Medical errors can have devastating consequences for patients, and one of the most alarming errors is the retention of surgical items in a patient’s body after surgery. Retained surgical items (RSIs) ...

Gone are the days of having to compromise on surgeons' demands because of the limitations associated with metal processing: Laser melting has abolished production-related restrictions on surgical ...

In 2011, Shimane University Hospital, in Japan, deployed a high-frequency RFID solution to track surgical instruments used on patients through cleaning, sterilization and storage. The Rigshospitalet ...

Having the right surgical tools on hand can mean the difference between a routine extraction and a complicated procedure. As a health care professional or decision-maker, knowing the top surgical ...

QAISER Bashir started QSA Surgical as an ‘offshoot of the family business’ around 40 years ago with an investment of Rs2,000. Today, it has paid-up capital of Rs300m and is one of the 50-odd large ...

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. ISRG recently announced that the company has received FDA approval for its da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler 30 (30mm) instruments and reloads, which will offer 30mm stapling ...