USPTO Patent Application for Bipolar RF Access Device

The USPTO has published a patent application by Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. for a bipolar RF access device with a sliding automatic shutoff cutting zone. The application details electrosurgical ablation devices designed for treating patient tissue.

USPTO Patent Application: Cryo-ablation System for Sympathetic Nervous System Hyperactivity

The USPTO has published a patent application detailing a cryo-ablation system designed to treat sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity. The system utilizes a catheter with a configurable heat transfer element and deployable temperature probes to measure tissue temperature and optimize ablation.

USPTO Patent Application for Safe Surgical Suction Tip

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083475A1) for a new safe surgical suction tip designed to protect delicate tissues while effectively removing fluids. The application was filed by inventor Daniel R. Jacobson.

USPTO Patent Application for Aseptic Liquid Transfer Dispenser

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083637A1) for an aseptic liquid transfer dispenser system. The application details a drug delivery system designed for sterile transfer of liquid products, including a method for aseptically transferring drugs from a vial to the system.

USPTO Patent Application: Body-Worn Therapeutic Speaker Device

The USPTO has published a new patent application for a body-worn therapeutic speaker device designed to deliver vibrational sound therapy. The application details a device that uses wireless speakers to promote circulation, muscle relaxation, and pain relief, while also incorporating mechanisms to minimize radiation exposure.

USPTO Patent Application for Blood Draw Device Probe

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083367A1, for a system designed to reduce buckling of a probe during the deployment of a blood draw device. The application details a fluid transfer device with specific components to control catheter movement and support.

USPTO Publishes Rectoscope Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083314A1, for a rectoscope designed for cavity inspection. The application, filed on May 29, 2025, details a device with a movable cover and a frangible window for controlled access.

USPTO Patent Application for Aspiration Tubing Clip

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083305A1) for an aspiration tubing clip filed by Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. The application describes a fluid system including a clamp for suction tubing used in medical devices.

FIAU REQ Submission Deadline Reminder

The FIAU Malta has issued a reminder to all subject persons regarding the upcoming deadline for the Risk Evaluation Questionnaire (REQ) submission on March 26, 2026. Timely submission is a legal obligation, and failure to comply may result in administrative penalties.

J. Stephen Hurst Censured for Unauthorized Settlement

The Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility announced that attorney J. Stephen Hurst was publicly censured by the Supreme Court of Tennessee, effective March 25, 2026. The censure stems from improperly negotiating and settling a case without client authorization and failing to inform the court of this lack of approval.