System and methods for monitoring and controlling use of medical devices

A usage key card is adapted to be handled separate from a tissue treatment device. The usage key card has a storage medium formatted to contain an identification code, which is unique to the usage key card. The usage key card is also adapted to be read by a reader separate from the device. The stora...

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Hauptverfasser: Gaiser John, Qin Jay, Utley David S, Bek Robin
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A usage key card is adapted to be handled separate from a tissue treatment device. The usage key card has a storage medium formatted to contain an identification code, which is unique to the usage key card. The usage key card is also adapted to be read by a reader separate from the device. The storage medium is also formatted, when inserted into the reader, to retain data generated pertaining to operation of the device.