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GuardianOR^SM  is a "point of loss" tool that detects the accidental disposal of surgical instrumentation in the soiled surgical drapes at the end of a surgical procedure.

Accidental loss and disposal of surgical instrumentation is a huge problem in healthcare resulting in an estimated expense of $350 million plus to North American hospitals and surgical suite providers.  Global losses are estimated at $900 million representing 15% of the total surgical instrumentation market.

GuardianOR^SM is patented and is the only point of loss solution for preventing accidental disposal.  The product offers the advantages of :

*      Less than a 3 month pay-back for hospitals

*      Lowers healthcare expense

*      Protects the safety and welfare of hospital staff

*      Enhances education and awareness to promoting conservation

        and eliminating waste in healthcare.    

*      Is environmentally friendly and a true "green" solution for 

        saving energy and protecting the environment.

GuardianOR^SM is a "Point of Loss" tool that detects the accidental disposal of surgical instrumentation left in the soiled sterile drapes at the end of a surgical procedure.  The GuardianOR^SM is comprised of a "tilt-top" plastic lid with a 13" diameter center opening.  Encased within the opening is a metal detection coil embedded in the inner ring of the unit.  The ring is encased in a potting material that prevents detection outside the detecting ring to avoid "false positives".  The detector coil instantly detects metal as the soiled procedure drapes are passing through the opening of the unit.  By sounding an immediate alert both visually and audibly, the surgical staff is able to proactively retrieve the discarded instruments at the exact "Point of Loss" allowing for their recovery and intended reuse.

GuardianOR^SM was founded by Bryan Guthrie in 2009.  The Company is privately held and headquartered in the Charlotte, North Carolina metropolitan area.