Method of performing an inventory of medical instruments
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Jun 6, 2002
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Dec 13, 2000
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Dec 13, 1999
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A method of tracking medical surgical instruments using encoded radio frequency tags incorporated in labels which are affixed to each instrument. A database of instruments is maintained at a hospital which may contain identification and status information for each instrument. A standard data format is used in the tags to provide a universal inventory system for medical institutions, medical instrument manufacturers and service companies. The tags may be instantly identified by a microprocessor system having a radio frequency scanner. The scanner may optionally write data to a radio frequency tag. A method of accounting for instruments used in a surgical procedure by performing an electronic radio frequency scanning inventory before a procedure and again before a surgical cavity is closed.
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