Devices and Methods for Monitoring, Managing, and Servicing Medical Devices
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1. An automated medical system comprising:
- a chamber assembly configured to receive adipose tissue removed from a patient, disaggregate said adipose tissue, and separate adipose-derived regenerative cells from said adipose tissue;
a concentration device comprising a filter, elutriator, or centrifuge connected to said chamber assembly and configured to concentrate said adipose-derived regenerative cells;
a programmable processing device configured to communicate with and control said chamber assembly and said concentration device, wherein the programmable processing device records a notable event of said automated medical system.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for billing entities for use of a medical device, which relates to the processing of regenerative cells to facilitate at least one of hard and soft tissue formation, are described. When an operator uses the medical device, a corresponding charge is determined. Billing for usage of the medical device is performed on a periodic or per-use basis. Communication over a network facilitates remote management and servicing of the medical device. Support is provided for automatic ordering of supplies consumed by the medical device.
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1. An automated medical system comprising:
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a chamber assembly configured to receive adipose tissue removed from a patient, disaggregate said adipose tissue, and separate adipose-derived regenerative cells from said adipose tissue; a concentration device comprising a filter, elutriator, or centrifuge connected to said chamber assembly and configured to concentrate said adipose-derived regenerative cells; a programmable processing device configured to communicate with and control said chamber assembly and said concentration device, wherein the programmable processing device records a notable event of said automated medical system. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73)
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