BioTech IP Review

Assignee: ENvue Medical Holdings LLC (subsidiary of NanoVibronix; adjacent technology ecosystem relevant to medical navigation)
Patent Number: 12,402,953 B2
Issued: September 2, 2025

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What This Patent Covers

This patent covers systems and methods for overlaying electromagnetic navigation data on real‑time medical imaging (such as X‑ray, CT, ultrasound, and MRI) to visualize and guide insertion devices — e.g., feeding tubes or catheters — during minimally invasive procedures. It enables clinicians to see the live position and trajectory of an insertion device on imaging as they navigate patient anatomy, improving placement accuracy and potentially reducing procedural risks.

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Why This Patent Is Important

• Procedural guidance relevance: Enovis has expanded beyond traditional orthopedics into augmented reality (AR) surgical navigation and other digital procedural tools — areas where real‑time guidance patents increase competitive differentiation and protect clinical workflows.
• Innovation trend: The patent reflects a broader market trend toward integrated imaging + navigation technologies, which support less invasive procedures and improved outcomes — capabilities Enovis seeks to embed across its product lines.
• Market opportunity: Real‑time navigation overlay technology is valuable in multiple clinical contexts, including orthopedics, vascular access, and enteral procedures, where Enovis’s portfolio competes.