RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION MONITORING OF STENTS
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Abstract
A method and system of monitoring environmental exposure of stents using radiofrequency identification is disclosed.
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1. (canceled)
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2. A system for monitoring a stent comprising:
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an implantable medical device disposed within a sealed container, wherein the device comprises a bioabsorbable stent crimped over a delivery balloon, wherein the stent comprises a scaffolding including a network of interconnecting structural elements that comprise a polylactide-based polymer; a sensor disposed within or on the sealed container capable of monitoring a temperature of exposure of the device, wherein the monitored temperature is compared to a temperature tolerance stored on the device and when the temperature tolerance is exceeded, an alert is generated. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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