METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING IMPLANTS

摘要

The present invention involves a device and method that communicate, to a patient and/or healthcare professionals, the failure, rupture, or breakage of a barrier within an implant. The device consists of an implantable sensor and an alerting mechanism. The device may include an internal power source and may employ software to allow for external programming and/or interrogation of the device. The device may also be recharged and/or powered through an external source.