Medical device tracking system with capsule and method

Details Medical device tracking system with capsule and method Medical device tracking system with capsule and method

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Lee, Michael G (Department: 2876)

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Systems controlled by data bearing records

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C235S375000

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07909249

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for tracking a medical device. Systems configured for such tracking may include the capability to either or both detect tampering with the medical device and to effectively expose an encapsulated medical device to sterilization substances and associate the medical device with an identifying characteristic.

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