REPAIR OR REFURBISHMENT OF LIMITED USE MEDICAL DEVICES

摘要

A powered medical device includes electronic components on a circuit board embedded within the body of a plug for connecting the device with a control apparatus. The medical device may be repaired or refurbished without the need to access the embedded circuit board through the use of a supplemental circuit board installed into the open end of the plug adjacent the plug pins. The supplemental circuit board may include a variety of electronic components, including fuses or non-volatile memory.

主权项

1. A refurbished medical device comprising:
a plug adapted to connect the medical device to a device controller; a connector positioned at a surface of the plug; a first electronic component adapted to perform a first function and electrically connected with the connector, the first electronic component having been disabled from performing the first function; a supplemental circuit board attached to the plug and electrically connected with the connector; and a second electronic component adapted to perform the first function and secured by the supplemental circuit board and electrically connected with the connector, the second electronic component being capable of performing the first function.