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Device and method for identifying a user of a medical device

US8717141B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2005
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2230/201
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical device, with an operating element for triggering the medical device, includes a safety system for preventing an erroneous triggering of the device. The present invention encompasses a method for controlling the medical device including determining if an operating command is given by a person prior to the device's carrying out the command.

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