHNEIDER, Chad, HERA, Mark
Abstract
Computer systems and computer-implemented analysis methods may be used for assistance in planning and/or performing a medical procedure, such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy or percutaneous nephrolithotripsy. The method may include receiving one or more radiographic images of an anatomical structure of a patient, generating a display of the radiographic image(s), generating at least one request for user input to identify features of the anatomical structure, receiving user input identifying the features of the anatomical structure, identifying at least one access plan based on the received user input, and generating a display of the identified access plan(s) associated with the radiographic image(s). The method may include generating a patient template that indicates an insertion site according to the identified access plan(s).
IPC Classifications
G16H 50/70 20180101AFI20250729BHEP
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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