ClearCount, Medical Solutions raises an undisclosed amount

What does ClearCount do?

ClearCount, is a startup which provides a sponge management system which combines the benefits of counting and detection. Counts can be reconciled quickly and in case of a non-reconciliation, a missing sponge can be located using SmartWanda. Its innovations brings to market a comprehensive sponge reconciliation and detection solution which improves safety of the patient and operational efficiency.

How much ClearCount was funded?

ClearCount raised an undisclosed amount in Series B funding on

·  undisclosed amount / Series B on May 29, 2015 from Previz Ventures

Previous funding

·         $1.9M in  Venture round on June 10, 2009

·         $3.4M in Series A funding on October 1, 2009

·         $1.1M in Debt Financing on May 4, 2010

·         $5M in Series B funding on August 31, 2010 from Draper Triangle and Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ)

·         $2.3M in Debt Financing on July 25, 2011

·         $1.5M in Debt Financing on May 14, 2012

·         $300k in Debt Financing on October 16, 2012

What is next for ClearCount?

The latest funding comes in form of options and debt and was sourced from one investor. Surgical sponges are the most frequent and dangerous retained surgical items which are mistakenly left inside the patients during surgeries. ClearCount can reduce and eliminate preventable hospital costs and delays which are associated with retained surgical items, including the infection costs, additional surgeries, unnecessary X-rays and any litigations associated with the surgeries because of retained surgical items.

More about ClearCount

ClearCount was founded by Gautam Gandhi. It has its headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA. It is the first to offer the most comprehensive counting and detection system, and is now the first in offering the most complete set of options based on RFID technology. Its platform is suitable for all the surgical environments and extendible to future applications. It works to allow all the hospitals a chance to effectively care about patient safety.