The European Patent Office (EPO) has published patent application EP4709295A2, titled 'Vascular occlusion device and methods of use thereof.' The application was filed by TRANSLATIONAL AND FUNDAMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INSTITUTE LLC and lists Bashir Akhavan Tafti as the inventor. The patent is classified under IPC A61B 17/12, which pertains to surgical instruments for occluding vessels, and is designated for numerous European states.

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