Abstract
Electrocardiography electrodes have expiration dates that are foreshortened once the manufacturer’s packaging is opened. A system is described for storing and dispensing these perishable electrodes while tracking their new expiration date for safety and regulatory purposes.
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Wax, D.B. System for Storage, Dispensing, and Tracking Expiration of Electrocardiography Electrodes. J Med Syst 46, 31 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10916-022-01818-y
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