- In May 2024, Terso Solutions, Inc., a leader in RFID inventory management, launched an advanced RFID-enabled surgical instrument tracking platform integrated with real-time location systems (RTLS). This innovation is designed to improve instrument visibility from sterilization to surgery, ensuring full traceability, compliance, and operational efficiency. The development emphasizes Terso’s focus on reducing human error, enhancing patient safety, and optimizing surgical workflows across healthcare systems
- In April 2024, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) announced the enhancement of its SurgiTrack RFID system with AI-powered analytics, enabling predictive insights into instrument utilization and reprocessing efficiency. This upgrade allows hospitals to better manage instrument sets, reduce turnaround times, and ensure regulatory compliance. The initiative reflects BD’s commitment to merging intelligent software with RFID hardware for a more responsive surgical environment
- In March 2024, Xerafy partnered with a leading hospital chain in Southeast Asia to deploy its high-temperature resistant RFID tags for surgical instrument tracking. These tags are designed to withstand repeated sterilization cycles and provide consistent performance in complex OR settings. This deployment highlights Xerafy’s role in expanding RFID adoption in emerging healthcare markets and improving surgical safety through durable RFID technologies
- In February 2024, ScanCARE Pty Ltd, an Australia-based medical asset tracking firm, introduced a cloud-based RFID solution that automates the entire surgical instrument lifecycle, from decontamination to the operating theatre. The system includes real-time dashboards and automated compliance reporting, simplifying documentation and regulatory audits. This innovation showcases ScanCARE's focus on digitizing hospital operations for better patient care outcomes
- In January 2024, Getinge AB integrated RFID functionality into its T-DOC sterile supply management system, allowing for automated instrument tracking and enhanced traceability across sterilization departments and operating rooms. The RFID-enabled version of T-DOC supports data-driven decision-making and real-time instrument location tracking, reaffirming Getinge's leadership in sterile workflow optimization through advanced tracking technologies
