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SmartSponge System Named One of the Top 100 Technical Innovations of
the Year by World's Largest Science and Technology Magazine
PITTSBURGH(BUSINESS WIRE)
ClearCount Medical Solutions, an innovator of patient safety solutions
for the operating room, announced today that the editors of Popular
Science have named the SmartSponge System one of the top technology
innovations of 2009. As a winner off a Best of What's New? award in the
health category, the SmartSponge System stands out as the first and only
system to incorporate the efficiency of counting with the safety of
detection for the prevention of left-behind sponges during surgery.
We are honored to be recognized by Popular Science Magazine as a
company that is making revolutionary strides in the improvement of
patient safety and productivity in the operating room,? said David
Palmer, ClearCount's President and CEO.This award is a reflection of
our entire team's passion and commitment in making a positive impact on
the lives of patients, surgeons and OR nurses worldwide.?
Each year, the editors of Popular Science review thousands of products
in search of the top 100 tech innovations of the year; breakthrough
products and technologies that represent a significant leap in their
categories. The winners - the Best of What's New - are awarded inclusion
in the much-anticipated December issue of Popular Science, the most
widely read issue of the year since the debut of Best of What's New in
1987.
For 22 years, Popular Science has honored the innovations that surprise
and amaze us those that make a positive impact on our world today and
challenge our views of what's possible in the future,? said Mark Jannot,
Editor-in-Chief of Popular Science. The Best of What's New Award is the
magazine's top honor, and the 100 winners chosen from among thousands
of entrants represent the highest level of achievement in their
fields.?
The SmartSponge System is the first and only system to incorporate the
efficiency of counting with the safety of detection for the purpose of
preventing a retained object during surgery. The SmartSponge System is
the only system to provide continuous vs. episodic counting. Providing
an average of 80,000 counts per procedure, this continuous counting
benefit makes the difference in complex surgeries where shift changes
and delays often occur, as well as providing valuable assurance in every
surgical case.
About Popular Science
Founded in 1872, Popular Science (www.popsci.com)
is the world's largest science and technology magazine, with a
circulation of 1.3 million and 7.1 million readers. Each month, Popular
Science delivers The Future Now,? reporting on the intersection of
science and everyday life with an eye toward what's new and why it
matters. Popular Science is published by the Bonnier Corporation (www.bonniercorp.com),
one of the largest consumer publishing groups in America and the leading
media company serving passionate, highly engaged audiences through more
than 40 special-interest magazines and related multimedia projects and
events.
About ClearCount Medical Solutions
ClearCount Medical Solutions is a medical device company focused on
patient safety solutions. ClearCount has assembled an extendable
RFID-based platform that provides a comprehensive solution to drive
efficiency while preventing medical errors. ClearCount's SmartSponge
System is the only FDA-cleared RFID enabled system for counting and
detecting surgical sponges. The SmartSponge System is a reconciliation
and detection solution that improves patient and O.R. safety, enhances
operational efficiency, and reduces cost. To learn more, visit www.clearcount.com.
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Jennifer Bannan, 412-580-3675
Source: ClearCount Medical Solutions
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