Event triggered infection monitoring

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2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Sirmons, Kevin C (Department: 3767)

Surgery

Controlled release therapeutic device or system

Implanted dynamic device or system

C604S065000, C604S502000, C604S288010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07976534

ABSTRACT:
Implantable medical devices include a sensor module capable of detecting an indicator of infection in proximity to the device. The sensor module is activated following a detection of an event associated with the device, such as, for example, refill of an implantable infusion device or implantation. The sensor module is deactivated two or more hours following activation. Methods include detecting a first event associated with an implanted medical device; activating a sensor module of the implanted medical device at or after the detection of the first event; deactivating the sensor module two hours or more after the sensor module is activated; and determining whether information regarding the indicator of infection is indicative of an infection.

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