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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INDICATING AN AMOUNT OF USE OF A SENSOR

  • US 20110172942A1
  • Filed: 03/22/2011
  • Published: 07/14/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/26/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A quality control method configured to ensure reusable medical portions of products are not overused, the method comprising:

  • using at least one reusable portion of a medical sensor, the medical sensor comprising at least one of an optical sensor, an acoustic sensor, and a bioelectrical signal sensor;

    updating a cumulative measure based on said use, said cumulative measure including at least one quantitative indication of actual use; and

    activating an indicator alerting a caregiver when said cumulative measure compares to an intended threshold amount of cumulative use in a predetermined manner, said intended threshold amount of said cumulative use corresponding at least in part with a determination of longevity of said at least one reusable portion of said medical sensor.

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