Wirelessly detectable objects for use in medical procedures and methods of making same
US8726911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49817
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments of a wirelessly detectable object to be used in medical procedures are provided. The object may include a piece of absorbent material, a transponder to wirelessly receive and transmit signals, and a cover. The cover is attached directly to the piece of absorbent material to retain the transponder. Methods of manufacturing wirelessly detectable objects are also provided.
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