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Method and apparatus for ensuring sterility of disposable medical items used with medical equipment

  • US 20030231990A1
  • Filed: 06/17/2002
  • Published: 12/18/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/17/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus to determine sterility of a disposable item utilized with a medical device comprising:

  • a status device including a plurality of states and secured to said disposable item, wherein the state of said status device indicates a sterility of said disposable item; and

    a processor coupled to said medical device and to said status device to determine said sterility of said disposable item based on said status device state and to facilitate control of medical device operation in accordance with said sterility determination.

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