Medtronic Situate Detection System X

The Medtronic Situate Detection System X is an adjunct surgical safety technology that enhances manual sponge counting. Using radio-frequency detection of tagged sponges, the system helps prevent retained surgical items and provides real-time confirmation before case closure.

Overview

The Situate Detection System X comprises a console, body scanner pad, room scanner wand, and premium RF‑tagged sponges. Its body scanner detects retained sponges under the patient (up to 16″ deep), while the room scanner locates sponges outside the sterile field. The console offers workflow guidance, scan prompts, and unique confirmation codes to integrate with EMR systems and reconcile counts intraoperatively.

Key Features

• Radio-frequency sponge detection: Identifies tagged sponges up to 16″ deep beneath tissue, even amidst blood, bone, or dense tissue.
• Guided console interface: On-screen prompts direct scanning steps and provide unique confirmation codes for EMR documentation.
• Body scanner pad: Radiolucent, six-antenna pad positioned under the patient bed for intraoperative sponge detection.
• Handheld room scanner: Motion-activated wand locates misplaced sponges in linens, trash, or prep areas.
• Tagged premium cotton: Sponges embedded with RF tags that respond when scanned by the system’s sensors.
• Adjunct to manual counting: Designed to augment—but not replace—traditional sponge management protocols.

Product Specifications

• Detection depth: Up to 16″ (40 cm) in vivo
• Console: Provides scan prompts; displays unique codes for EMR logging
• Body scanner pad: Six integrated radiolucent antennas for comprehensive detection coverage
• Room scanner wand: Handheld RF antenna/receiver detects tagged sponges beyond the sterile field
• Power source: AC-powered console (standard hospital voltage)
• Tagged sponges: Single-use premium cotton with embedded RF tags; available in various shapes and sizes per Medtronic catalog.
• System kit configurations:
  • 01‑0048: Console + extremity scanner + body & room scanners
  • 01‑0047: Console + body & room scanners (no extremity scanner)
• Weight: Console ~10 lb (4.5 kg) per eBay listing.
• Traceability: Each scan generates a unique code for EMR audit trail integration.

Ideal For

• Hospitals and surgical centers implementing additional sponge management controls
• Procedures with high risk of retained sponges (e.g., OB/GYN, general, thoracic, spine, trauma)
• Operating rooms integrating RF detection into safety protocols
• Clinics with EMR systems requiring digital scan verification