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“Quality care depends on quality information. That’s why many hospitals are implementing bar code systems to deliver accurate information in a variety of patient care and clinical settings. Bar codes are important for improving patient safety and process efficiency. Therefore, they should be created with care using dedicated printers that are optimized to provide reliable, […]

We’ve been helping DoD contractors (and their sub-contractors) get into MIL-STD-130 compliance for a few years now and have 100’s of customers for whom we’ve either provided printing systems or verified labels. When you consider that the UID mandate was launched in 1996, you might be surprised to learn that a lot of companies – […]

Using flame retardant materials has been common in some industries, such as the aviation business for a long time. Recent cases in the electronics industry, where some consumer devices have overheated and caught fire, shows how important the use of flame retardant materials is in this industry as well. This makes the introduction of the […]

Currently there is no effective way for manufacturers, healthcare distributors and hospitals to handle recalls or traceability which could effect patient safety. The FDA is continuing to move forward with the UDI ruling as a way to identify a particular medical device within the United States. through distribution and use. The Unique Identifier will be […]

You might think choosing a label is a simple decision. Actually, though, selecting a label that will effectively serve its purpose can be a rather involved process. When deciding on labeling, you must consider a number of factors. How you are going to use the label, the type of printer and ribbon you will use to print your labels, […]