Orthopaedic components with data storage element
AssigneeDePuy Products, Inc.
InventorsMark DiSilvestro, Robert Hastings, Terry Dietz
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Abstract
An implantable orthopaedic component includes an information storage device that contains information related to the component. In the preferred embodiment, the information storage device is an RFID tag that is embedded within the component or within a housing that is configured to be removably engaged to the component. The RFID tag can be pre-loaded with information related only to the implant, or can be configured to allow additional surgery or patient specific information to be added by the caregiver at the time and point of surgery.
Claims16
An orthopaedic component for engagement to a human body, comprising:
- a component body defining a cavity sized to receive a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag therein;
- the RFID tag configured for storing information related to the orthopaedic component, said RFID tag associated with said component body so that the stored information can be accessed by an independent reader;
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- a cover for closing said cavity with said RFID tag within said cavity.
An orthopaedic component for engagement to a human body, comprising:
- a component body;
- a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag configured for storing information related to the orthopaedic component, said RFID tag associated with said component body so that the stored information can be accessed by an independent reader;
- a housing defining a cavity sized for receiving said RFID tag therein;
- an engagement feature defined between said housing and said component body, said engagement feature including a recess defined in said component body and an engagement element defined on said housing, wherein said engagement element is configured for press-fit engagement within said recess.
An orthopaedic component for engagement to a human body, comprising:
- a component body;
- a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag configured for storing information related to the orthopaedic component, said RFID tag associated with said component body so that the stored information can be accessed by an independent reader;
- a housing defining a cavity sized for receiving said RFID tag therein;
- an engagement feature defined between said housing and said component body, said engagement feature including a recess defined in said component body and an engagement element defined on said housing, wherein said engagement element is configured for slip-fit, snap-fit, or threaded fit engagement within said recess.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.