Matrix IT Releases First Ever White Paper on Sterile Field Scanning

Milwaukee, WI, September 01, 2016 –(PR.com)– Matrix IT, Medical Tracking Systems, Inc., a privately held Wisconsin based company has announced the release of a white paper in sterile field scanning with their TRACTUS system. This provides a clear demonstration of how properly annealed medical device implants can both provide UDI compliance and practical value to the hospital, device manufacturer, and the patient.

Background

The FDA has released the UDI Final Rule; set to be enforced on September 24th, 2016. This requires that medical devices hold a form of AIDC (machine readable) mark. This was done in an effort to cut down on counterfeits, authenticate implants, aid in recall recognition, and streamline the supply chain. To date, this has left the industry working diligently to meet the deadline in creating innovative solutions.

The Study

The TRACTUS study was performed with medical professional staff in Wickenburg, Arizona. With minimal training, the staff draped the sterile TRACTUS scanner and scanned medical implants baring a data matrix code in a simulated surgery. It was found that the methodology of scanning medical implants in the sterile field not only greatly sped up the flow and accuracy of the operating room staff, but also further downstream services. The software system was able to push the data to billing services, the patient EHR file, and associate the implant with the spatial location within the simulated patient’s body.

For More

To view the entire case study, please go to:
www.matrixmedical.co/news/sterile-scanning-case-study/