Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: WITTLIFF, KATERINA ANNA

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2841 3746 3783 3792

This examiner grants 35% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

35.0%
Allow Rate
-35.0% vs TC avg
69
Total Applications
+18.8%
Interview Lift
1401
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 20 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.8%
§101 Eligibility
24.0%
§102 Novelty
53.1%
§103 Obviousness
19.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17895887 SINGLE MONOLITHIC PIECE PIVC-INTEGRATED HEMOLYSIS-REDUCTION ACCESSORIES FOR DIRECT BLOOD DRAW Non-Final OA CareFusion 303, Inc.
17573582 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCED INFUSION ADMINISTRATION LINE ERROR Final Rejection CareFusion 303, Inc.
18071765 VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM Final Rejection ABIOMED, Inc.
18110098 Blood Draw Connector for Open Peripheral Intravenous Catheters Final Rejection Becton, Dickinson and Company
17851641 Instrument Advancement Device Configured for Septum Engagement Non-Final OA Becton, Dickinson and Company
18231997 Clip on Torque Device for Endovascular Procedures Final Rejection Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

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