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<p>The results of a new study published in the <em>Journal of the American College of Surgery (JACS)</em> show an adjunct technology for the detection and prevention of retained surgical sponges (RSS) reduced the incidence of RSS by 93%. RSS are expensive in terms of X-rays, OR time, reduced reimbursement for hospitals, and potential liability. </p>

Sponges retained in patients during surgery are reduced by 93% in study

The results of a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgery (JACS) show an adjunct technology for the detection and prevention of retained surgical sponges (RSS) reduced the incidence of RSS by 93%. RSS are expensive in terms of X-rays, OR time, reduced reimbursement for hospitals, and potential liability.