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iCount Surgical Safety System, Starting With Maternity
Retained swabs are a serious risk, especially in vaginal deliveries.
iCount supports safer, more reliable swab counting with a simple sterile labour room and theatre solution designed to strengthen existing workflows without adding unnecessary complexity:
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Dock for Each Swab
Visual and haptic feedback ensures accountability.
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Fully Auditable
A transparent system for compliance and reporting..
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AI-Enabled App
Seamlessly integrates with electronic medical records.
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Cost-Effective
Designed for easy adoption without disrupting workflows
iCount in the Operating Room – Supporting Reliable Swab Accountability (available now)
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iCount as a physical checklist helps theatre teams dock, count and verify surgical swabs within routine surgical workflows
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A photograph of the docked swabs on a dedicated count trolley can be uploaded to the Electronic Patient Records, creating a robust audit trail that supports safer and more reliable swab accountability.
Future Smart Digital Integration
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iCount combines a structured physical workflow with the potential for future digital integration. By creating a structured and auditable swab accountability process, the system provides a foundation for computer vision-assisted-AI verification, supervised documentation, real-time alerts and workflow support.
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When harnessed with AI, iCount has the potential to integrate seamlessly with Electronic Patient Record systems and next-generation operating room (Smart OR) technologies, helping create a more connected and intelligent patient safety ecosystem.
What is iCount?
The system combines a simple physical docking process with optional digital support features to improve visibility, workflow reliability, and documentation confidence.
- Pre-matched to swabs and surgical tampons for correct pre-procedure counts
- Acts as a physical checklist – dock each item to ensure nothing is missed
- Seamless EMR integration with photo documentation for audit confidence
- Optional AI-powered computer vision adds real-time alerts and extra assurance
Why should Healthcare Providers Choose iCount.
iCount delivers measurable benefits for patients, healthcare staff, and organisations, making it the ultimate solution for surgical safety.
Benefits for Patients
- Eliminates preventable harm
- Fosters trust between patients and healthcare providers
Benefits For Medical Staff
- Reduces stress related to surgical counts.
- Supports systemic improvements rather than individual blame.
Benefits For Healthcare Providers
- Reduces litigation risks and associated costs.
- Saves time on counting, freeing up resources.
- Supports compliance with swab management protocols in high pressure environments.
iCount - Instructions for Use
The iCount Swab Docking Clip supports safer, more reliable swab counts in maternity and surgical settings. For clinical users and procurement teams, the full Instructions for Use (IFU) provide step-by-step guidance on correct handling, storage, and disposal.
For trained healthcare professionals. The iCount Swab Docking Clip is a non-medical adjunct tool designed to support existing swab count policies.
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