EVENT TRIGGERED INFECTION MONITORING
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- detecting a first event associated with an implanted medical device;
activating a sensor module of the implanted medical device at or after the detection of the first event, the sensor module capable of obtaining and transmitting information regarding an indicator of infection;
deactivating the sensor module two hours or more after the sensor module is activated; and
determining whether the information regarding the indicator of infection is indicative of an infection.
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Abstract
Implantable medical devices include a sensor module capable of detecting an indicator of infection in proximity to the device. The sensor module is activated following a detection of an event associated with the device, such as, for example, refill of an implantable infusion device or implantation. The sensor module is deactivated two or more hours following activation. Methods include detecting a first event associated with an implanted medical device; activating a sensor module of the implanted medical device at or after the detection of the first event; deactivating the sensor module two hours or more after the sensor module is activated; and determining whether information regarding the indicator of infection is indicative of an infection.
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22 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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detecting a first event associated with an implanted medical device; activating a sensor module of the implanted medical device at or after the detection of the first event, the sensor module capable of obtaining and transmitting information regarding an indicator of infection; deactivating the sensor module two hours or more after the sensor module is activated; and determining whether the information regarding the indicator of infection is indicative of an infection. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A computer readable medium containing instructions that when implemented cause an implantable medical device to (i) detect a first event associated with the implanted medical device;
- (ii) activate a sensor module of the implanted medical device at or after the detection of the first event, the sensor module capable of detecting an indicator of infection;
(ii) deactivate the sensor module two hours or more after the sensor module is activated; and
(iii) determine whether information regarding the indicator of infection is indicative of an infection. - View Dependent Claims (21)
- (ii) activate a sensor module of the implanted medical device at or after the detection of the first event, the sensor module capable of detecting an indicator of infection;
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22. An implantable medical device comprising:
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means for detecting a first event associated with an implanted medical device; means for activating a sensor module of the implanted medical device at or after the detection of the first event, the sensor module capable of obtaining and transmitting information regarding an indicator of infection; means for deactivating the sensor module two hours or more after the sensor module is activated; and means for determining whether the information regarding the indicator of infection is indicative of an infection.
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