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Becton Dickinson and Company has been issued a patent for radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays for use with medical injection devices. The patent describes a tip cap assembly for coupling with a syringe body, which includes a RFID tag positioned over the distal end of the rigid tip cap. The RFID tag is resistant to damage and tampering, provides evidence in the event of tampering, and improves machine readability. The patent also mentions different embodiments of the RFID tag, such as circular RFID inlays, and different adhesive layers that can be used. This technology aims to provide individual traceability of medical containers and improve the tracking of medical devices from manufacturing to disposal. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application titled "Authorizing Programming Of An Implanted Device Using Second Factor" has been published online by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent application, filed by inventors Adam Bildersee, Michael Andrew Caruso, Arvind Govindaraj, Nehal Patel, and James Salvia, and assigned to Verily Life Sciences LLC, addresses the lack of security during pairing for a communication connection between an implantable medical device (IMD) and an external device. The system described in the patent application ensures secure pairing by enabling a window of exclusivity for the external device, transmitting an authorization instruction message to the external device, and receiving an authorization pulse from an authorization device. The method involves using wireless communication paths and may include features such as short-wavelength ultra-high frequency radio waves, inductive communication paths, and near-field communication paths. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application by inventor Scott D. Augustine describes a system for counting and detecting surgical sponges using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. The application proposes using two different RFID systems in parallel to improve reliability. One system would use a sophisticated and expensive UHF-RFID identifier for counting outside the body, while the other would use a cheaper EAS identifier for detection within the body. By combining these two technologies, the failure rate of the system could be significantly reduced. The application also discusses various design considerations for the RFID tags and sponges to optimize their performance. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to Verily Life Sciences LLC for a system and method to ensure secure pairing between an external device and an implantable medical device (IMD). The IMD receives a pairing request from the external device and enables a window of exclusivity, preventing other devices from pairing. The IMD then transmits an authorization instruction message to the external device and receives an authorization pulse from an authorization device. Upon receiving the pulse, the pairing is finalized. The method includes various features such as canceling broadcast messages, securing communication with encryption, and using inductive or near-field communication paths. [Extracted from the article]