Chronic rhinitis electrosurgical treatment, Olympus patent

The USPTO granted patent US12594116B2 to Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH on April 7, 2026. The patent covers a method for treating chronic rhinitis using a handheld electrosurgical applicator for treatment of hypertrophic nasal conchae and/or submucosal ablation of the posterior nasal nerve to reduce cardinal symptoms. The patent was filed in July 2022 and includes 2 claims.

Medical systems and related methods for imaging material removal

The USPTO granted patent US12594124B2 to Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. for a method of identifying material to be removed from a patient using medical imaging. The patent covers systems and methods for obtaining image data, analyzing it based on darkness, contrast, or saturation, and generating coded images to guide material removal with an insertion device.

Visualization system and method for ENT procedures

The USPTO granted patent US12594125B2 to Acclarent, Inc. covering a visualization system for ENT procedures that integrates image-guided surgery navigation with head-mounted displays. The system uses magnetic position tracking and camera-based image analysis to overlay surgical navigation data onto patient anatomy viewed through a transparent HMD screen. The patent includes 7 inventors and 15 claims.

Laceration system and device patent - Boston Scientific

USPTO granted Boston Scientific Patent US12594115B2 for a laceration device used in medical procedures. The patent covers a shaft with perforation and laceration electrodes, an outwardly extending barb, and associated electrical connectors for connection to a power source. The invention is assigned to Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited with four listed inventors.

Surgical instrument for colorectal polyp removal, US12594114B2

Surgical instrument for colorectal polyp removal, US12594114B2

Neuromodulation Systems and Methods for Enhanced Nerve Targeting

USPTO granted Medtronic Ireland Manufacturing Unlimited Company Patent No. US12594118B2 covering neuromodulation systems with enhanced nerve targeting capabilities. The patent discloses methods for positioning reference and ablation electrodes intravascularly, obtaining impedance measurements, and identifying electrode groups for treatment based on those measurements. Medtronic secured intellectual property protection for these neuromodulation innovations.

Medical Electrode Device with Movable Active Electrode

The USPTO issued Patent US12594117B2 to Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. on April 7, 2026, covering a medical device featuring a shaft with a distal passive electrode containing a central opening and a movable active electrode. The active electrode can transition between an extended position (not contacting the passive electrode) and a retracted position (contacting the passive electrode). The patent contains 18 claims.

Shock wave balloon catheter with multiple shock wave sources

USPTO granted patent US12594119B2 to Shockwave Medical, Inc. for a shock wave balloon catheter apparatus featuring multiple shock wave sources distributed within an inflatable balloon. The invention targets calcified regions in the body, with shock waves propagating through the liquid inside the balloon to impinge upon adjacent tissue. The patent contains 18 claims.

Water-cooled flexible microwave ablation probe

The USPTO granted patent US12594120B2 to COSWAVE MEDICAL INC. for a water-cooled flexible microwave ablation probe designed for surgical ablation procedures. The probe features a coaxial water cooling system with inlet and outlet channels that circulate cooling water through the probe cavity to cool the feed cable and reflector. The patent includes 13 claims covering the flexible elongated water tube design and coaxial tuning cavity configuration.

SpineGuard Surgical Navigation System Patent Granted

USPTO granted SpineGuard patent US12594127B2 on April 7, 2026, for a surgical navigation system that verifies surgical procedures align with pre-operative surgical plans using sensor-based tracking and visual or audible confirmation signals. The patent contains 20 claims covering systems, instruments, and methods for displaying surgical tool trajectories overlaid on anatomical images and confirming proper tool penetration according to the surgical plan.