Surgical implement detector utilizing a powered marker
US5190059A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/903
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for detecting a surgical implement in human or animal tissue has structure for defining a transmitting zone encompassing a surgical wound in the tissue. A battery powered marker is secured to a surgical implement positioned within the wound. Field generating structure is provided for generating within the transmitting zone an electromagnetic field having a predetermined frequency band. A signal generator generates a signal having a predetermined frequency band. The signal generator is operative to cause the field generating structure to generate the electromagnetic field, providing the marker with signal identity. A detector having an antenna located within the transmitting zone of the marker detects the marker signal irrespective of the marker's orientation therewithin.
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