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