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DEVICE FOR CONTACTLESS COMMUNICATION AND USE OF A MEMORY DEVICE

  • US 20100262139A1
  • Filed: 12/11/2008
  • Published: 10/14/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for contactless communication between a surgical apparatus and at least one surgical instrument comprising:

  • a surgical apparatus that includes a control and evaluation device;

    to which is assigned at least one writing or reading device which is connected to an antenna for the device; and

    at least one surgical instrument to which is assigned at least one writable and readable memory device which is an RFID transponder and which is connected to an antenna for the instrument;

    such that data can be exchanged between the writing or reading device of the surgical apparatus and the memory device of the instrument by means of wireless communication,wherein the instrument comprises a measuring or actuating device which is assigned to the memory device and is embodied to influence the memory device such a waythat at least one parameter can be acquired on or in the instrument or on tissue to be treated in order to be transmitted to the surgical apparatus, andwherein data for influencing the function of the instrument can be transmitted from the surgical apparatus to the instrument.

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