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Medical device prior art search

Search prior art for medical device inventions: implants, catheters, surgical instruments, wearables, and monitoring systems.

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  • パーシルタ、カトヤPublished 2011-03-10

    An apparatus for detecting a needle position in an organ tissue, and a method of using the apparatus for cosmetic / orthopedic procedures and cosmetic / orthopedic surgery. The device 1 is connected to a needle 2 having a distal end 3, a measurement circuit 4 for measuring the bioimpedance of the …

  • サノバス・インコーポレイテッドPublished 2017-07-26

    An external shaft having an open portion on a side wall, wherein the open portion is provided at a distal portion; and An inner shaft positioned within the outer shaft and having an inflatable balloon disposed at a distal portion; A needle member movably disposed within the external shaft;

  • Twin Star Medical, Inc.Published 2009-10-07

    An apparatus adapted to position a functional device tip, such as a sensor, in a body site having both fluid and non-fluid tissue components, in a manner that substantially mitigates the impingement of non-fluid tissue impingement on the device tip. One such apparatus can be used to both remove …

  • Perceptive Navigation LlcPublished 2023-11-30

    An interventional medical device is provided that incorporates a forward-directed ultrasound or optical coherence tomography imaging system that is replaceable depending on how close the device is to the target site for a given medical procedure, the device and system integrated into a single …

  • エシコン・エンド−サージェリィ・インコーポレイテッドPublished 2013-12-11

    An apparatus (500) is operable to communicate fluid. An exemplary apparatus comprises a housing (502) and a fluid reservoir within the housing. An actuator (504) is operationally engaged with the fluid reservoir. The actuator is operable to effect communication of fluid from or into the fluid …

  • 学校法人明治大学Published 2014-09-17

    An antibacterial medical device in which phytic acid is bound to the Ca compound of at least a medical device whose surface is covered with a Ca compound layer or a medical device made of a Ca compound, and silver ions are bound to the phytic acid. An antibacterial medical device characterized by

  • John SchlittPublished 2010-02-18

    Provided are needle locks and methods of using the same for ultrasound guided catheter insertion. The needle locks hereof substantially immobilizes a needle relative to an ultrasound probe to permit manipulation of a catheter or other device through the needle. The needle locks of the present …

  • 泌尿医学公司Published 2025-02-14

    The present application relates to an implantable device kit and an implantable device for controllable engagement of a body cavity in a living body's tissue. An implantable device kit for controllable engagement of a body cavity in a living body's tissue includes two implantable devices and two …

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Why a prior art search matters for medical devices

Device art is deep and incremental, so a search helps you find the closest structure and design around it. It also informs both the utility and design patent strategy for a physical product.

  • Both utility (how it works) and design (how it looks) patents can apply to the same device.
  • Regulatory filings and 510(k) predicate summaries are searchable prior art in their own right.
  • Small structural differences often carry the novelty, so the search should be specific.

Medical Devices prior art search FAQ

What is a prior art search?
A prior art search looks for existing medical devices patents, published applications, and other public disclosures that are similar to your idea. It helps you gauge whether an invention is new before you spend time and money on a patent application.
How do I do a prior art search for a medical devices invention?
Describe your medical devices idea in plain language using its key technical features, then run the search. Persoona queries Google Patents and ranks the closest medical devices results so you can see what already exists before you file.
Is Persoona's prior art search free to use?
The preview is open to everyone and shows the top results for your query. Sign in to see the full result list and to draft a United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) provisional package from what you find. No card is required to start.
Does this replace a professional patent search or legal advice?
No. This is a preliminary search of Google Patents to help you get oriented. It is not exhaustive and it is not legal advice. Before you file or rely on the results, have a registered patent attorney run a professional search.
Where do the results come from?
Results come from a live search of Google Patents, which indexes patents and published applications from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and patent offices worldwide. Each result links to the full document so you can read it yourself.
What should I do after a prior art search?
If your medical devices idea looks distinct, draft a provisional patent package on Persoona to lock in a filing date, then have a registered patent attorney review it. You can find one in the Persoona patent attorney directory.

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