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Medical information transponder implant and tracking system

  • US 5,855,609 A
  • Filed: 01/20/1995
  • Issued: 01/05/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/24/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for recording and tracking medical information relating to a plurality of individuals over an extended time period, said system comprising:

  • an implantable transponder for each of the individuals, said transponder being adapted to communicate a unique identification code to a reader, at least some of said transponders being associated with a medical device;

    a reader adapted to communication with said transponder; and

    a remote data base separate from said transponder and external to the individuals and adapted to store and retrieve medical information in correspondence with a plurality of identification codes including said unique identification code;

    a decoder controller adapted to communicate with said reader, to communicate said unique identification code to said data base, and to communicate at least a portion of said medical information to and from said data base;

    said medical information stored in said remote data base including data relating to said associated medical devices so that said medical device data can be conveniently updated over time and made available for use by qualified medical practitioners.

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