Healthcare providers can take a softer approach to patient identification with Zebra’s patent-pending Z-Band® UltraSoft direct thermal adhesive wristband.Featuring a soft, flexible material, Z-Band UltraSoft is the softest direct thermal wristband in the market. Z-Band UltraSoft also offers excellent resistance to most hand sanitizers, supporting patient safety by ensuring readable text and scannable barcodes for up to 14 days.Zebra’s Z-Band UltraSoft direct thermal wristbands allow you to print patient information and barcodes directly on the wristbands.
What makes Zebra Z-Band UltraSoft wristbands ideal for hospital patient identification?
The Zebra 10018855 wristbands combine ultra-soft, flexible synthetic material with an adhesive closure that resists hand sanitizers—critical for healthcare environments where frequent sanitization occurs. They're available in adult, pediatric, and infant sizes, making them suitable for diverse patient populations, and are MR-Safe for use in magnetic resonance imaging settings. We offer these wristbands as a reliable solution for patient tracking and identification in medical facilities.
How long do Zebra Z-Band UltraSoft wristbands remain scannable?
These direct thermal wristbands maintain scannable barcode quality for up to 14 days of continuous wear. The durability makes them suitable for short-term patient stays and same-day procedures where reliable barcode readability is essential throughout the patient's time in the facility.
Are Zebra Z-Band UltraSoft wristbands compatible with standard thermal printers?
Yes, these wristbands are direct thermal compatible, meaning they work with any standard direct thermal printer without requiring thermal transfer ribbons. The black mark sensing feature ensures proper positioning and printing alignment on compatible Zebra thermal printing systems. Contact us today for printer compatibility recommendations for your specific application.
What are the dimensions and core size of the Zebra 10018855 wristbands?
Each wristband measures 0.75 inches wide by 11 inches long (19.1mm × 279.4mm) and comes on a 1-inch (25.4mm) core. These dimensions are standard for adult patient identification, with pediatric and infant sizes also available from us for smaller patients.
Are these wristbands latex-free and safe for patients with allergies?
Yes, the Zebra Z-Band UltraSoft wristbands are latex-free, making them safe for patients with latex sensitivities or allergies. This is an important safety feature in healthcare settings where latex exposure must be minimized for vulnerable populations.
What material composition makes these wristbands resistant to hand sanitizers?
The wristbands are constructed from coated synthetic material with a permanent adhesive closure specifically formulated to resist degradation from common hand sanitizers and disinfectants. This synthetic composition—rather than paper or fabric—provides the durability needed in high-sanitization healthcare environments. Visit barcodesinc.com to order these sanitizer-resistant wristbands for your facility.
The Zebra 10018855 Wristbands is also known as
ZEB-10018855-CASE
or 10018855.
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