Apparatus for Automating the Counting of Sharps Using RFID Tags

摘要

In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for counting sharps returned to a container. An example method of counting sharps returned to a container having at least two layers of penetrable conductive material includes periodically checking a plurality of circuits formed by the first and second layers of material to determine if each circuit is open or closed, and keeping a count of the number of closed circuits.

主权项

1. A system for electronically counting sharps, said system comprising:
a disposable sharps container defining a volume, said volume configured to contain a plurality of sharps; and a remote device in communication with said disposable sharps container,
wherein said disposable sharps container and said remote device, are collectively configured to electronically count a number of sharps placed within said volume.