Patent Issued for Inventory system and methods of using the same (USPTO 12118507).

A patent was issued for an inventory system and methods of using the same by Ethicon LLC, focusing on storage and inventorying of medical products in various locations such as hospitals. The system aims to address inefficiencies in inventory management, waste of medical products, and manual tracking processes. The patent describes modular shelving units with weight sensors and optical sensors to accurately track inventory and transmit data to a terminal for efficient management. This innovation seeks to improve the storage and maintenance of medical products, including sutures, in healthcare facilities. [Extracted from the article]