You and your surgical services team expect nothing short of excellence. The reality is, published studies indicate that today one in every 1,000 to 1,500 intra-abdominal surgeries results in a sponge left behind in the patient.

Can your hospital afford such "Never" events? Not only do these events cause difficulties for staff and patients, soon they will not be reimbursed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and an increasing number of private insurers. Knowing the realities of human error, how do you close every surgical procedure with confidence?

Only the SmartSponge System from ClearCount Medical Solutions provides the checks and balances of a solution that counts and detects.  Because each sponge is uniquely identified, sponge counts can be quickly and easily reconciled.  The SmartSponge System seamlessly integrates into your OR.

*Gawande A, Studdert D, Orav E, Brennan T and Zinner M: Patient Safety: Risk Factors for Retained Instruments and Sponges after Surgery. NEJM 348; 229-235, 2003