ISTITUTO ORTOPEDICO RIZZOLI - Research & Innovation

A procedure to trace and completely manage storage of human tissues by RFID (Radio-frequency identification) technology, comprising the following phases to be carried out by the sender:

• A transponder device, with memory and antenna;
• Storage in the memory of prime data regarding the musculoskeletal tissue; 
• Placement of the tissue in a container; 
• Attachment of the device to the container; 
• Shipment of the container to the recipient.  

The procedure includes also the following phases to be carried out by the recipient:

• Receipt of the container with the tissue from the sender;
• Reading of the prime data from the memory device; 
• Filing in the memory second data regarding the implant performed/or to be performed with the tissue; 
• Transmitting to the sender a main signal containing the second data.

The procedure also includes the following phase, to be performed by the sender:

• Receipt from the recipient of the main signal including at least the mentioned second data.