RFID Hardware

Pivot smartflow™ integrates passive Ultra High Frequency (UHF) RFID hardware to allow quick counting and tracking of instruments and trays.

  • RFID readers at select locations in the hospital.
  • Special autoclavable UHF tags affixed to instruments and trays using bio-compatible glue.
  • Integrates freely available OEM hardware allowing flexibility and budget friendly choices without compromising patient safety.
  • Hardware choices tailord to the unique settings of each hospital.
  • Choice of fixed and hand-held readers for various counting stations in the workflow.

RFID Tags

  • Dimensions: Ranging from 4mm to 6mm to enable tagging of the smallest instrument.
  • Weight: 0.34gm
  • Application temperature: 40° C to 150° C
  • RF air protocol: EPC Global Glass1Gen 2: ISO 18000-6C
  • Read rate: 400 tags per second for 96-EPC bit number
  • Read range on metal: (2W ERP) Up to 5 ft (1.5m)
  • Mounting Method: Glue
  • Glue: FDA Approved, autoclavable

Environmental and Industry Compliance

  • FDA Class: Class I
  • IP classification: IP68
  • Stamdard Compliance: RoHS (EU Directive 2011/65/EU), CE (EU version)

Cleaning and Disinfection Process (ANSI/AAMI ST79) Tested for

  • Sterilization using chemical sterilants including glutaraldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, hydrogen peroxide-peracetic acid combinations, sodium hypochloriteand peracetic acid.
  • Thermal (hot water) disinfection
  • Thermal sterilization for decontamination
  • Ultrasonic cleaner
  • Disinfection by light using C wave ultraviolet and wavelength range is from 200nrn to 275nrn
  • Detergent enzyme cleaner
  • Autoclave sterilization 134° C and 0.6 Mpa for more than 1000 cyles

Fixed Reader Specifications

  • EPCglobal Gen2 (optional ISO 18000-6B) support with anti-collision Dense Reader Mode (DRM) abd advanced anti-jamming functionality.
  • Integrated 8.5 dBic circularly-polarized antenna and an RP TNC connector to support an optional secondary external antenna.
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) reduces cabling and electrical outlet proximity requirements.

Handheld Reader Specifications

  • Frequency 865-868MHz
  • Reader chipset of impinj Indy R2000 UHF Gen2 with upto 800 tags/sec read rate.
  • Lightweight (220g)
  • Dimensions 171mm(L)x117mm(W)x40mm(D)
  • Bluetooth 4.1 Classic/SPP/IAP2 (MFi)
  • Wide selection of colors