Illuminator probe with memory device and method
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Abstract
An improved medical illuminator (103) with memory chip (241). The memory element retains information useful in the operation of the illuminator, such as probe identification, probe serial number, use history, calibration details, or other information. Further, the illuminator with information chip can be incorporated into a medical probe or device, such as a pulse oximeter system or probe, as well as to be used in surgical devices or other equipment that require illumination. A method of use is also provided.
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45 Claims
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1-23. -23. (canceled)
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24. An illuminator medical device, comprising:
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a probe having a probe body; an illuminator for emitting light; and
,an information chip integrated into the probe body and configured to retain information useful in the operation of the device. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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45. A method of tracking the use history or other information useful to the operation of a medical illuminator probe configured to emit light, comprising at least the steps of providing an information storage chip, and accessing information useful in the operation of the device from the chip before, during, or after device use.
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