Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling use of medical devices
US6733495B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0814
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device (26) carries a use monitoring element (82,114) that possesses a state or condition that changes in response to use of the device and that is sensed when the device is presented for use. Reuse of the device is not permitted if the use monitoring element (82, 114) indicates a prior use.
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