PROTECTIVE MEDICAL DEVICE FACEPLATE

摘要

Devices are provided that include a faceplate for a medical device. In embodiments, an identifier chip adapted to be affixed to an exterior portion of a faceplate provides a unique identifier for the faceplate. Accordingly, the identifier chip enables tracking and monitoring of an associated medical device. And, in embodiments, the faceplate includes a visual communication alert indicator to enable the faceplate to provide visual cues a user. As such, the status of the medical device and the faceplate can be easily communicated to the user. Methods to use the faceplate are also provided.

主权项

1. A wireless communication device integrated with a faceplate, the device comprising:
a faceplate configured to be removably affixed to a medical device's housing; the faceplate having an interior surface and an exterior surface; the interior surface having affixed there to at least one processor, computer readable memory, a power supply, a wireless receiver, a wireless transmitter, and a communication port, wherein the communication port is adapted to communicate with the medical device.