Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/536,363

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR IMPLANTING A MEDICAL DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 12, 2023

Priority

Dec 13, 2022 — provisional 63/432,265

Examiner

SHARMA, YASHITA

Art Unit

3774

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +25.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 648 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

528 granted / 648 resolved

+11.5% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

693

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

84.1%

+44.1% vs TC avg

§102

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 648 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 12, 2023

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.7%)

3y 0m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 648 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.