Multiphase preclinical assessment of a novel device to locate unintentionally retained surgical sharps: a proof-of-concept study
Abstract Background Retained surgical sharps (RSS) is a “never event” that is preventable but may still occur despite of correct count and negative X-ray. This study assesses the feasibility of a novel device (“Melzi Sharps Finder®” or MSF) in effective detection of RSS. Methods The first study cons...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-04-01
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Series: | Patient Safety in Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-023-00359-8 |