SYSTEM, MEDICAL DEVICE, COMPUTER DEVICE, AND MANAGEMENT METHOD

Abstract

To provide medical equipment that uses disposables with expiry dates such as a semi-automatic defibrillator that allows the expiry dates to be managed remotely even if the disposables are not connected to the medical equipment.SOLUTION: A system of the present invention includes medical equipment 1A that uses disposables with expiry dates and a computer device 2 that can be communicably connected to the medical equipment 1A. The medical equipment 1A includes an acquisition unit for acquiring deadline information on an expiry date of a first disposable in a state that the medical equipment is not connected to the first disposable, and a transmission unit for transmitting the deadline information acquired by the acquisition unit. The computer device 2 includes a reception unit for receiving the deadline information and a management unit for executing management of the expiry date of the first disposable on the basis of the deadline information received by the reception unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a system, a medical device, a computer device, and a management method. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a system that remotely manages the status of an automated external defibrillator (hereinafter also referred to as "AED") by checking the expiration date and other information on disposable electrode pads connected to the AED and transmitting information based on the inspection results to another device.

[0003] As a method for obtaining the expiration date of disposable electrode pads, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 2, there is a method in which information regarding the expiration date of the electrode pad is stored in the connector of the electrode pad, the connector is connected to the AED main unit, and the AED main unit obtains the information from the connector. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2011-175566 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2010-63771 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The system described in Patent Document 1 is capable of remotely managing the expiration date of the electrode pads of an AED, but is not applicable to semi-automatic defibrillators installed in hospitals, etc. Since the electrode pads of an AED are normally connected to the AED body, information regarding the expiration date can be obtained from the AED at any time. However, since the electrode pads of a semi-automatic defibrillator are normally not connected to the AED body and the electrode pads are connected only when defibrillation is performed, the expiration date of the electrode pads of the defibrillator cannot be managed by a system such as that described in Patent Document 1. Note that this problem is not limited to semi-automatic defibrillators, but is a common issue for medical devices that use consumables.

[0006] The present disclosure aims to enable remote management of the expiration date of a medical device that uses consumables with an expiration date, such as a semi-automatic defibrillator, even if the consumables are not connected to the medical device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: A system including a medical device that uses a consumable product with a usage limit and a computer device that can be connected to the medical device for communication, The medical device comprises: an acquisition unit that acquires expiration information regarding an expiration date of the first consumable in a state where the first consumable is not connected; a transmission unit that transmits the deadline information acquired by the acquisition unit, The computer device comprises: A receiving unit that receives the deadline information; and a management unit that manages the expiration date of the first consumable based on the expiration date information received by the receiving unit.

[0008] A medical device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes: A medical device that uses expendable items and is capable of communicating with a computer device, an acquisition unit that acquires expiration information regarding an expiration date of the first consumable in a state where the first consumable is not connected; a transmission unit that transmits the deadline information acquired by the acquisition unit to the computer device; Equipped with.

[0009] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a computer device includes: A computer device capable of communicating with a medical device that uses expiry-limited consumables, The medical device comprises: acquiring expiration information regarding an expiration date of the first consumable in a state where the first consumable is not connected, and transmitting the acquired expiration information to the computer device; The computer device comprises: A receiving unit that receives the deadline information; and a management unit that manages the expiration date of the first consumable based on the expiration date information received by the receiving unit.

[0010] A management method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: A method for managing consumables that is executed in a system including a medical device that uses consumables with expiration dates and a computer device that can be connected to the medical device for communication, comprising: In the medical device, an acquisition step of acquiring expiration information regarding an expiration date of the first consumable in a state where the first consumable is not connected; A transmission step of transmitting the acquired deadline information; In the computer device, A receiving step of receiving the deadline information; and a management step of managing the expiration date of the first consumable based on the received expiration date information. Effect of the Invention

[0011] According to the above configuration, in a medical device that uses consumables with expiration dates, such as a semi-automatic defibrillator, it becomes possible to remotely manage the expiration date of the consumables even if the consumables are not connected to the medical device. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a medical device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a consumable item used in a medical device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation process executed in the system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of deadline management according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same or equivalent elements in different drawings will be given the same reference numerals or names, and duplicate descriptions will be omitted as appropriate.

[0014] (System Configuration) First, the configuration of the system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the system configuration. A system 6 shown in Fig. 1 includes one or more medical devices 1 (1A and 1B in this example), a computer device 2, and a user terminal 3.

[0015] In the example of Fig. 1, the medical device 1 and the user terminal 3 are located in a medical institution H, and the computer device 2 is located outside the medical institution H. The user terminal 3 may be located outside the medical institution H. The medical device 1 and the user terminal 3, and the computer device 2 can be communicatively connected to each other wirelessly or via a wire via a communication network 4. The medical device 1 and the computer device 2 can be communicatively connected to each other wirelessly or via a wire via a LAN (Local Area Network) or the like.

[0016] The medical device 1 is a device that uses expendable items with a usage period. In this specification, the medical device 1 is mainly described as a semi-automatic defibrillator, but the medical device 1 may be a medical device other than a semi-automatic defibrillator. A semi-automatic defibrillator is used in a medical institution or an ambulance. A semi-automatic defibrillator has, for example, an automatic mode in which the semi-automatic defibrillator judges whether an electric shock is necessary and determines the energy value of the electric shock, and a manual mode in which a medical worker judges whether an electric shock is necessary and determines the energy value of the electric shock. In this example, the medical device 1 is connected for communication via a wireless router 5, but may be connected for communication by wire.

[0017] The computer device 2 is a server device that remotely manages the expiration dates of consumables used in the medical device 1. The computer device 2 may be a server device that provides a so-called cloud-type service. The computer device 2 can also remotely manage the expiration dates of consumables in medical institutions other than the medical institution H.

[0018] The user terminal 3 is, for example, a terminal device that manages medical equipment in the medical institution H. The user terminal 3 may be, for example, a server device of a medical equipment management system in the medical institution H. When configured in this way, the user terminal 3 can be communicatively connected to another user terminal (not shown) that functions as a client device of the medical equipment management system.

[0019] The medical institution H is, for example, a medical facility such as a hospital, a clinic, or a nursing home for the elderly. In this example, the medical institution H includes areas h1 to h3. Area h1 is an area where the user terminal 3 is located, for example, an ME (Medical Engineer) room. Areas h2 and h3 are departments where the medical devices 1 are located, for example, a hospital ward, an intensive care unit, an operating room, etc.

[0020] (Medical Devices) Next, the medical device 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the medical device according to the present embodiment. Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a consumable item used in the medical device according to the present embodiment.

[0021] The medical device 1 shown in Fig. 2 is a semi-automatic defibrillator. In the following description, the medical device 1 is also referred to as the semi-automatic defibrillator 1. As shown in Fig. 2, the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 includes a control unit 10, a memory unit 20, an operation reception unit 30, a display unit 40, a sound generation unit 50, a high-voltage generation unit 60, a pad connector 70, and a communication unit 80.

[0022] The semi-automatic defibrillator 1 can connect disposable pads 90 that have a usage limit. The disposable pads 90 are disposable electrode pads, and are connected to the pad connector 70 when in use. In addition to the pad connector 70 that connects the disposable pads 90, the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 may further include an external paddle or an internal paddle.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 3, the disposable pad 90 includes a connector 91, two electrode pads 92, and a cable 93.

[0024] The connector 91 is connected to the pad connector 70. The connector 91 may include a holding section (not shown) that holds expiration information, which is information regarding the expiration date of the disposable pad 90. The expiration information held by the holding section can be read by the acquisition section 11, which will be described later, in a state in which the connector 91 is connected to the pad connector 70. The configuration of the holding section can be a known configuration without any particular restrictions.

[0025] The electrode pad 92 includes an attachment surface 92a on which an adhesive gel or metal foil is arranged, and a release sheet 92b. When using the semi-automatic defibrillator 1, the release sheet 92b is peeled off, and the attachment surface 92a is attached to the patient's body. A cable 93 electrically connects the connector 91 and the electrode pad 92.

[0026] Before use, the disposable pad 90 is stored in a sealed state in a packaging body 94. The packaging body 94 is an accessory to the disposable pad 90 provided for the purpose of preventing the adhesive gel from drying out, etc. When the disposable pad 90 is stored, the connector 91 and a part of the cable 93 may be exposed to the outside of the packaging body 94.

[0027] An identification code 95 is attached to the packaging body 94. The identification code 95 includes expiration date information of the disposable pad 90. The expiration date information included in the identification code 95 can be read by an acquisition unit 11 described below. The identification code 95 is not particularly limited as long as it can include expiration date information, and may be configured, for example, by a QR code (registered trademark) or a barcode.

[0028] The location of the identification code 95 is not limited as long as it is a position that can be read without opening the packaging body 94, and it may be provided not only on the outer surface of the packaging body 94, but also on the main body of the disposable pad 90 or other accessories of the disposable pad 90. In addition, the disposable pad 90 and its accessories may be provided with at least one of a holder and an identification code 95.

[0029] Returning to the explanation of Fig. 2, the control unit 10 controls various operations of the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 by reading and executing programs and the like stored in the storage unit 20. The control unit 10 includes, for example, a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), memories such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), an A / D converter, and the like.

[0030] The control unit 10 controls various operations for saving life, such as energy charge / discharge control, sequence control, A / D conversion, electrocardiogram analysis, etc. The control unit 10 also functions as an acquisition unit 11 and a transmission / reception unit 13.

[0031] The acquiring unit 11 acquires the expiration date information of the first disposable pad 90 in a state where it is not connected to the first disposable pad 90. Below, three patterns of the configuration of the acquiring unit 11 will be described: a case where the connector 91 has a holding part, a case where the packaging body 94 has an identification code 95, and a case where the connector 91 has a holding part and the packaging body 94 has an identification code 95.

[0032] In the case where the connector 91 includes a holder, when the second disposable pad 90 is connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1, the acquisition unit 11 reads the expiration information of the second disposable pad 90 from the holder of the second disposable pad 90. Then, the acquisition unit 11 acquires the expiration information of the second disposable pad 90 as the expiration information of the first disposable pad 90 that is to be connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 next.

[0033] In general, it is considered that the disposable pads 90 are used in the order of the period until the expiration date. In other words, it is considered that the period until the expiration date of the next disposable pad 90 to be used is longer than or equal to that of the previously used disposable pad 90. When obtaining expiration date information from the holder of the connector 91, based on the above concept, the expiration date information of the second disposable pad 90 is obtained as the expiration date information of the first disposable pad 90.

[0034] When the packaging body 94 has an identification code 95, the acquiring unit 11 may acquire information obtained by the reading unit 12 reading the identification code 95 as the expiration information. That is, the acquiring unit 11 may acquire information obtained by reading the identification code 95 attached to the second disposable pad 90 or the packaging body 94 of the second disposable pad 90 as the expiration information of the first disposable pad 90 to be connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 after the second disposable pad 90. Note that the reading unit 12 is, for example, a code reader capable of scanning and reading an identification code. When the disposable pad 90 does not have the identification code 95, the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 does not need to have the reading unit 12.

[0035] Furthermore, when the first disposable pad 90 is in the vicinity of the semi-automatic defibrillator 1, the acquiring unit 11 may acquire the expiration information read from the identification code 95 of the first disposable pad 90 as the expiration information of the first disposable pad 90. In this configuration, when the acquiring unit 11 reads the identification code 95 of the first disposable pad 90 before the first disposable pad 90 is connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1, the expiration information of the first disposable pad 90 may be updated based on the information indicated by the identification code 95. That is, the expiration information of the first disposable pad 90 may be updated from expiration information based on the identification code 95 of the second disposable pad 90 to expiration information based on the identification code 95 of the first disposable pad 90.

[0036] Also, the user may be able to input into the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 whether the expiration information acquired by the acquisition unit 11 is based on the identification code 95 of the second disposable pad 90 already connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 or based on the identification code 95 of the first disposable pad 90 to be connected next. Information indicating which identification code 95 the expiration information acquired by the acquisition unit 11 is based on may be transmitted to the computer device 2 by the transmission / reception unit 13.

[0037] If there are disposable pads 90 near the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 other than the first disposable pad 90 that are to be connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 in the future, the acquisition unit 11 may also acquire expiration information of the disposable pad 90, and the management unit 211 described below may simultaneously manage the expiration dates of the multiple disposable pads 90. In this case, it is preferable that the identification code 95 includes identification information that can identify each disposable pad 90.

[0038] When the connector 91 has a holder and the package 94 has an identification code 95, the acquisition unit 11 may first read the expiration information of the second disposable pad 90 from the holder of the second disposable pad 90 and acquire the expiration information as provisional expiration information of the first disposable pad 90 that is to be connected next to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1. Next, the acquisition unit 11 acquires the expiration information read by the reading unit 12 from the identification code 95 of the first disposable pad 90, and updates the expiration information of the first disposable pad 90 with the expiration information. If the reading of the identification code 95 is not performed, date management is performed based on the provisional expiration information.

[0039] The transmitting / receiving unit 13 receives and transmits information between the computer device 2 and the user terminal 3 via the communication unit 80. For example, the transmitting / receiving unit 13 transmits the deadline information acquired by the acquiring unit 11 to the computer device 2.

[0040] Furthermore, when the disposable pads 90 are connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1, the transceiver 13 may transmit a connection notification to the computer device 2 notifying that the disposable pads 90 have been connected. Furthermore, when the disposable pads 90 are connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 and the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 has been used (when an electric shock has been performed), the transceiver 13 may transmit a usage notification to the computer device 2 notifying that the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 has been used. Note that the expiration information, the connection notification, and the usage notification may not be transmitted directly to the computer device 2, but may be transmitted to the computer device 2 via another device such as the user terminal 3.

[0041] The storage unit 20 stores, for example, programs necessary for the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 to operate, voice data, adjustment values, electrocardiogram data of the patient, the expiration date of the disposable pads 90 to be used next, etc. The storage unit 20 may include, for example, a secondary storage device such as a hard disk. A part of the storage unit 20 may be an external storage device that is detachable from the semi-automatic defibrillator 1.

[0042] The operation reception unit 30 receives operation input from a user of the semi-automatic defibrillator 1. The operation reception unit 30 includes, for example, a power button for starting the semi-automatic defibrillator 1, a knob for adjusting the output energy, a shock button for executing an electric shock, and the like.

[0043] The display unit 40 includes a display and displays various types of information on the display. Examples of the various types of information displayed on the display include patient biometric information such as an electrocardiogram, and instructions and messages for the user of the semi-automatic defibrillator 1. The display unit 40 may also include a touch panel and may also function as the operation receiving unit 30.

[0044] The sound output unit 50 refers to the voice data stored in the memory unit 20 and issues various instructions to the user of the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 by voice. The high voltage generating unit 60 charges and discharges the energy used for defibrillation in response to a control signal from the control unit 10. The pad connector 70 is connected to the disposable pad 90. The energy discharged by the high voltage generating unit 60 is transmitted to the patient via the pad connector 70 and the disposable pad 90. The disposable pad 90 also captures the patient's electrocardiogram signal. The electrocardiogram signal is transmitted to the control unit 10 after, for example, being filtered and amplified. The communication unit 80 is an interface that enables communication with other devices.

[0045] (Computer Equipment) Next, the computer device 2 will be described with reference to Fig. 4. The computer device 2 includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, an operation receiving unit 230, a display unit 240, and a communication unit 280.

[0046] The control unit 210 includes a processor such as a CPU, and memories such as a ROM and a RAM. The control unit 210 controls various operations of the computer device 2. The control unit 210 also functions as a management unit 211 and a transmission / reception unit 212.

[0047] The transmission / reception unit 212 receives and transmits information between the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 and the user terminal 3 via the communication unit 280. The transmission / reception unit 212 receives various types of information, such as expiration information, connection notification, and use notification, from the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 or the user terminal 3, for example.

[0048] The management unit 211 manages the expiration date of the disposable pad 90 to be used next, based on the expiration date information received by the transmission / reception unit 212. Furthermore, the management unit 211 may output alert information if the transmission / reception unit 212 does not receive a connection notification a predetermined number of days before the expiration date. The predetermined number of days can be set appropriately based on the type of consumables or medical equipment. Furthermore, the predetermined number of days may be changeable by an administrator of the computer device 2 or a person related to the medical institution H. Examples of the manner of outputting the alert information include displaying the alert information on the display unit 240 or the display unit of the user terminal 3, and transmitting the alert information to the user terminal 3.

[0049] Furthermore, the management unit 211 may calculate the frequency of use of the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 based on the past usage history of the semi-automatic defibrillator 1. Specifically, the management unit 211 may calculate the frequency of use of the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 within a predetermined period based on the number of times that the transceiver unit 212 has received usage notifications within the predetermined period. The above-mentioned predetermined period may be set appropriately based on the types of consumables and medical equipment, etc. Furthermore, the above-mentioned predetermined period may be changeable by the administrator of the computer device 2 or a person related to the medical institution H. For example, if the above-mentioned predetermined period is set to a period from the current date to one year ago, and the transceiver unit 212 has received six usage notifications during the period, the frequency of use is "six times / year."

[0050] Furthermore, if the transceiver 212 does not receive a connection notification a predetermined number of days before the expiration date, the management unit 211 may determine another semi-automatic defibrillator 1 to recommend as a destination for the disposable pad 90 based on the frequency of use, and output information on the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 as recommended information. Examples of the output mode of the recommended information include displaying the recommended information on the display unit 240 or the display unit of the user terminal 3, and transmitting the recommended information to the user terminal 3.

[0051] The storage unit 220 stores programs and data necessary for various operations of the computer device 2. In this embodiment, the storage unit 220 includes expiration information 221 and usage frequency information 222. The expiration information 221 includes expiration information of the multiple semi-automatic defibrillators 1 received by the transmitting / receiving unit 212. The usage frequency information 222 includes information related to the usage frequency of the multiple semi-automatic defibrillators 1 calculated by the management unit 211.

[0052] The operation reception unit 230 receives operation input from a user of the computer device 2. The operation reception unit 230 may be configured with physical buttons, a touch panel, or the like. The display unit 240 may be configured with a display that displays various information. The display unit 240 may also be a touch panel, and may also function as the operation reception unit 230. The communication unit 280 is an interface that enables communication with other devices.

[0053] (Example of system operation) An example of the operation of the system 6 will be described below. Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation process executed in the system 6. Fig. 5 shows the operation process executed between the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A and the computer device 2, but similar operation processes are also performed between other semi-automatic defibrillators 1 such as the semi-automatic defibrillator 1B and the computer device 2. The order of each process constituting the flowchart may be random as long as no contradiction or inconsistency occurs in the process contents, and the processes may be executed in parallel.

[0054] 5 shows an example in which the disposable pad 90A has already been used, the disposable pad 90B is scheduled to be used next, and the disposable pad 90C is scheduled to be used after the disposable pad 90B. First, the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A acquires expiration information of the disposable pad 90B that is scheduled to be connected next (step S1). The method of acquiring the expiration information is as described above. Next, the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A transmits the expiration information acquired in step S1 to the computer device 2 (step S2).

[0055] Next, the computer device 2 receives the expiration information transmitted in step S2 (step S3). Next, the computer device 2 sets the date a predetermined number of days before the expiration date indicated in the expiration information received in step S3 as the notification date for the disposable pad B (step S4). Next, the computer device 2 starts date management for the disposable pad B based on the notification date set in step S4 (step S5). In step S5, the date management is performed, for example, by subtracting the number of days remaining until the notification date as the days pass.

[0056] If the disposable pad 90B is connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A by the notification due date of the disposable pad B (Yes in step S6), the process proceeds to step S7. In response to the connection of the disposable pad 90 to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A, the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A transmits a connection notification of the disposable pad B to the computer device 2 (step S7).

[0057] After step S7 is executed, the computer device 2 receives the usage notification transmitted in step S7 (step S8). Next, the computer device 2 finishes the due date management of the disposable pad 90B that was to be connected next (connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A in step S6) (step S9).

[0058] On the other hand, after executing step S7, the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A proceeds to step S10. If the disposable pad 90B has been used for an electric shock (Yes in step S10), the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A transmits a usage notification of the disposable pad B to the computer device 2 (step S11).

[0059] Next, the computer device 2 receives the usage notification transmitted in step S11 (step S12). Next, the computer device 2 calculates the usage frequency of the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A within a predetermined period based on the usage notification received in step S12, and updates the usage frequency information 222 (step S13).

[0060] The use frequency information 222 may also be updated according to the passage of time. For example, if days pass without receiving a use notification from a state in which the use frequency is "6 times / year," and the number of times that a use notification has been received from the date on which the days have passed until one year ago becomes 5 times, the use frequency becomes "5 times / year."

[0061] On the other hand, after step S11 is executed, or if the disposable pad 90B has not been used for an electric shock (No in step S10), the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A proceeds to step S14. The case where the disposable pad 90B has not been used for an electric shock is when it is determined that an electric shock is not necessary based on the patient's electrocardiogram, etc. Even in this case, the disposable pad 90B connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A is discarded as having been used.

[0062] The semi-automatic defibrillator 1A acquires the expiration date information of the disposable pad 90C to be used after the disposable pad 90B connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A in step S6 as new expiration date information (step S14). Next, the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A transmits the new expiration date information acquired in step S14 to the computer device 2 (step S15).

[0063] Next, the computer device 2 receives the new expiration information transmitted in step S15 (step S16). Next, the computer device 2 sets the date a predetermined number of days before the expiration date indicated by the expiration information received in step S16 as the notification date of the disposable pad 90C (step S17). Next, the computer device 2 starts date management of the disposable pad 90C based on the notification date set in step S17 (step S18).

[0064] Next, the operation process when the result of step S6 is No will be described. When the disposable pad 90B is not connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A by the notification due date (step S6 is No), the computer device 2 recognizes that the notification due date of the disposable pad 90B has been reached (step S19).

[0065] Next, the computer device 2 refers to the usage frequency information 222 and determines another semi-automatic defibrillator 1 recommended as a transfer destination for the disposable pad 90B that is the subject of date management (step S20). The semi-automatic defibrillator 1 recommended as a transfer destination is, for example, a semi-automatic defibrillator that is used frequently. In addition, the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 recommended as a transfer destination is a semi-automatic defibrillator 1 (for example, semi-automatic defibrillator 1B) installed in the same medical institution H (for example, in the same hospital).

[0066] Next, the computer device 2 outputs alert information regarding the disposable pad 90B that is the subject of date management and information on the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 that is recommended as a destination for the disposable pad 90B (step S21). The process of step S21 can be repeated at predetermined intervals (e.g., once a day) until a notification of use of the disposable pad 90B that is the subject of date management is received, or information indicating that the disposable pad 90B has been moved to another semi-automatic defibrillator 1 is received.

[0067] After step S21 is executed, if the subject of date management is changed due to use, movement, or disposal of the disposable pad 90B that is the subject of date management, in step S14, the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 obtains the expiration information of the next disposable pad 90C that is scheduled to be used.

[0068] Next, the above-mentioned operation process will be described in more detail with reference to Fig. 6. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of date management according to this embodiment. In Fig. 6, the disposable pads 90A, 90B, and 90C are connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A in the order of the number of days until the expiration date, and are managed in that order.

[0069] In the example of Fig. 6, the disposable pad 90A is connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A on April 1, 2020. No electric shock is administered at that time. As shown in step S1 of Fig. 5, the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A acquires December 1, 2022 as the expiration date of the disposable pad 90B that is to be connected next.

[0070] When configured to obtain the expiration date from the holder, the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A obtains the expiration date of the disposable pad 90B from the holder of the disposable pad 90A. That is, in this case, the expiration date held in the holder of the disposable pad 90A is December 1, 2022.

[0071] On the other hand, when the expiration date is configured to be acquired from the identification code 95, the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A acquires the expiration date of the disposable pad 90B, for example, from the identification code 95 attached to the package 94 of the disposable pad 90B. That is, in this case, the expiration date indicated in the identification code 95 of the disposable pad 90B is December 1, 2022. Note that this example is an example of a case where the disposable pad 90B is in the vicinity of the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 when the disposable pad 90A is used. When the disposable pad 90B is not in the vicinity of the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 when the disposable pad 90A is used, the expiration date acquired from the identification code 95 of the disposable pad 90A can be acquired as the expiration date of the disposable pad 90B.

[0072] The computer device 2 receives a connection notification of the disposable pad A and expiration information of the disposable pad B from the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A. Next, as shown in step S5 of FIG. 5, the computer device 2 starts expiration date management of the disposable pad 90B. In the example of FIG. 6, the notification date is set one year and four months before the expiration date. Therefore, the notification date is August 1, 2021, and the number of days remaining until the notification date is 487 days. The number of remaining days is subtracted as the days pass.

[0073] In the example of FIG. 6, the frequency of use is the number of times that a usage notification has been received from the current date up to six months ago (the number of times that the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 has been used). As of April 1, 2020, the frequency of use is "twice per six months." If an electric shock had been administered on April 1, 2020, the frequency of use would be updated to "three times per six months." The frequency of use may also be updated as the number of days passes.

[0074] Next, on June 1, 2020, disposable pad 90B is connected to semi-automatic defibrillator 1A. An electric shock is also administered at that time. As shown in step S14 of FIG. 5, semi-automatic defibrillator 1A acquires January 1, 2023 as the expiration date of disposable pad 90C, which is to be connected next.

[0075] As in the case of the disposable pad 90B, the expiration date that the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A obtains as the expiration date of the disposable pad 90C is, for example, the expiration date obtained from the holder of the disposable pad 90B or the expiration date indicated in the identification code 95 of the disposable pad 90C.

[0076] The computer device 2 receives the connection notification and use notification of the disposable pad B and the expiration date information of the disposable pad C from the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A. Next, as shown in step S18 of FIG. 5, the computer device 2 starts expiration date management of the disposable pad 90C. In addition, the frequency of use is updated. The notification date, the number of days remaining until the notification date, and the frequency of use as of June 1, 2020 are as shown in FIG. 6.

[0077] If the computer device 2 does not receive a usage notification of the disposable pad 90C by the notification due date, the computer device 2 outputs alert information, as shown in step S21 of Fig. 5. Although not shown in Fig. 6, the computer device 2 also manages the due dates of other semi-automatic defibrillators 1 (e.g., semi-automatic defibrillator 1B) other than the semi-automatic defibrillator 1A, and also stores the frequency of use of the other semi-automatic defibrillator 1. The computer device 2 determines, for example, a semi-automatic defibrillator 1 that is used frequently as the destination of the disposable pad 90C, and outputs information about the semi-automatic defibrillator 1.

[0078] Next, effects obtained by the system 6 according to this embodiment or each component included in the system 6 will be described.

[0079] The semi-automatic defibrillator 1 acquires expiration information on the expiration date of the first disposable pad 90 without being connected to the first disposable pad 90, and transmits the expiration information. The computer device 2 receives the expiration information, and manages the expiration date of the first disposable pad 90 based on the expiration information. With these configurations, even if the first disposable pad 90 is not connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1, the expiration date of the first disposable pad 90 can be managed remotely.

[0080] The disposable pad 90 includes a holder for holding expiration information. When the second disposable pad 90 is connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1, the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 reads the expiration information from the holder of the second disposable pad 90 and acquires the expiration information as expiration information of the first disposable pad 90 to be connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 after the second disposable pad 90. With these configurations, the disposable pad 90 to be used next can be managed without passing its expiration date even if the disposable pad 90 is not connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1. Furthermore, because expiration information can be acquired simultaneously with the use of the second disposable pad 90, it is less likely that expiration information will be missed.

[0081] An identification code 95 indicating expiration date information is attached to the disposable pad 90 or an accessory of the disposable pad 90, and the acquiring unit 11 acquires the information indicated by the identification code 95 as expiration date information, making it easy and simple to acquire the expiration date of the disposable pad 90. In addition, since the expiration date of the disposable pad 90 itself can be acquired, accurate expiration date management is possible.

[0082] When an identification code 95 attached to the second disposable pad 90 or an accessory of the second disposable pad 90 is read, the information indicated by the identification code 95 is obtained as expiration date information of the first disposable pad 90 that is to be connected to the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 next after the second disposable pad 90, making it possible to remotely manage the expiration date of the first disposable pad 90 even if it is not near the semi-automatic defibrillator 1.

[0083] If the transceiver unit 212 does not receive a connection notification a specified number of days before the expiration date, the management unit 211 can output alert information to, for example, inform the administrator of the computer device 2 or the user of the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 that the expiration date of the disposable pad 90 is approaching, thereby reducing the possibility that a disposable pad 90 that has passed its expiration date will be used.

[0084] By the management unit 211 calculating the frequency of use of the semi-automatic defibrillator 1 within a specified period based on the number of times that the transceiver unit 212 receives usage notifications within the specified period, it becomes possible to grasp the frequency of use of each semi-automatic defibrillator 1 and more appropriately remotely manage each semi-automatic defibrillator 1.

[0085] If the transceiver 212 does not receive a connection notification a predetermined number of days before the expiration date, the management unit 211 determines another semi-automatic defibrillator 1 to which the disposable pad 90 should be moved based on the frequency of use, and outputs information about the other semi-automatic defibrillator 1, making it possible to move the disposable pad 90 to another medical device that is used more frequently, for example, when the expiration date of the disposable pad 90 is approaching. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the disposable pad 90 will become unusable due to the expiration date.

[0086] The above-described embodiment is merely an example for facilitating understanding of the present invention. The configurations according to the above-described embodiment may be appropriately modified or improved without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0087] 1,1A,1B: Medical equipment (semi-automatic defibrillator) 2: Computer equipment 3: User terminal 4: Communication network 6: System 10: Control unit (processor) 20: Storage part 90: Disposable pads 210: Control unit (processor) 220: Storage section H: Medical institution

Claims

1. A system including a medical device that uses a consumable product with a usage limit and a computer device that can be connected to the medical device for communication, The medical device comprises: an acquisition unit that acquires expiration information regarding an expiration date of the first consumable in a state in which the first consumable is not physically connected to the medical device; a transmission unit that transmits the deadline information acquired by the acquisition unit to the computer device, The transmission unit further transmits, when the first consumable is physically connected to the medical device, a connection notification notifying the computer device that the first consumable is connected; The expendable product includes a storage unit that stores the expiration date information, The expiration information stored in the storage unit can be acquired by the acquisition unit by communicating with the medical device, the acquisition unit acquires the expiration information of the second consumable from the holding unit of the second consumable when the second consumable is connected to the medical device for communication, and sets the expiration date of the second consumable indicated by the expiration information of the second consumable to the expiration date of the first consumable that is to be connected to the medical device next after the second consumable; The computer device comprises: a receiving unit for receiving the deadline information and the connection notification; a management unit that sets a deadline based on the expiration date of the first consumable based on the expiration information received by the receiving unit, and performs different processing depending on whether the receiving unit has received the connection notification by the deadline. system.

2. A system comprising a medical device that uses expiry-dated consumables and a computer device that can be connected to the medical device, The medical device comprises: an acquisition unit that acquires expiration information regarding an expiration date of the first consumable in a state in which the first consumable is not physically connected to the medical device; a transmission unit that transmits the deadline information acquired by the acquisition unit to the computer device, The transmission unit further transmits, when the first consumable is physically connected to the medical device, a connection notification notifying the computer device that the first consumable is connected; an identification code indicating the expiration date information is attached to the consumable or an accessory of the consumable; the acquiring unit is capable of reading the identification code, and when the identification code is read, acquires information indicated by the identification code as the expiration information; when the acquisition unit reads the identification code attached to a second consumable or an accessory of the second consumable, the acquisition unit sets the expiration date of the second consumable indicated by the identification code to the expiration date of the first consumable to be connected to the medical device next after the second consumable; The computer device comprises: a receiving unit for receiving the deadline information and the connection notification; a management unit that sets a deadline based on the expiration date of the first consumable based on the expiration information received by the receiving unit, and performs different processing depending on whether the receiving unit has received the connection notification by the deadline. system.

3. A system comprising a medical device that uses a consumable product with a use-by date and a computer device that can be connected to the medical device for communication, The medical device comprises: an acquisition unit that acquires expiration information regarding an expiration date of the first consumable in a state in which the first consumable is not physically connected to the medical device; a transmission unit that transmits the deadline information acquired by the acquisition unit to the computer device, The transmission unit further transmits, when the first consumable is physically connected to the medical device, a connection notification notifying the computer device that the first consumable is connected; The computer device comprises: a receiving unit for receiving the deadline information and the connection notification; a management unit that sets a deadline based on the expiration date of the first consumable based on the expiration information received by the receiving unit, and performs different processing depending on whether the receiving unit has received the connection notification by the deadline, and when the receiving unit does not receive the connection notification by the due date, the management unit further determines another medical device to be recommended as a destination of the first consumable based on a frequency of use of the medical device within a predetermined period, and outputs information about the other medical device. system.

4. The management unit outputs alert information when the receiving unit does not receive the connection notification a predetermined number of days before the expiration date. A system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. the medical device is a semi-automatic defibrillator; The consumable product is a disposable electrode pad. A system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. A medical device that uses expendable items and is capable of communicating with a computer device, an acquisition unit that acquires expiration information regarding an expiration date of the first consumable in a state in which the first consumable is not physically connected to the medical device; a transmission unit that transmits the deadline information acquired by the acquisition unit to the computer device; Equipped with The expendable product includes a storage unit that stores the expiration date information, The expiration information stored in the storage unit can be acquired by the acquisition unit by communicating with the medical device, the acquisition unit acquires the expiration information of the second consumable from the holding unit of the second consumable when the second consumable is connected to the medical device for communication, and sets the expiration date of the second consumable indicated by the expiration information of the second consumable to the expiration date of the first consumable that is to be connected to the medical device next after the second consumable; The transmission unit further transmits, when the first consumable is physically connected to the medical device, a connection notification notifying the computer device that the first consumable is connected; In the computer device, a deadline based on the expiration date of the first consumable is set based on the expiration information, and different processing is performed depending on whether the connection notification is received by the deadline.

7. A computer device capable of communicating with a medical device that uses expiry-limited consumables, The medical device comprises: acquires expiration information relating to an expiration date of the first consumable in a state where the first consumable is not physically connected to the medical device, transmits the acquired expiration information to the computer device, and further transmits a connection notification to the computer device when the first consumable is physically connected to the medical device, notifying the computer device that the first consumable is connected; The expendable product includes a storage unit that stores the expiration date information, The expiration information stored in the storage unit is acquireable by the medical device by communicating with the medical device, When a second consumable is connected to the medical device for communication, the medical device acquires the expiration information of the second consumable from the holding unit of the second consumable, and sets the expiration date of the second consumable indicated by the expiration information of the second consumable as the expiration date of the first consumable to be connected to the medical device next after the second consumable; The computer device comprises: a receiving unit for receiving the deadline information and the connection notification; a management unit that sets a deadline based on the expiration date of the first consumable based on the expiration information received by the receiving unit, and performs different processing depending on whether the receiving unit has received the connection notification by the deadline. Computer equipment.

8. A method for managing consumables that is executed in a system including a medical device that uses consumables with expiration dates and a computer device that is communicatively connected to the medical device, the method comprising: In the medical device, an acquisition step of acquiring expiration information regarding an expiration date of the first consumable in a state where the first consumable is not physically connected to the medical device; a transmitting step of transmitting the acquired deadline information to the computer device; when the first consumable is physically connected to the medical device, sending a connection notification to the computer device notifying the computer device that the first consumable is connected; The expendable product includes a storage unit that stores the expiration date information, The expiration information stored in the storage unit is acquireable by the medical device by communicating with the medical device, In the acquiring step, when a second consumable is connected to the medical device, the expiration information of the second consumable is acquired from the holding unit of the second consumable, and the expiration date of the second consumable indicated by the expiration information of the second consumable is set as the expiration date of the first consumable to be connected to the medical device next after the second consumable, In the computer device, A receiving step of receiving the deadline information; a setting step of setting a date based on the expiration date of the first consumable based on the received expiration date information; and performing a different process depending on whether the connection notification is received by the deadline. Management method.

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