Patent ID: 8293045

Claim:
A method of integrating an RFID component in an implant or prosthesis substitute or in a surgical instrument comprising at least: a step (Etp 1 ) to machine or bore the body of the implant or prosthesis substitute or of the surgical instrument to form a housing intended to receive an RFID component; a step (Etp 2 ) to machine or bore the body of the implant or prosthesis substitute or of the surgical instrument to form a cavity intended to receive a cover for the housing; a step (Etp 3 ) to place the RFID component in position in the housing; a step (Etp 4 ) to place the cover in the cavity; and an ultrasonic welding step (Etp 5 ) using a sonotrode to weld the cover in polymer or plastic to the body of the implant or prosthesis substitute in polymer or plastic or of the surgical instrument, so that the outer surface of the implant or prosthesis substitute or of the surgical instrument is free of any bumps or shoulder between the cover and the body of the implant or prosthesis substitute or of the surgical instrument and the weld obtained is sealed and durable.