Applied usage count reader and display device that determines a number of applied uses remaining for a limited-use medical device or instrument used by a surgical or robotic system

An applied usage count reader and display device comprising:

• a housing comprising a front cover, a mounting point, and a back cover that is secured to the front cover;
• a front cover instrument area configured for mounting of a limited-use medical instrument, wherein the front cover instrument area comprises a guide flange configured to cradle a first type of limited-use medical instrument as the first type of limited-use medical instrument slides in from a top of the mounting point of the housing;
• a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) that is configured to read pertinent data stored on the limited-use medical instrument, wherein the pertinent data comprises a number of available uses remaining for the limited-use medical instrument and other internally stored data about the limited-use medical instrument, wherein the PCBA is encapsulated within the housing;
• a power source compartment configured to provide electricity a power source;
• and
• a display screen that is mounted along the front cover of the housing, wherein the display screen is configured to visually output the number of available uses remaining for the limited-use medical instrument, wherein the display screen is further configured to visually output the other internally stored data about the limited-use medical instrument.