EPO Patent Bulletin: Medical Devices & Diagnostics

The European Patent Office's latest patent bulletin lists new publications and grants related to medical devices and diagnostics under the A61B classification. The bulletin includes details on inventions such as apparatus for forming bone canals, surgical microscope systems, and methods for imaging and biomarker detection, with publication dates in March 2026.

New Mexico Measles Cases Rise to 15 Linked to Detention Centers

The New Mexico Department of Health reported that the state's measles case count has risen to 15, with all cases linked to federal detainees in three county detention centers. The department has deployed vaccination crews to these facilities to mitigate further spread.

Remarks on Nonbank Designation Proposal

SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins made remarks supporting a proposal at the Financial Stability Oversight Council meeting on March 25, 2026. While supporting the proposal as a step in the right direction, he reiterated skepticism about the fundamental issues with nonbank designation under the Dodd-Frank Act.

European Patent EP4541319A2 for Prosthetic Valves, Frames, and Leaflets

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4541319A2 concerning prosthetic valves, frames, and leaflets. The patent was filed by Edwards Lifesciences Corporation and lists multiple inventors. The publication date is March 11, 2026.

European patent EP4570192A2 for implantable medical device

The European Patent Office has published European patent EP4570192A2 for an implantable medical device including a valve member, assigned to Cook Medical Technologies LLC. The patent was published on March 11, 2026, and covers designated states across Europe.

Glenoid component patent application filed by Howmedica Osteonics Corp

The European Patent Office has published a patent application (EP4537771A2) for a glenoid component filed by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. The application details include inventors and IPC classifications related to medical devices and prosthetics. The publication date is March 11, 2026.

European Patent for Prosthetic Heart Valve and Delivery Apparatus

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4552622A2 for a prosthetic heart valve and delivery apparatus, with applicants Edwards Lifesciences Corporation. The patent is designated for several European states and is scheduled for publication on March 11, 2026.

PHMSA Compromise Order with Certificate of Service

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a Compromise Order and Certificate of Service related to case number 24-0240-SH-EA concerning FHS Retail LLC. This order signifies a resolution to a compliance matter involving hazardous materials transportation.

Maryland AG Seeks Records on Baltimore ICE Detention Facility Conditions

The Maryland Attorney General has filed a motion for summary judgment against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to compel the production of records concerning alleged dangerous and inhumane conditions at the Baltimore ICE detention facility. The lawsuit stems from an investigation into potential civil rights violations.

Maryland AG Statement on Meta and YouTube Verdicts Harming Children

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued a statement following landmark verdicts against Meta and YouTube for designing social media platforms that exploit children and harm their mental health. The verdicts are seen as a reckoning for an industry that prioritizes profit over young people's well-being, and Maryland is part of similar multistate litigation.