作者: Steven M. Tethrake , Jeffrey H. Nycz , Robert Varner
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关键词: Controller (computing) 、 Distribution center 、 Surgical instrument 、 Transit (satellite) 、 Transponder 、 Computer hardware 、 Conveyor system 、 Tray 、 Engineering drawing 、 Engineering 、 Reading (computer)
摘要: A surgical instrument tray shipping tote identification system is provided. During transit to or from a medical facility, processing center, distribution center other location, multiple instruments trays are placed in an tote. Each includes at least one RFID transponder tag storing information about that tray. The has bar coded label affixed surface generated the point of origin. When arrives it on conveyor reading station having transceiver and code reader. Information read tags transmitted by controller external database check for any off-nominal status indicators. Once this performed, indication sent back appropriate indicator activated.