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Initial clinical evaluation of a handheld device for detecting retained surgical gauze sponges using radiofrequency identification technology.

Macario A, Morris D, Morris S. Initial clinical evaluation of a handheld device for detecting retained surgical gauze sponges using radiofrequency identification technology. Arch Surg. 2006;141(7):659-62.

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July 26, 2006
Macario A, Morris D, Morris S. Arch Surg. 2006;141(7):659-62.
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The researchers describe their use of radiofrequency identification to locate retained objects after surgery. They found that the handheld wand, if used correctly, was 100% accurate in detecting retained sponges.

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Macario A, Morris D, Morris S. Initial clinical evaluation of a handheld device for detecting retained surgical gauze sponges using radiofrequency identification technology. Arch Surg. 2006;141(7):659-62.

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