At Melzi, we are committed to advancing patient safety and eliminating the risks associated with retained surgical sharps (RSS). We are thrilled to announce that our technology is now trusted and utilized by over 100 facilities! As we continue to innovate, we are excited to unveil our latest device enhancement, driven directly by clinical insights.
Surgeon-Led Innovation: The New Handle Bar Design
Listening to the medical community is at the core of our development process. Based on direct feedback from surgeons, we have introduced a newly engineered design on the handle bar of our device, as seen on the left. This update is designed to minimize interference during use, enabling smoother, more intuitive integration into your surgical workflow as you navigate the operative field.
Proven Efficacy and Rapid Detection
The primary goal of the Melzi Sharps Finder (MSF) is to provide confidence and precision in the operating room. A recent study, detailed in the Patient Safety in Surgery Journal “PSS – Multiphase preclinical assessment of a novel device to locate unintentionally RSS”¹, underscores the device’s exceptional ability to quickly determine the presence or absence of a metallic object.
Higher Identification Rates: In an ex-vivo model, the MSF group demonstrated a 98.1% identification rate of a needle, compared to just 22.0% in the control group.
Faster Detection Times: The device significantly decreased the time needed to locate a needle, averaging 1.64 minutes versus 3.34 minutes for the control.
Unmatched Accuracy: Users achieved 100% accuracy in determining the presence of a needle within the ex-vivo model, compared to 58.8% accuracy in the control group.
In-Vivo Success: During in-vivo laparotomy trials, the MSF group achieved a 97.0% success rate in determining the presence of a needle, compared to 46.7% with a manual search.
Actionable Feedback: The MSF detects disturbances in magnetic fields caused by ferritic metals and provides live visual and auditory feedback to guide users during their search.
References
- Kang, H. S., Khoraki, J., Gie, J., Duval, D., Haynes, S., Siev, M., Shah, J., Kim, F., Mangino, M., Procter, L., Autorino, R., & Weprin, S. (2023, April 26). Multiphase preclinical assessment of a novel device to locate unintentionally retained surgical sharps: A proof-of-concept study - patient safety in surgery. SpringerLink. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13037-023-00359-8
