18597141. Medical Instrument Sterilization Case Tracking simplified abstract (DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.)
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Medical Instrument Sterilization Case Tracking
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Inventor(s)
Avery Price of Reading PA (US)
Sriram Raghunathan of Chennai (IN)
Daniel Essafi of Manchester (GB)
Medical Instrument Sterilization Case Tracking - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18597141 titled 'Medical Instrument Sterilization Case Tracking
Simplified Explanation: A battery-powered tracking component is attached to a sterilization case to collect, store, and transmit usage information. The component is deactivated during autoclave processes to preserve battery life.
- The tracking component collects usage information associated with the sterilization case.
- Power supply to the tracking component is temporarily stopped during autoclave processes to conserve battery life.
- A temperature sensor detects the start and end of autoclave processes based on temperature thresholds.
- The usage information includes the count of autoclave processes and durations between them.
- The information can be used to determine the timing of autoclave processes.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in medical facilities, laboratories, and other settings where sterilization of equipment is crucial. It can help track the usage of sterilization cases and optimize autoclave processes.
Problems Solved: 1. Prolonged battery life during autoclave processes. 2. Accurate tracking of autoclave processes. 3. Optimization of sterilization case usage.
Benefits: 1. Extended battery lifespan. 2. Improved efficiency in autoclave processes. 3. Enhanced tracking and monitoring capabilities.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in healthcare facilities, research laboratories, and industrial settings to streamline sterilization processes and ensure equipment safety. It can be marketed to medical device manufacturers and sterilization service providers.
Questions about Battery-Powered Tracking Component for Sterilization Cases: 1. How does the temperature sensor detect the start and end of autoclave processes? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different sterilization settings?
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continuously exploring ways to enhance battery efficiency and optimize tracking systems for sterilization equipment. Stay updated on advancements in sensor technology and battery management for improved performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery-powered tracking component may be attached to a sterilization case. The tracking component may collect, store and transmit usage information associated with the sterilization case. The supplying of power to the tracking component may be temporarily stopped during autoclave processes. As the high temperatures and pressurized steam of autoclave processes may drain an active battery, the lifespan of the battery may be elongated by deactivating the battery during the autoclave processes. A temperature sensor may detect when the temperature of the sterilization case rises above a threshold indicating a start of the autoclave process, and when the temperature of the sterilization case falls below a threshold indicating an end of the autoclave process. The usage information may include a count of autoclave processes and durations of time periods between autoclave processes. The usage information may be used to determine times at which autoclave processes are performed.
