ClearCount’s RFID Platform

The Ideal Performance Blend

SAFETY

  • Only ClearCount RFID technology provides safety of both counting and detection to avoid RSIs.
  • Smart RFID chips provide Unique ID number, sponge type, locational assistance, and count reconciliation.
  • SmartTag ensures the SmartWand is within range and ready for patient scan.
  • Highly reliable even in harsh environments – inert & secure vs labels which can be damaged
  • No “line of sight” requirement means less handling and biohazard exposure for staff.
  • Ability to quickly locate missing sponges reduces multiple risks including extra anesthesia time, unnecessary X-Ray exposure, and patient risk of infection (> OR time = ↑ infection risk).
  • Provides method for ensuring each sponge is functioning prior to use.
  • Provides either a full electronic count reconciliation or device verified manual count.

EFFICIENCY

  • Only ClearCount RFID technology provides efficiency of both counting and detection to avoid RSIs.
  • Smart RFID chips provide Unique ID number, sponge type, locational assistance, and count reconciliation – something no other technologies provide.
  • No “line of sight” RFID means item counting that is faster and more accurate than manual counting without the negative performance impacts of slower, more primitive bar coding technology.
  • Ability to quickly locate missing sponges reduces most OR delays resulting from unreconciled counts or delays to staff awaiting most intraoperative X-Rays.
  • SmartSponge graphical interface provides continuous “In/Out” view of reconciliation
  • SmartSponge electronic record assists managerial staff in ensuring proper use of system and provides detailed case data.

Financial Protection

  • $2M Never Event Warranty provides the hospital with an unmatched warranty to cover a wide variety of costs if a retained sponge occurs if using the ClearCount System as directed (see ClearCount for terms and conditions).
  • Some additional details:
    • ClearCount carries $5M product liability and in addition has secured an innovative $2M insurance policy to cover Never Events with CNA, a $50B insurer and leader in healthcare insurance
    • Never Event Warranty extends to both SmartSponge and SmartWand-DTX product lines
    • Covers an extensive variety of costs typically not covered by product liability insurance
    • Included at no additional cost to customer