Wirelessly detectable objects for use in medical procedures and methods of making same
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1. A wirelessly detectable object for use in medical procedures, comprising:
- a wireless transponder operable to wirelessly receive and transmit signals;
a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) strip;
a fabric laminate secured to the PVC strip to form a pouch, the wireless transponder enclosed within the pouch, anda piece of absorbent material, the PVC strip attached to the piece of absorbent material, wherein the PVC strip comprises a fabric impregnated with PVC.
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Abstract
Various embodiments of a wirelessly detectable object to be used in medical procedures are provided. The object may include a piece of absorbent material, a transponder to wirelessly receive and transmit signals, and a cover. The cover is attached directly to the piece of absorbent material to retain the transponder. Methods of manufacturing wirelessly detectable objects are also provided.
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7 Claims
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1. A wirelessly detectable object for use in medical procedures, comprising:
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a wireless transponder operable to wirelessly receive and transmit signals; a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) strip; a fabric laminate secured to the PVC strip to form a pouch, the wireless transponder enclosed within the pouch, and a piece of absorbent material, the PVC strip attached to the piece of absorbent material, wherein the PVC strip comprises a fabric impregnated with PVC. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A wirelessly detectable object for use in medical procedures, comprising:
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a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) strip that comprises a first piece of fabric impregnated with PVC; a second piece of fabric secured to the PVC strip to form a pouch therewith; a wireless transponder operable to wirelessly receive and transmit signals, the wireless transponder enclosed within the pouch; and a piece of absorbent gauze, the pouch containing the wireless transponder attached to the piece of absorbent gauze.
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