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Radio frequency identification monitoring of stents
US9772299B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9772299-B2 |
| Application number | US-201514609184-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | Jul 13, 2006 |
| Publication date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
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A method and system of monitoring environmental exposure of stents using radiofrequency identification is disclosed.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method comprising: providing an implantable medical device disposed within a sealed container, wherein the device comprises a bioabsorbable stent crimped over a delivery balloon, wherein the stent comprises a scaffolding including a network of interconnecting structural elements that comprise a polylactide-based polymer; disposing the container in a freezer; monitoring a temperature of exposure of the device in the freezer with a sensor disposed on the container; and comparing the monitored temperature to a temperature tolerance, wherein if the temperature tolerance is exceeded, a flag is generated that alerts potential users that the stent may be or is defective. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein exceeding the temperature tolerance comprises exceeding a maximum temperature. 3. The method of claim 1 , wherein exceeding the temperature tolerance comprises exceeding a time-temperature tolerance comprising a maximum time above a selected temperature. 4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising monitoring a temperature of exposure of the device during shipping of the device. 5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the container is disposed within a box and the container is a foil pouch.
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- What does patent US9772299B2 cover?
- A method and system of monitoring environmental exposure of stents using radiofrequency identification is disclosed.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61L2/081. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Sep 26 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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