ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 28 -- United States Patent no. 12,450,452, issued on Oct. 21.

"Radio frequency identification-enabled technology, products and methods for use" was invented by Joshua Mecca (Houston).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention relates to technological improvements, use of these improvements and data analysis to provide for improved surgical procedure efficiency, efficacy, and safety. Specifically, improved radio frequency identification (RFID) enabled technology is utilized to discover and rectify significant inefficiencies, safety concerns and risks involved with surgical procedures through improved surgical implement tracking, both temporally and spatially, and...