RF Surgical Systems, a developer of solutions for the detection and prevention of retained surgical sponges, has announced Memorial University Medical Center, based in Savannah, Ga., has implemented the company's RF Assure Detection System in all of its operating rooms, according to a RF Surgical Systems news release.
The RF Assure Detection System uses radio-frequency detection to help identify and prevent potential retained surgical items. Memorial University Medical Center is using the system in addition to its standard practice of manual counting of surgical materials.
"Radio frequency detection technology has fast become an essential tool in the operating room setting to eliminate RSI, a dangerous, yet highly preventable medical error," said Dr. Jeffrey Port, founder and chairman of RF Surgical, in the release. "We are pleased to work with providers such as Memorial University Medical Center, who are leading the way in their regions as champions of patient safety, to provide this patient safety solution."
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