Application of RFID technology in medical implant management

In order to ensure patient safety and recall products quickly and effectively during surgical procedures, the company innovatively applies RFID technology to this scenario. Like all other medical devices, each surgical implant should be unique by a batch number or even a serial number. Identify.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Commission and other regulatory agencies have developed Unique Device Identification (UDI) regulations to develop a globally harmonized and consistent approach to the management of this surgical implant based on U.S. IMDRF guidelines .

The introduction of RFID technology in the use of barcodes or digital information enables healthcare workers to apply automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) to improve patient safety and reduce costs.

Internet of Things Intelligent Management of Medical Implants

How are implants tracked with RFID technology?

The company's RFID tracking solution uses smart lockers and handheld readers to automatically track implants from receipt to storage to implantation in the patient.

Application of RFID electronic tags in medical device management

Marking Implants

To identify each implant, we attach an RFID tag to its packaging and then use a Unique Device Identifier (UDI) to register the type and size of the implant in the Hospital database.

Smart locker

Smart cabinets are designed to be opened only by employees wearing registered RFID badges. Once an item is removed, when the door is closed, the cabinet performs an "inventory check" and records the item removed based on a unique employee badge number. If items have been removed but are not shown as used, the event will be flagged to highlight that they may have been misplaced or stolen. This solution is also ideal for controlled medication management.

RFID medical device intelligent management cabinet

Handheld reader/writer

The handheld reader can register information in the database upon delivery and selection of implants to be placed in the patient, and register medical devices to be or have been implanted in the patient by scanning the patient's wristband.

RFID handheld reading and writing device

Advantages of RFID technology application

Ensure patient safety

l Implants can be accurately tracked, allowing for effective recalls.

l Ensuring the correct implant is ready can avoid unnecessary delays in surgery.

l If the wrong implant is selected for the patient, the system will flag it to avoid medical errors.

l Costs can be easily recorded for each patient.

Improve inventory management

l Automatically monitor inventory in real time

l Automatic replenishment to ensure healthy inventory levels

l Effectively manage the use date of implants, which helps reduce waste and save significant costs

l Providing accurate inventory data in real time, eliminating excess inventory and reducing inventory to free up funds.

l Ideal for managing consignment inventory held on a sales or returns basis to ensure unwanted items are returned so no fees are incurred.

Increase accountability and save time

l The RFID system automatically records the implants received by each medical staff, which can improve the medical staff's work responsibility and detect any possible negligence or theft.

l Automatically monitor inventory, thus saving time on manual inventory checks

l The RFID guidance function on the handheld reader can lead medical staff to the item area in the storage room to select the correct implant simply and quickly.