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Abstract

In one embodiment, a quality compliance system for a medical device includes at least one medical device configured to diagnose, monitor, or treat a medical condition, the at least one medical device configured to lockout operation of the at least one medical device, a refurbishment device configured to establish a communication link with the at least one medical device, generate electronic documentation of a maintenance or service procedure on the at least one medical device, provide for associating a digital signature of an operator with the generated electronic documentation, transmit the digital signature and generated electronic documentation, and unlock the medical device with a received key, and a service application configured to receive the transmitted digital signature and generated electronic documentation, verify the transmitted digital signature and generated electronic documentation, and transmit the key to the refurbishment device upon verification of the transmitted digital signature and generated electronic documentation.

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First Claim