Last updated: August 18, 2026

Application No. 18/510,193

MEDICAL SYSTEMS FOR ABLATION OR ELECTROPORATION INCLUDING AN EXPANDABLE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE STYLET AND METHODS OF USE

Final Rejection

Filed

Nov 15, 2023

Priority

Nov 16, 2022 — provisional 63/425,973

Examiner

GANAN-SINGH, CHRISTINA MERAIAH

Art Unit

3794

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GANAN-SINGH, CHRISTINA MERAIAH View full profile →

Grants only 0% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

0 granted / 1 resolved

-70.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§103

61.0%

+21.0% vs TC avg

§102

17.1%

-22.9% vs TC avg

§112

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 15, 2023

Application Filed

Dec 04, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Feb 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 19, 2026

Response Filed

Aug 05, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

Grant Probability

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 7m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 1 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.