Development of an RFID-Enabled Inventory Management System for Medical Device Tracking

Hospitals require precise and real-time tracking of prosthetic devices to ensure patient safety and operational efficiency. Manual inventory processes are prone to errors, delays, and data inconsistencies, especially in environments with unreliable connectivity. The client needs a user-friendly, integrated system that enables hospital staff to efficiently manage prosthetic inventory, receive alerts for low stock or expired devices, and facilitate seamless ordering and reporting.

A large medical technology company specializing in designing and manufacturing prosthetic devices for hospitals and surgical procedures.

• Design and develop a mobile application integrated with hospital RFID scanners to facilitate quick and accurate inventory checks.
• Ensure seamless integration with the client’s existing CRM or inventory database to enable bidirectional data flow.
• Implement offline functionality to maintain operational continuity in environments with intermittent internet connectivity.
• Provide real-time alerts and reporting features to improve inventory accuracy, reduce expirations, and optimize stock levels.
• Enhance overall hospital staff productivity and inventory oversight through an intuitive, easy-to-use interface.

• Integration with Bluetooth RFID scanners for instant device identification and data retrieval.
• User-friendly interface on tablets or similar devices for hospital staff to manage prosthetic devices efficiently.
• Ability to read RFID tags for quick pull-up of device details, including expiration dates and stock warnings.
• Order submission feature to request additional prosthetics directly from the application.
• Inventory update and management functionalities to track device status, expirations, and quantities.
• Reporting tools for malfunction, expiration, or other device issues to streamline maintenance.
• Offline mode operation to allow continued management and data collection without internet connectivity.

• Integration with existing CRM or inventory management system for real-time data exchange.
• Compatibility with RFID hardware for scanning and data retrieval.

• Scalability to support large hospital networks with multiple locations.
• High reliability and uptime to ensure continuous operation, including offline capabilities.
• Data security measures compliant with healthcare regulations.
• Performance optimized for quick RFID scans and responsive user interactions.

The implementation of an RFID-enabled inventory management system is expected to significantly improve inventory accuracy, reduce device expirations, and streamline hospital workflows. This system aims to enhance staff productivity, minimize manual errors, and ensure timely availability of prosthetic devices, leading to better patient outcomes and operational cost savings across hospital networks.