Application: Usage control

Challenge

Enforcement of single- or limited-use consumable devices

Solution

Controller tells reader to write to tag each time the limited-use device is connected to the equipment — or write the amount of time the consumable device has been used — and when this threshold has been reached, controller reports to operator that the connected device has reached the end of its life

Benefit

Reduces risk of damage to equipment, process output or patient due to overuse of consumable device