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Graphical user interface for monitoring and controlling use of medical devices

  • US 20060086363A1
  • Filed: 12/12/2005
  • Published: 04/27/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for controlling use of a device for treating a tissue region comprising a controller to control operation of the device, a reader to download information to the controller, a usage key card adapted to be handled separate from the device and comprising a storage medium formatted to contain an identification code unique to the usage key card that, upon reading by the reader, is downloaded to the controller, and the controller including a first data state prior to downloading of the identification code and a processing function for processing the identification code and enabling operation of the device if the identification code correlates in a pre-established manner with the first data state, the processing function operating, in response to enabling operation of the device, to change the first data state to a second data state that prevents subsequent operation of the device in response to downloading of the identification code.

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