Melzi develops the Sharps Finder, a surgical device that utilizes sound and light technology to detect lost needles and sharp instruments during operations. This solution addresses the critical issue of retained surgical items, which can lead to increased operating room time, health risks for patients, and significant malpractice costs for hospitals.
Funding
$8.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
During surgical procedures, the miscounting or loss of sharps, such as needles and scalpel blades, can lead to retained surgical items (RSIs) within the patient's body. Locating these lost sharps can be time-consuming, increase radiation exposure, and pose significant health risks to patients, potentially leading to complications and costly malpractice claims for hospitals.
Solution
Melzi Surgical develops the Sharps Finder, a surgical device designed to detect lost needles and other sharp instruments in the operating room using sound and light technology. The device aims to reduce the time spent searching for misplaced sharps, minimizing patient and staff exposure to X-rays. By providing a rapid and effective method for locating lost sharps, the Sharps Finder helps prevent RSIs, thereby improving patient safety, reducing operational costs, and mitigating the risk of reputational damage and litigation for hospitals and surgeons.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes surgeons, operating room nurses, and hospital administrators focused on improving patient safety and reducing the risks and costs associated with retained surgical items.
Features
- Utilizes sound and light technology for the detection of lost sharps.
- Designed to reduce the time spent managing lost sharps during surgery.
- Aims to minimize the need for X-ray imaging, reducing radiation exposure.
- Helps prevent retained surgical items (RSIs) and associated complications.