Limited use medical probe

Details Limited use medical probe Limited use medical probe

2006-05-23

2006-05-23

Winakur, Eric F. (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

C600S338000, C600S376000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07048687

ABSTRACT:
A limited use medical probe is disclosed, including a memory for maintaining a use value. The medical probe is coupled to a medical device that inhibits its function when the use value reaches a predetermined threshold value, preventing improper use of the probe. The probe memory may also store identification, usage, and clinical data. A probe auto-identification function, a probe re-identification function and a probe functional test sequence are disclosed for the medical probe. After use, a reprocessing step may reset the probe memory, permitting further probe use.

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