New patent approval in Hong Kong for Episurf Medical
The Intellectual Property Department (IPD) of Hong Kong has granted another patent for Episurf Medical (NASDAQ: EPIS B). The patent, entitled “Method and node for manufacturing a surgical kit for cartilage repair”, covers a medical image segmentation process for 3D visualisation of anatomical joints. “Image segmentation is a part of the technology around Episurf Medical’s individualised joint implants and surgical instruments. This patent adds on to previous patents within this area and broadens the protection for the company’s imaging technology in Hong Kong,”, says Katarina Flodström,