Reusable medical device with usage memory, system using same

Details Reusable medical device with usage memory, system using same Reusable medical device with usage memory, system using same

1993-09-09

1995-06-20

Kamm, William E.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

374142, 374208, 364557, A61B 500

Patent

active

054253756

ABSTRACT:
A reusable medical device for performing an operation on a body. The device includes a flexible elongate member having proximal and distal extremities. The distal extremity is adapted to be inserted into the body for performing the operation therein and the proximal extremity is adapted to be disposed outside the body. At least one sensor for sensing a parameter relating to each use of the medical device and generating an electrical signal with respect to each use is provided. At least one memory device is carried by the proximal extremity for recording information relating to the use of the medical device to aid in determining whether the medical device is within warranty. A method is provided for determining usage of the medical device and includes the steps of sensing a parameter relating to each use of the medical device, noting the time at which use of the device is sensed and recording information relating to the use on the memory device to aid in determining whether the medical device is within warranty.

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