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Apparatus for administering acoustic shock waves having a removable and replaceable component with a data storage medium

US7364554B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2002
Grant dateApr 29, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/0803
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical device is described, which comprises a basic device and at least one replaceable component connected therewith, said component having an item belonging to the device that is subjected to high wear or consumption. A storage medium is connected to the component, which stores component-specific data and can be read independently of the basic device.

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