Sterile implant tracking device and method

摘要

An assembly and method for tracking implant devices within a sterile field, the assembly comprising a reader that includes a housing structure with a base and a cover, a scanner having a scanner housing, where the scanner housing is at least partially positioned in a cavity provided in the base; and an aperture provided in the cover, where the cover is configured to receive a transparent sterile sheath to at least partially encase the cover.

主权项

1. A tracking assembly comprising:
a reader comprising:
a housing structure that includes a base and a cover; anda scanner positioned in the housing structure for scanning a medical implant; a sterile sheath positioned on the cover; and a sterile drape permanently secured to the sterile sheath, where the sterile drape and the sterile sheath substantially enclose the housing structure, and further wherein the sterile drape includes a drape lower portion that at least partially encloses one or more cords extending from the housing structure.