SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan Applauds Xerafy for its Game Changing UDI-Compliant RFID Surgical Instrument Tracking…

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan recognizes Xerafy with the 2017 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation for radio frequency identification (RFID) surgical instrument tracking system. Xerafy’s Surgical Instrument Tracking supports high-accuracy tracking and automatic processing of surgical instruments, with hospitals typically achieving a return on investment (ROI) within a year of deployment. Its patented miniature RFID tags are specially designed and validated with the help of healthcare professionals to withstand the sterilization processes. Specifically, the RFID tags are attached securely with ISO 10993 compliant adhesive and are able to withstand repeated autoclave temperatures and chemicals throughout the lifecycle of the surgical instrument. Xerafy’s surgical instrument tracking system optimizes a hospital’s workflow, provides automated traceability in real time and improves patient safety. The solution enables up to 97% of all surgical instruments to be tagged,  enabling average cost savings of more than $3 million from increased staff efficiency and optimized operating room (OR) time.

Source: Frost & Sullivan Applauds Xerafy for its Game Changing UDI-Compliant RFID Surgical Instrument