ConnectSx Beacon vs Tray Pilot

Managing medical device inventory is a complicated task, usually satisfied through a combination of manual, semi-manual, and digital tools. But not anymore. ConnectSx Beacon allows users to easily manage their inventory on hand, creating a secure digital record that simplifies today’s highly manual processes. When used in combination with the ConnectSx Beacon web version, organizations are armed with all the tools they need to improve inventory turns, reduce inventory waste and inefficiency, increase sales, and maintain full compliance with their regulatory requirements. Beacon Mobile lets users: - Schedule and manage surgical cases - Mark device use instantly in the scheduled case via barcode or simple search - Record damaged and missing devices - Record POs - Electronically generate and share bill sheets to accelerate payment - Request inventory replenishments and loaner kits - Initiate in-field transfers - Record FDA-required UDIs - Manage device expirations - Communicate with team members via in-app @mentions - And much more

TrayPilot is the modern solution for hospital Sterile Processing Departments (SPD) to track surgical instrument trays from vendor drop-off through sterilization and into the operating room. Designed for SPD technicians, OR nurses, surgical vendors, and supervisors, TrayPilot replaces paper logs and spreadsheets with a streamlined digital workflow that keeps everyone on the same page. KEY FEATURES: Dashboard — See today's cases, pending approvals, and vendor drop-offs at a glance. Quick-action buttons get you where you need to go instantly. Case Management — Create and manage surgical cases with full tray lists, surgeon preference cards, and real-time status tracking. Edit case dates, flag issues, request approvals, and mark trays as ready. Tray Tracking Pipeline — Follow every tray through the complete sterilization workflow: Vendor Drop Off, Decontamination, Wrapped, and Sterilized. Color-coded status badges make it easy to see where everything stands. QR Code Scanning — Generate and print QR tags for every tray showing case details, doctor, date, company, and tray name. Scan trays at each processing step for instant check-in. Surgeon Preference Cards — Store and auto-populate instrument preferences by doctor and procedure, ensuring the right trays are pulled every time. SPD Overview — A dedicated backend hub for supervisors with employee tracking per sterilization step and QR check-in scanning. Approvals Workflow — Review, approve, or reject case setups and tray requests with a complete audit trail. Shelf Stock Management — Track backup inventory and ensure critical instruments are always available. Push Notifications — Stay informed with real-time alerts for case updates, approval requests, and status changes. Vendor-Specific Access — Vendor representatives see only their own company's trays and cases, maintaining data separation and security. Built for HIPAA-aware environments with secure data handling, encryption, and role-based access control. TrayPilot is the surgical tray management platform hospitals have been waiting for.