Unique device identification through high data density structural encoding
US10105192B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K2215/0097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant device identifiable after implantation comprises a main portion of the implant device and a coded portion of the implant device. The coded portion comprises a radiopaque element and indicia on the radiopaque element or indicia as a plurality of radiopaque elements disposed within the coded portion. The indicia are discernible by x-ray, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, electromagnetic radiation, ultrasound, or magnetic resonance imaging.
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