Devices and methods for implant tracking

Details Devices and methods for implant tracking Devices and methods for implant tracking

2009-07-30

2011-12-20

Labaze, Edwyn (Department: 2887)

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Systems controlled by data bearing records

Inventory

C235S375000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08079518

ABSTRACT:
A tag for tracking inventory levels and uses of an implant. The tag has a first component having a proximal portion and a distal portion and a second component having a proximal portion and distal portion. Additionally, the tag has an implant receiving cavity formed by the distal portion of the first component and the distal portion of the second component. Furthermore, the tag has a planar surface formed by the proximal portion of the first component and the proximal portion of the second component. The planar surface extending from the implant receiving cavity such that the planar surface is substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the implant received within the implant receiving cavity. In addition, the tag has a tamper evident locking mechanism configured for locking the first component to the second component. Additionally, at least a portion of the first and second components is radiopaque.

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