Ultrasound devices
US6645149B1 · kind B1 · utility
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17Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0276
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides an ultrasound probe for use in a Doppler ultrasound haemodynamic monitor having a host signal processor and an interconnect cable. The probe includes a memory device, preferable in the form of E 2PROM which communicates with the host processor to limit the life of the probe and to render the probe inoperable in the event an attempt is made to use the probe in conjunction with more than one patient.
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