Surgical Sponge Counting System Gets FDA Approval
ClearCount Medical Solutions announced that they received FDA approval its RFID-based SmartSponge System for use (press release - pdf).
This is the world’s first RFID system that detects and counts surgical sponges and towels during surgical procedures.” Mr. Palmer continued, “With an estimated 3,000 – 5,000 incidents a year, retained surgical sponges are a considerable problem. […]
