Set and instrument identity
Surgical instruments or sets receive RFID identity and expected set contents are defined.
- Set record
- Instrument list
- EPC match
Visual overview
RfidSpace platform overview
Summarizes the controlled digital process from tag to report.
RfidSpace supports complete and auditable movement of surgical sets through sterilization, operating room use and return workflows.
Sterilization tracking
Washing, packing, sterilization, storage and operating room dispatch movements are recorded.
- Sterile cycle
- Pack status
- Expiry
Missing instrument check
Expected-read validation supports set preparation and post-operation return.
- Missing/extra
- Wrong set
- User approval
RFID surgical instrument tracking workflow
1. Set is defined
Set contents, sterilization requirements, department and responsible team are created.
2. RFID is paired
Instrument-level or set-level tagging model is applied.
3. Sterile cycle is tracked
Washing, sterilization, storage and operating room movements are recorded.
4. Return is checked
Post-operation missing/extra check closes the report.
Sterilization software integration
Set status, sterile cycle, user, device and time logs can be exchanged.
- Sterile status
- Device log
- Usage history
Audit reports
Missing instruments, late sterilization, set usage and maintenance needs are reported.
- Missing instrument
- Set return
- Maintenance plan
Hardware, tag and integration layer
Sterilization-grade RFID tag
Tags must match high temperature, chemical and metal-surface conditions.
Desktop/cabinet reader
Used for set validation and bulk reads.
Handheld reader
Supports mobile checks in storage and operating areas.
FAQ
Should every surgical instrument be tagged?
Instrument-level or set-level tagging should be chosen after risk analysis.
Does sterilization affect RFID tags?
Standard tags can be affected; sterilization-grade tags are required.