Dallas Firm Receives RFID Medical Patent

"Caducys, L.L.C., an early stage medical electronics company announced today that it has been granted a Notice of Allowability by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The company will receive a fundamental patent on a system utilizing RFID and other detection technologies focused on counting and accounting of items used during surgical procedures. The CountORtm system under development at Caducys integrates RFID and metal detection technologies to create a cost effective handheld system that enables operating room personnel to account for sponges and instruments before, during and after surgical procedures. “This award is very timely because of the increased focus on patient safety as well reducing the cost of healthcare. All of these concerns are addressed through the CountORtm system.” Lacinski said." Source: emediawire.com