Comparative Analysis

How do the RF Surgical Detection Systems benefit you?
RF Surgical Detection RFID Barcode
Market leader with more hospitals in clinical use Yes Less than 6 Hospitals No
Effectiveness validated by the largest multicenter prospective clinical study Yes No No
Provides the fastest and non disruptive count reconciliation Yes No No
Offers a one-button automatic mat scan that reduces the chance for human error Yes Not Available Not Available
Best supports "No Time to Count" TRAUMA cases Yes No No Time to Count
Extended detection area coverage critical for cardiac and bariatric cases(Mat + Wand) Yes Not Available No Detection Capability
Promotes Staff Safety (Does not involve handling of soiled sponges) Yes Yes No
Complies to latest AORN guidelines (Recommendation VII, Adjunct Technology) Yes Yes Yes
Occupies least amount of OR space, no extra IV poles, or extra equipment on wheels Yes No No
Reduce disposable waste by being fully reusable Yes No Yes
Technology with the largest distribution channel coverage & availability Yes No No
No Capital Cost Required (Reported) Yes Up to $70,000 per OR* Yes
Average Cost per Procedure (Reported) $12 to $15 per Procedure $25 to $35 per Procedure* $15 per Procedure

* Data reported by RFID companies and Barcode company

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