Transponder housing and device to mark implements, such as surgical implements, and method of using same
US7898420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B90/98
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A transponder device and/or housing to mark a surgical implement, such as a metallic surgical instrument, is provided that comprises a non-elastic, preferably non-metallic, rigid transponder housing attachable to a portion of the surgical implement. The housing includes a transponder receiving cavity spaced at least 1 millimeter, and preferably at least 2 millimeters, from any portion of the surgical implement when the housing is attached to the surgical implement. The housing may be removably attached to the surgical implement or permanently attached. In use, a transponder is installed in the transponder receiving cavity. A method of detecting a transponder indicating the possible presence of a surgical implement is also provided.
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