Reusable Patient ID Pouch with Slit-Through Wristband
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing patient identification systems require frequent replacement and discarding of wristbands, leading to potential errors due to loss of information and the need for repeated application of new tags and labels, which is time-consuming and prone to inaccuracies.
Innovation Solution
A reusable identification system comprising a wristband with a pouch that securely holds information and alert labels, allowing the wristband to be removed and replaced without discarding the pouch, which can be reused with new bands, thus maintaining consistent and accurate patient information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wristband is made with a permanent fastener to ensure secure attachment, then the reliability of patient identification is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates because the wristband cannot be easily removed and replaced
Solution Approach 1:
The wristband system is divided into two separable components: a reusable pouch containing patient information and a disposable band with fastener. This segmentation allows the information-containing pouch to remain intact while the band can be easily removed and replaced, resolving the contradiction between secure attachment and ease of removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The critical patient information is extracted from the disposable band and placed into a separate reusable pouch. This extraction allows the band to be discarded after single use while the pouch with valuable information can be retained and reused with new bands, maintaining both reliability and ease of operation.
2Ease of manufacture
If a wristband is designed as a single-use disposable item to ensure hygiene and simplicity, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the loss of information worsens because all information must be discarded with the band
Solution Approach 1:
Patient information is extracted from the disposable band and transferred to a separate reusable pouch. This allows the band to remain a simple disposable item while the information is preserved in the pouch that can be reused, eliminating information loss without complicating band manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements discarding of the disposable band after single use while recovering and reusing the pouch containing patient information. This principle resolves the contradiction by allowing the band to be simple and disposable while the information载体 is recovered and reused.
3Quantity of substance
If multiple tags and labels are attached to the wristband to provide comprehensive patient information, then the completeness of information is improved, but the device complexity worsens because multiple components must be managed and reattached
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple separate tags and labels containing patient information are merged into a single integrated reusable pouch. This consolidation maintains complete patient information while simplifying management, as the pouch is reattached as one component rather than multiple separate tags and labels.
Solution Approach 2:
The reusable pouch serves multiple functions: it contains patient identification information, maintains information across multiple band replacements, and provides a unified attachment point. This multi-functionality reduces device complexity while maintaining information completeness.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to identification systems and more particularly to patient identification systems comprising an identification band and a reusable pouch. The identification system comprises an identification band that is passed through one or more slits in a reusable identification pouch. The pouch includes an information area where information about the patient may be printed, and a pocket where alert labels or other tags may be stored. When the identification band is removed, the pouch may be mounted onto a new band. The information contained on and attached to the pouch may be reused each time a new identification band is needed.