Abstract: An RF module and method include a base with a probe, a reader unit, a communications unit, and a control unit that establish tracking activation EM field into a container having electrically-conductive walls. RFID tags attached to medical articles located within the container are activated and produce identification signals. The probe and base receive the identification signals and provide identification data related to medical articles located within the container. The RF module is self-contained excepting power and a data connection with which to operate. Where an Ethernet is used, power is obtained by PoE. The RF module is used to retrofit existing medication containers and may be used during the construction of a new medication container.

Abstract: Systems and methods for storing and accessing healthcare data in blockchain managed digital filing cabinets are disclosed. The system can receive and store patient healthcare data from sources such as wearable devices, an implant, patient devices, healthcare provider devices, databases, cloud storage accounts, healthcare databases, or digital filing cabinets. The system can convert the healthcare into non-fungible tokens on a blockchain to protect the healthcare data from being accessed by nefarious actors. The system can manage access to the healthcare data based on authentication rules.

Abstract: A system and method for managing the contents of a medical storage container such as a tray that has a required inventory of medical articles. A Faraday cage enclosure is used to isolate, scan, and inventory the container. The container and each of the medical articles in the container have a respective RFID tag. A processor is programmed to retrieve the inventory list for the container based on its tag and compare the actual contents of the container according to their tags to the inventory list. Missing items and extra items are noted.

Abstract: Systems and methods for planning and implementing medical procedures and/or devices are disclosed. For example, many embodiments include generating multiple patient-specific surgical plans, with each of the multiple patient-specific surgical plans providing a different recommended treatment protocol for a patient. Each patient-specific surgical plan can also provide predicted post-operative data associated with the treatment protocol.

Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying the quality of patient specific implants are disclosed. A system can generate implant data, such as design files or fabrication instructions, for manufacturing the implant. The system can manage access to the implant data based on authentication levels. Based on the determined authentication level of the user requesting access to the implant data, the system can permit the user to access some or all of the implant data. The system can perform a quality check on a manufactured implant by scanning the manufactured implant to identify any errors in the manufactured implant.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing patient-specific medical devices and patient-specific surgical plans are described herein. In some embodiments, a patient-specific implant is provided that includes an implant body configured to interface with one or more identified anatomical structures at and/or proximate a target position. The patient-specific implant also includes a data storage element positioned on and/or within the implant body. The data storage element can include memory storing data that is accessible after the patient-specific implant is implanted in the patient. The data can include (i) first data specifying at least one step of a patient-specific surgical plan for implanting the patient-specific implant at the target position, and (ii) second data specifying one or more characteristics of the patient-specific implant.

Abstract: Systems and methods for storing and accessing healthcare data in digital filing cabinets are disclosed. The system can receive and store patient healthcare data from sources and manage access to the healthcare data based on authentication levels. The system can analyze healthcare data collected from wearable devices, an implant, patient devices, healthcare provider devices, databases, cloud storage accounts, healthcare databases, or digital filing cabinets. The system can manage patient healthcare data by collecting and analyzing patient healthcare data and generating health goals for the patient based on the healthcare data. The system can generate viewable versions of the healthcare data for the patient to view on a user interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for storing and accessing healthcare data in blockchain managed digital filing cabinets are disclosed. The system can receive and store patient healthcare data from sources such as wearable devices, an implant, patient devices, healthcare provider devices, databases, cloud storage accounts, healthcare databases, or digital filing cabinets. The system can convert the healthcare into non-fungible tokens on a blockchain to protect the healthcare data from being accessed by nefarious actors. The system can manage access to the healthcare data based on authentication rules.

Abstract: A system and method for managing the contents of a medical storage container such as a tray that has a required inventory of medical articles. A Faraday cage enclosure is used to isolate, scan, and inventory the container. The container and each of the medical articles in the container have a respective RFID tag. A processor is programmed to retrieve the inventory list for the container based on its tag and compare the actual contents of the container according to their tags to the inventory list. Missing items and extra items are noted.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking patient medical records using a medical implant are described herein. The medical implant can comprise a physical structure configured to secure the medical implant within a body of a patient, a proximity communication component physically coupled to the physical structure, and a memory operatively coupled to the proximity communication component. The memory can store a private key, wherein the memory is configured to provide the private key through the proximity communication component to an external device for enabling the external device to access one or more electronic medical records associated with a patient that is implanted with the implant from a distributed blockchain ledger of electronic medical records.

Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing and managing a patient-device network on or about a body of a patient are disclosed. One or more of the devices implanted into, affixed to, and/or carried by a patient may be configured to establish and manage a communication network. For example, one or more of the implants may include networking mechanisms that autonomously connect to each other, thereby establishing and managing a mesh network or an ad-hoc network on or about a portion of the patient body. The networked devices can communicate with each other and/or to other external devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods for designing and implementing patient-specific surgical procedures and/or medical devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a patient data set of a patient. The patient data set is compared to a plurality of reference patient data sets, wherein each of the plurality of reference patient data sets is associated with a corresponding reference patient. A subset of the plurality of reference patient data sets is selected based, at least partly, on similarity to the patient data set and treatment outcome of the corresponding reference patient. Based on the selected subset, at least one surgical procedure or medical device design for treating the patient is generated. In some embodiments, the at least one surgical procedure or medical device design can be used to treat the patient's pelvic region and/or sacroiliac joint.

Abstract: A computer system receives readings from sensors embedded in a spinal implant implanted in a patient during surgery. The sensor readings are indicative of a load applied by a spine of the patient on the spinal implant. The load causes physical discomfort to the patient. A feature vector is extracted from the implant sensor readings using a machine learning module. The feature vector is indicative of the physical discomfort caused by the load. Electrical signals are generated using the machine learning module based on the feature vector. The machine learning module is trained based on patient data sets to generate the electrical signals to balance the load, such that the physical discomfort is reduced. The electrical signals are transmitted to one or more actuators embedded in the spinal implant to cause the one or more actuators to configure the spinal implant, such that the load is balanced.

Abstract: The present technology provides patient-specific implants. The implants can include a plate having a geometry contoured to mate with an identified anatomical structure at a target position. The plate can include a first projection having a first contact surface with a first topography designed to mate with a corresponding first surface of a first vertebral body, and a second projection having a second contact surface with second topography designed to mate with a corresponding second surface of a second vertebral body. The first topography can be different than the second topography. In some embodiments, the first and/or second projection can be configured to contact, and have topographies designed to mate, with a plurality of surfaces, such as two adjacent surfaces, of the respective first and second vertebral bodies.

Abstract: A system and method for the supply of a medical storage container that has a required inventory of medical articles. An enclosure is used to isolate, scan, and inventory a tray or other container of medical articles. The container and each of the medical articles stored in the container having a wireless identification device. A probe injects activation energy and receives identification data in the enclosure. A program compares the scanned identification of the tray and the inventory of the tray to the required inventory list for the tray and indicates any differences. Extra articles and expired and recalled articles are identified. Text and graphical data displays of inventory are provided. Selectable periods for expiration of medical articles are also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for storing and accessing healthcare data in blockchain managed digital filing cabinets are disclosed. The system can receive and store patient healthcare data from sources such as wearable devices, an implant, patient devices, healthcare provider devices, databases, cloud storage accounts, healthcare databases, or digital filing cabinets. The system can convert the healthcare into non-fungible tokens on a blockchain to protect the healthcare data from being accessed by nefarious actors. The system can manage access to the healthcare data based on authentication rules.

Abstract: An RF module and method include a base with a probe, a reader unit, a communications unit, and a control unit that establish tracking activation EM field into a container having electrically-conductive walls. RFID tags attached to medical articles located within the container are activated and produce identification signals. The probe and base receive the identification signals and provide identification data related to medical articles located within the container. The RF module is self-contained excepting power and a data connection with which to operate. Where an Ethernet is used, power is obtained by PoE. The RF module is used to retrofit existing medication containers and may be used during the construction of a new medication container.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing patient-specific medical devices and patient-specific surgical plans are described herein. In some embodiments, a patient-specific implant is provided that includes an implant body configured to interface with one or more identified anatomical structures at and/or proximate a target position. The patient-specific implant also includes a data storage element positioned on and/or within the implant body. The data storage element can include memory storing data that is accessible after the patient-specific implant is implanted in the patient. The data can include (i) first data specifying at least one step of a patient-specific surgical plan for implanting the patient-specific implant at the target position, and (ii) second data specifying one or more characteristics of the patient-specific implant.

Abstract: An RF module includes a base with a probe, a reader unit, a communications unit, and a control unit that establish an EM field into a container having electrically-conductive walls. RFID tags attached to medical articles located within the container are activated and produce identification signals. The probe and base receive the identification signals and provide identification data related to medical articles located within the container. The RF module is self-contained in that it needs only power and a data connection with which to operate. Where an Ethernet is used, power is obtained by PoE. The RF module is used to retrofit existing medication containers or may be used during the construction of a new medication container.

Abstract: An automatic inventory tracking and control system tracks the inventory of medical articles in an enclosure by providing a robust electromagnetic (EM) field within the enclosure. The enclosure has electrically-conductive walls. Wireless identification devices such as RFID tags, attached to each medical article respond to the electromagnetic field by transmitting unique data identified with each medical article. A probe or probes are used to generate transverse electromagnetic modes in the enclosure.