SurgiChip

SurgiChip is a medical device company that developed a patented surgical site marking system designed to prevent wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-patient surgeries. The system utilizes an encoded chip or smart tag that is programmed with specific patient and procedure information and then adhered to the patient's skin at the intended surgical site. This information is verified by the surgical team using a reader during the mandatory 'time-out' protocol before an incision is made. The technology was developed to enhance patient safety and provide an automated alternative to manual skin marking. The company's technology and assets were acquired by DeRoyal Industries to be integrated into their surgical safety product line.