As of April 2025, Centinel Spine has begun installing autoclavable trackers into our Instrument Sets for the purpose of tracking the location of Sets across the United States.
The addition of these trackers is to better Centinel Spine's ability to support our distributors and improve communications on the location and the movement of Instrument Sets in the field. Initially, these autoclavable trackers will be installed only in:
- Gen2 Set (prodisc C Vivo / SK)
- prodisc L
The trackers are provided by SMADE who have created, “The first autoclave-resistant tracking device, designed for precise location and utilization monitoring”. SMADE has performed extensive testing to ensure their autoclavable tracker meets all required government regulations. These autoclavable trackers have already been installed in sets for use at both Stryker and Alphatec Spine.
For additional information on the autoclavable tracker visit: https://www.smade.io/hot-tracker/.
ROLLOUT DETAILS:
Loaner Instrument Sets:
As of April 2025, sets in the loaner system will have the autoclavable trackers installed as they cycle through the West Chester office.
Consignment Instrument Sets:
Trackers will be added to sets consigned in the field using swap outs. If you are in possession of consigned sets, we will be contacting you in the near future regarding a swap out.
All remaining questions about the addition of the autoclavable tracker can be directed to Eric Hill, Business Process Engineer.