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Flexible Tube - EP3458121

The patent EP3458121 was granted to Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland on Dec 6, 2023. The application was originally filed on May 19, 2017 under application number EP17723718A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3458121

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND
Application Number
EP17723718A
Filing Date
May 19, 2017
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Nov 3, 2023
Grant Date
Dec 6, 2023
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Patent Citations (16) New

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