The European patent office will grant another European patent for Episurf Medical. The patent, “Method of generating a three dimensional representation of a joint,” covers a medical image segmentation process for 3D visualization of joints. Image segmentation is a part of the technology that supports Episurf Medical’s individualized implants and instruments.
"This is a comprehensive patent for protection in the field of 3D visualisation of joints. The image-based segmentation forms the basis for all Episurf Medical’s products, and this is a very exciting and rapidly growing field. This announcement from the EPO is thus great news for us. The patent complements Episurf Medical's patents within medical imaging with a broader protection,” said Katarina Flodström, COO, Episurf Medical.