FEIG Electronics and smart-TEC, in cooperation together have developed a new medical device RFID solution for use in laser scalpels, ensuring patient safety. The transponder is integrated into the connector of the laser and the application incorporates an extremely robust and temperature resistant RFID tag. The transponders can be sterilized via EtO (Ethylenoxide) or pressurized steam. The RFID transponder maintains data about usage and sterilization to increase both patient security and error prevention. If the surgeon attempts to use a laser which had not been sterilized since the previous use, the unit will not function. Added patient safety is one key driver in utilizing RFID in medical applications.
Autoclave-safe RFID-data processor: operating with two RFID reader modules and an external antenna from the FEIG Electronics OBID Classis-pro Reader Family and the smart-Tec smart-DOME Freestyle produce line.
As worldwide leaders in contactless identification, the two companies designed a solution that meets the mechanical dimension requirements for the application and is able to read the small transponder in a metallic environment with extremely accurate read rates.
Benefits of RFID Integration in the Medical Field
RFID is able to speed up applications, make them more transparent and improve verification processes. In the case of medical applications and treatments, the use of RFID significantly improves safety measures. Operator errors can cause great harm, but with RFID technology it can be assured that each patient is getting the correct treatment. With proper data communication between tag and reader, treatment errors due to wrong calibration or system setup will be avoided. RFID can also prevent single-use items from accidentally being re-used.
About FEIG ELECTRONICS
FEIG ELECTRONICS is a German-based, worldwide manufacturer of RFID Read/Write devices.
