Patent ID: 6827713
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A kit for use with a system comprising a controller to control operation of a device for treating a tissue region and a reader to download information to the controller for controlling use of the device, the controller including a first data state prior to downloading of an identification code and a processing means for processing the identification code and enabling operation of the device if the identification code correlates in a pre-established manner with the first data state, the processing means operating, in response to enabling operation of the device, to change the first data state to a second data state that prevents subsequent operation of the device in response to downloading of the identification code, the kit comprisingthe device for treating a tissue region, a usage key card to be handled separate from the device comprising a storage medium formatted to contain the identification code, the identification code being unique to the usage key card, the usage key card being adapted to be read by the reader separate from the device to download the identification code for processing by the controller, and packaging for containing the device and the usage key card.