1) Will the GuardianOR^SM Instrument Detector work with surgical grade stainless?

1) Yes.... Since the GuardianOR^SM  Instrument Detector is a precision metal detector, the metal composition of the instrument is not a factor. The GuardianOR^SM Instrument Detector responds equally well to all types of metal, steel, stainless steel, zinc, magnesium, and aluminum.

 2)  Will the GuardianOR^SM detect foil wrappers or other legitimate metallic trash?

2)  Yes...The detection coil of the GuardianOR^SM is a "non-discriminating" metal detector, so it will detect all ferrous and non-ferrous metals.  Many surgical instruments do not contain stainless steel, so the GuardianOR^SM will be able to detect these items too. 

3) Does the GuardianOR^SM Instrument Detector require an 110V. outlet at the point of service?

3) No.... The GuardianOR^SM Instrument Detector uses a Ni-MH battery pack similar to that of a laptop computer. Recharging can be accomplished overnight and will last for two to three days based on the amount of use, or it may be plugged into the recharge unit and used during the recharge process.

4) Can the detection sensitivity be adjusted on the GuardianOR^SM ?

4) Yes.....On the underside of the lid is a calibration gain that can be increased or decreased to the desired level of sensitivity.  95% of all surgical instrumentation will be detected on the lowest of the sensitivity settings.

5) What is the purpose of the Digital Counter?

5) The Digital Counter is designed to increment by one each time there is a detection occurrence so that management can keep track of the  number of detections that are occurring in each OR suite over a given shift.  Since the Digital Counter is only resettable with a key, management is able to remotely monitor usage and compliance without being present.

6) What does GuardianOR^SM Instrument Detector warranty cover?

6) 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

7) Will the GuardianOR^SM Instrument Detector create a slow down in the surgical suite?

7) No.... With a large 13" inch center opening, the GuardianOR^SM Instrument Detector will allow rapid drape/waste disposal while at the same time forcing the drape/waste to the center of the trash/linen bag maximizing the capacity of the trash/linen bag.

8) What is the mute mode for?

8) The mute mode allows for the use of the GuardianOR^SM Instrument Detector in areas where noise must be kept to a minimum. The functionality of the GuardianOR^SM Instrument Detector remains the same when the audio alarm portion is muted. The audio alarm is replaced by a bright blue LED indicator.