Antimicrobial Medical Device Delivery Device

USPTO granted patent US12594410B2 to ICU Medical, Inc. on April 7, 2026 for a device delivering an antimicrobial composition into medical device connections. The patent covers a male connector with a recess containing chlorhexidine acetate designed to prevent infection and microbial ingress in medical device connections. This is a routine patent grant establishing intellectual property rights with no direct compliance obligations.

Heart support apparatus with four inflatable compartments and electrical stimulus

USPTO granted Patent US12594414B2 to Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University for a heart support apparatus featuring four inflatable compartments corresponding to heart atriums and ventricles, with negative and positive charge pads for electrical stimulation. The apparatus includes piston pumps for fluid circulation, suction tubes for fluid removal, and a programmable controller. The patent contains 20 claims and covers technology for cardiac support and massage applications.

Cagent Vascular serration balloon, USPTO patent 7th Apr

Cagent Vascular serration balloon, USPTO patent 7th Apr

Vena Cava Occlusion for Cardiac Preload Reduction

USPTO granted Patent US12594416B2 to Magenta Medical Ltd covering apparatus and methods for reducing cardiac preload by partially occluding the vena cava at an infra-renal location. The patent claims monitoring physiological parameters including venous pressures and cardiac dimensions to modulate occlusion extent responsively. The patent contains 17 claims.

Distal bearing support in catheters

USPTO granted patent US12594415B2 to TC1 LLC on April 7, 2026, covering a catheter pump design with an expandable support mechanism for reducing tip gap changes due to bending. The patent discloses a system including an elongated catheter body with an expandable cannula, impeller assembly with blades, and a distal support structure. The invention comprises 17 claims and provides intellectual property protection for the disclosed medical device configuration.

Injection device with passive RF modulation for data transmission

The USPTO granted Patent US12597499B2 to Sanofi on April 7, 2026, covering an injection device with a passive RF modulation system. The patent claims an RF antenna attached to the device's reservoir that receives interrogation signals from external devices and a resonating assembly that generates modulated RF signals reflecting plunger rod position for usage tracking.

Flush Syringe with Multiple Scrubbing Devices

The USPTO granted patent US12594412B2 to Becton, Dickinson and Company for an integrated disinfection device for syringe assemblies. The patent covers a flush syringe with two integrated disinfection units featuring absorbent materials, disinfectants, and antimicrobial agents for sterilizing medical connectors. The invention includes threaded luer lock connections and snap fit mechanisms for secure assembly.

US12594055B1 probe apparatus, Big Ridge Solutions, 7th Apr

US12594055B1 probe apparatus, Big Ridge Solutions, 7th Apr

Injectable off-the-shelf cartilage, tendon, and ligament repair compositions and methods of use

The USPTO granted Patent US12595463B2 to EPIBONE, INC. covering injectable compositions comprising condensed mesenchymal cell bodies and hydrogels for cartilage, tendon, and ligament repair. The patent includes 11 claims and covers methods of treating connective tissue defects and cartilage injuries using cell-based therapies.

Integrated system for 3D tissue culture

The USPTO granted Patent US12595449B2 to VALO Health, Inc. covering an integrated system with embedded electrodes for growing, maintaining, and using 3D tissues in vitro. The patent includes 13 claims under CPC classifications C12M and C12N covering scalable, automated tissue stimulation devices and systems. The filing date was February 3, 2021, with Application No. 17798048.