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The SurgiCount System identifies and accounts for each uniquely-coded sponge in real time. This gives you 100% confidence that sponges counted out are the exact ones counted in, reducing the risk of false-correct counts, which several studies show are a factor in retained sponges.^{1, 7, 20, 21} Our digital ledger gives you real-time reconciliations throughout the case, plus permanent database metrics for additional post-op accounting, compliance and reporting.

Safety/precision
Workflow/efficiency
Evidence-based documentation
Competitive comparison¹⁶

Designed for precise identification and accounting
Unique barcodes account for the status of each sponge at any point in time
Prohibits duplicate counts of the same sponge or counting random sponges unrelated to the procedure
Documents sponges intentionally left as wound packing, and triggers automatic email notifications to staff leaders for follow up
Detection standards exceed the mandated barium strip to also include radiopaque threading sewn across the entire length or width
Wireless counter attaches to I.V. pole, eliminating cord trip hazard

Operates throughout the entire case to reduce variability and miscommunication that can occur during staff changes, interruptions or other distractions
Process fits seamlessly with existing manual count workflow suggested by AORN⁵
Adds only one second to mean count time (mean, 5 seconds to 4 for a non-barcoded sponge), but no increase in overall case length since activities are done in parallel²
Doesn’t require added capital or disposable costs for detection mats, detection wands and sterile wand sleeves; and avoids associated medical waste
ID-based count reconciliation can eliminate added steps for detection or searching

Case data automatically downloads into the SurgiCount360 database on Cloud or LAN system
Virtually unlimited custom reports; from individual cases to aggregate data at the hospital, hospital system or IDN/group level
Demonstrates compliance to hospital and third-party best practices
Supports external audits with evidence-based outcomes data
Generates actionable data for internal quality initiatives, outcomes percentages, issues resolution or performance optimization
Yields objective metrics for inventory, purchasing, budget and staff planning

Since 2009:
200 million Safety-Sponge products used
11 million procedures
0 retained sponges

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60% of U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 Honor Roll Hospitals use the SurgiCount System to protect their patients.15

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60% of U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 Honor Roll Hospitals use the SurgiCount System to protect their patients.¹⁵