Product

Argus-1

AI-powered surgical instrument detection and compliance auditing. A computer-vision safety layer that verifies instrument counts and produces audit-grade documentation for every procedure.

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Manual Counts Aren't Enough

Despite standardized counting protocols, retained surgical items continue to occur. Studies show that 62–82% of RSI events happen even when manual counts are documented as “correct.” Manual sponge counting alone carries a 10–15% error rate, and count discrepancies occur in roughly 1 out of every 145 operations.

Time pressure, handoff errors, instrument obscuration, and simple human fatigue all contribute. Argus-1 provides an independent, AI-powered verification layer that catches what humans miss.

RSIs with "correct" counts

Manual counting error rate

<0ms

AI inference time

Instrument classes detected

How It Works

Capture

A standard camera positioned above the instrument table captures the surgical field. No specialized hardware required — works with existing OR camera infrastructure.

Detect & Count

Deep learning models detect and classify every instrument in the field of view, producing real-time counts with per-item confidence scores. Sub-100 ms inference means zero workflow disruption.

Audit & Alert

Every detection event is logged with timestamps, images, and confidence scores. Count discrepancies trigger configurable alerts — visual, audible, or via notification to the circulating nurse's device.

Key Capabilities

Real-Time Instrument Detection

Identifies 35+ classes of surgical instruments including sponges, clamps, needles, and specialty tools with high accuracy.

Automated Compliance Auditing

Generates audit-ready documentation for every procedure — timestamped records with images and AI confidence scores.

Medicolegal Documentation

Immutable, timestamped audit trails provide defensible evidence for compliance reviews and legal proceedings.

Configurable Alert System

Visual indicators, audible tones, and push notifications with escalation protocols customizable per institution.

On-Premise Deployment

All data stays within the hospital network. No patient data is transmitted externally — designed for HIPAA-compliant environments.

Workflow Integration

Designed to integrate with existing EMR and OR management systems. Minimal training required for surgical staff.

HIPAA Compliant

SOC 2 Ready

On-Premise Deployment

FDA Pathway

Bring AI Safety to Your OR

We're partnering with hospitals for pilot programs. Get in touch to discuss how Argus-1 fits your surgical safety workflow.