{"id":4864,"date":"2012-03-27T09:23:50","date_gmt":"2012-03-27T15:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/?p=4864"},"modified":"2019-09-16T12:49:09","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T18:49:09","slug":"healthcare-unique-device-identification-udi-labeling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/healthcare-unique-device-identification-udi-labeling\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthcare Unique Device Identification (UDI) Labeling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Industry Need<\/h3>\n

The FDA\u00e2\u20ac\u2122<\/a>s developing UDI (Unique Device Identification) standard highlights the capacity of auto-ID technologies to enable significant improvements in patient safety. Quick, effective recalls and adverse event reporting are difficult with current medical device management systems, and UDI is targeted to drive major enhancements. Pushing traceability to the device level enables manufacturers and users to quickly identify, locate, and pull recalled units from service; connecting adverse events to a unit serial number can reveal failure trends previously missed with manual checks.<\/p>\n

The FDA is developing the unique attributes with input from the GHTF (Global Harmonization Task Force) for Automatic Data Collection of the device\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s lot and serial number to maintain a chain of custody record for the life cycle of the Medical Device.<\/p>\n

Additional benefits to full implementation include accurate device usage data yielding improved maintenance effectiveness. Direct input of device usage into electronic health records can provide significantly increased accuracy of patient service history and billing. Selecting the correct printers<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0and media<\/a> help ensure UDI labeling delivers the intended benefits in challenging healthcare <\/a>environments.<\/p>\n

Reference Links<\/h3>\n

FDA Unique Device Identification overview<\/a><\/p>\n

Intermec Solution<\/h3>\n

With periodic exposure to fluids, frequent handling, and regular disinfection, healthcare settings can quickly degrade common label materials. Intermec Duratran II polyester labels<\/a>, paired with TMX3000 series resin ribbons<\/a>, provide the durability required to ensure survival for the life of the medical device. High tack adhesive provides a strong bond with typical metal, plastic, and painted surfaces; high performance adhesive satisfies labeling requirements on textured surfaces. With off-the-shelf UL recognition, these products are ready for streamlined implementation in device manufacturing processes.<\/p>\n

Premium print quality provides easily scanned 1D and 2D symbols, enabling smooth implementation with existing IT systems. Printing on demand with Intermec thermal printers<\/a> such as the PM4i<\/a>, this durable labeling system provides the flexibility to satisfy the Unique Device Identification for Medical Devices through distribution and field use.<\/p>\n

Media Recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Duratran II 2 mil polyester with high tack adhesive<\/a>
\n Duratran II 2 mil polyester with high performance adhesive<\/a><\/p>\n

Ribbon Recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n

TMX3000 series resin ribbon<\/a><\/p>\n

Printer Recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n

PM4i Mid Range Printer<\/a><\/p>\n