Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an instrument kit tracking system that includes a housing that has a parent tracker affixed thereto as well as at least one medical instrument tray residing in the instrument kit housing that receives at least one medical instrument. A child tracker affixed to each of the at least one medical instrument tray where the child tracker communicates data to the parent tracker to obviate the need for full communications electronics, such as including GPS, within the child tracker to thereby save costs while sacrificing minimal loss of accuracy. The temperature sensor in the parent tracker records a temperature reading and calculate a usage of the at least one medical instrument if the temperature reading is above a predetermined value.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an instrument kit tracking system that includes a housing that has tracking electronics that is contained in either a compartment or wall of the medical instrument kit or in a standalone unit that is affixed to a medical instrument kit to contain and protect an electronic device from external temperatures between 120-135° C.; where the medical instrument kit contains at least one medical instrument. The internal temperature of the instrument kit tracking system is maintained such that the electronic device contained therein is operable when the external temperature is between 120-135° C. A further layer, such as of a thickness of 1 mm, resides between the electronic device and the outer walls of the compartment or module. Access to the tracking electronics may also be selectively lockable.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an instrument kit tracking system that includes a housing that has tracking electronics that is contained in either a compartment or wall of the medical instrument kit or in a standalone unit that is affixed to a medical instrument kit to contain and protect an electronic device from external temperatures between 120-135° C.; where the medical instrument kit contains at least one medical instrument. The internal temperature of the instrument kit tracking system is maintained such that the electronic device contained therein is operable when the external temperature is between 120-135° C. A further layer, such as of a thickness of 1 mm, resides between the electronic device and the outer walls of the compartment or module. Access to the tracking electronics may also be selectively lockable.