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Preface
Indications for Use
The ClearCount Medical Solutions SmartSponge
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System is indicated for use in counting and
recording the number of RFID-tagged surgical sponges, laparotomy sponges, and towels
used during surgical procedures. It also provides a non-invasive means of locating retained
radio-frequency identification (RFID)-tagged surgical sponges, towels, and other tagged
items within a surgical site.
Warnings
The following list of warnings applies to the SmartSponge System:
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Use only one SmartSponge System during a surgical procedure.
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Do not use the system in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, or with
oxygen or nitrous oxide.
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For the system to function, use only ClearCount disposables.
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Keep the SmartSponge System outside of the sterile field, unless it is properly covered.
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Place only ClearCount disposables in the Count Out Bucket.
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The sterility of disposables is guaranteed only for unopened, undamaged packages.
Disposables are for single use only; do not re-use or re-sterilize disposables.
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Do not cut or tear SmartSponge disposables, as the RFID tags might become separated.
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When scanning items contained in a sterile surgical kit (bundles of items not in their
own sterile packages) into the SmartSponge System, cover the head of the system with
the sterilized bucket liner from the surgical kit. This prevents contamination of the
items being scanned.
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Using the scanning wand without a sterile wand cover could contaminate the sterile field.
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Holding items that have been scanned in too close to the Count Out Bucket may result
in these items being added to the Out column of the inventory (detected) prior to use
and disposal. Dispose of any items into the Count Out Bucket without using them if
they have been scanned out prior to use.
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Disposables should not be left inside the patient's body for more than 24 hours.
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Do not subject patients to an MRI with SmartSponge disposables still inside their body.