MEDICAL DEVICE PROVIDED WITH AN INNOVATIVE MARKING SYSTEM ENABLING RAPID, MULTIPLE AND REMOTE IDENTIFICATION

摘要

A medical device includes a reusable or non-reusable surgical instrument made from metal, polymer or plastic, or any implant or prosthesis substitute made from metal, polymer or plastic, which is equipped with a marking system enabling rapid identification of the instrument. The marking system includes: an RFID component; and a resin protuberance which is rigidly connected to the surgical instrument or implant substitute to be marked, the protuberance containing, and completely surrounding the tag.