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EP4126518A1: Intraocular Lens Production Method, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

The EPO published patent application EP4126518A1 for Carl Zeiss Meditec AG on April 15, 2026, covering a method for producing an intraocular lens and a production device. The applicant is Carl Zeiss Meditec AG with inventor Michael Thaller. The patent carries IPC classifications including B29D 11/00 (optical article manufacturing), B29C 64/124 (additive manufacturing), and A61F 2/16 (intraocular lenses), and is designated across all EU member states including DE, FR, GB, IT, NL, ES, and 25 others.

Artificial Eye Lens with Cavity Design for Reduced Incision Implantation - US12599477B2

USPTO granted patent US12599477B2 to Carl Zeiss Meditec AG for an artificial eye lens with front and rear lens elements connected by an intermediate element forming a cavity with an opening for liquid flow. The design allows reduction of the access incision necessary for implantation. The patent includes 15 claims and covers methods for production and implantation of the lens.

DEX Ophthalmic Forceps Recall Katalyst Surgical Carl Zeiss Meditec

ANSM issued safety alert R2609552 informing French health establishments of a recall by Carl Zeiss Meditec for DEX ophthalmic forceps and scissors manufactured by Katalyst Surgical LLC. Affected health facilities must remove the devices from use and contact the manufacturer directly. The safety action letter was published April 9, 2026.

Laser Processing System Test Method Patent Grant

USPTO granted Patent US12589034B2 to Carl Zeiss Meditec AG for a method of system testing laser processing systems. The patent covers a functional test of control elements combined with determination of variable parameters affecting laser processing execution, with overlapping test phases. The patent application was filed March 11, 2022, and contains 18 claims.

Ophthalmic System with Patient-Customized Alignment Mechanisms

USPTO published patent application US20260090717A1 by Carl Zeiss Meditec covering an ophthalmic system (OCT or fundus imager) with patient-customized alignment mechanisms. The system enables single-operator fine alignment using custom mechanical guides and rough pre-alignment based on patient-specific parameters. Application 19341552 was filed September 26, 2025.