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RFID |
Bar-Code |
EAS (RF) |
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- Sponge Counting and Detection System
- Utilizes small, passive RFID tags embedded in surgical sponges
- Tags contain tiny microchips and no battery
- Tags do not transmit any digital information until they are within a predetermined range of the reader's antenna
- Once scanned in, data from each sponge is validated and displayed on monitor
- Sponges are automatically scanned out when discarded into plastic lined receptacle
- Hand-held wand equipped with LEDs, and audible and visual indicators on the receptacle alert user of detected sponge(s) in case of patient scan
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- Sponge Counting and Documentation System
- Utilizes sponges labeled with individual serial numbers embedded in a data matrix bar code
- Bar codes are scanned by a reader to record codes during counts
- Scans in multiple sponges at one time using a separate tag embedded on the band of wrapped sponges
- Generates reports to display sponge counts/patient and staff information/staff notes and changes
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- Sponge Detection System
- Utilizes surgical sponges and gauze tagged with an RF sensor
- Non-Identification based tags
- Uses disposable wand to detect tag frequency in the event of patient scan case
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Pre Surgery
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- Enables manufacturers to verify the correct number of sponges in packaging.
- Reduces the chance of miscounts.
- Minimizes time spent on defective packs.
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- Requires line-of-sight to be scanned by reader.
- Unable to validate the number of items inside a sealed package.
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- Does not transmit unique identifiers when scanned.
- Readability breaks down when multiple tags are close together.
- Not suitable for validating the number of items in a sealed package.
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In Count
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- Enables the system to confirm that all tags in a pack of sponges are functional.
- The system reads and records a unique identification number for each sponge.
- Verifies the proper quantity of items in the pack.
- All validation steps are performed within one second of presenting a pack of sponges to the device regardless of orientation.
- Starting inventory is highly reliable.
- The system meets and exceeds AORN guidelines.
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- Utilizes a master tag scan to speed up the in count process.
- The master tag is printed on a band wrapped around a number of surgical sponges.
- Relies on an assumed count as starting inventory since individual sponges are not scanned.
- The functionality of each barcode is not checked prior to surgery.
- Does not conform to AORN guidelines if sponges are not counted individually.
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- Provides no method for counting sponges into surgery.
- Does not offer verification of tag functionality prior to surgery.
- No data is transmitted from EAS tags and manual counting is required.
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Out Count
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- The system counts any number of sponges discarded in receptacle regardless of orientation.
- Provides a 1 to 1 reconciliation by matching unique ID numbers to counted in sponges.
- Device performs an inventory of receptacle once per second, averaging in over 10,000 inventory counts per procedure.
- Reduces chance of miscount.
- No separation or orientation of sponges required.
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- Sponges are counted out of the procedure manually, one at a time.
- The barcode must be wiped clean and oriented properly with the line-of-sight reader.
- Multiple (redundant) reads are not part of the barcode process.
- Results in a more labor intensive count than manual counting.
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- Provides no method for counting sponges out of a surgical procedure.
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Scanning, Detection
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- Provides a two part patient scanning solution consisting of the SmartWandTM working in conjunction with a SmartTag™.
- Feedback that the SmartWand is functional and reading through the patient provides optimal safety.
- When items are detected, the quantity and description of items are displayed.
- Faster than the current practice of X-Ray detection and there is no interpretation required.
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- Provides no method for scanning the patient in the event of a non-reconciliation.
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- Not capable of providing users with feedback of wand functionality or read range.
- When items are detected, EAS technology is not capable of identifying the quantity or type.
- Susceptible to false positives as well as degradation of performance, due to readability breaks-downs when multiple tags are close together.
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Closing
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- The SmartSponge System software enforces 100% compliance by requiring that counts are reconciled before a case can be ended.
- An Administrator-level override is required if a case must be ended with an unreconciled count.
- Reduces risk of ending surgery with a retained sponge.
- Enforces standardized sponge counting practices.
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- Provides no method for ensuring counts are reconciled before the case is ended.
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- Provides no method for ensuring counts are reconciled before the case is ended.
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