Durable labelling solutions for medical devices, hospitals, practices, laboratories as well as care and rehabilitation facilities
Whether in hospitals or laboratories, for medical devices or in the pharmaceutical industry: correct and clear labelling not only makes work easier in the medical environment, it can even save lives. In times of increasing cost pressure in hospitals and clinics as well as constantly growing regulatory and legal requirements for medical products and medicines, it ensures that patients receive the best possible care at all times.
Barcode and RFID solutions from inotec offer exactly that - and much more. You can rely on our many years of experience and a wide range of labels that are specially adapted to the challenges of the healthcare sector. No matter what mechanical, thermal or chemical stresses need to be overcome, together we will find a customised solution for labelling your medical products. From blood bag labels to tamper evidence, we offer advice, development and production from a single source. We can also provide you with information on labelling within the framework of the UDI (the EU's binding Unique Device Identification Directive).
THE INOTEC-ADVANTAGE
- Customised labelling solutions for current challenges (asset tracking, product protection, serialisation and tamper evidence)
- Unique labelling for the implementation of applicable guidelines (e.g. UDI)
- ISEGA-certified, medically safe and diffusion-free adhesives
- Robust and durable labels for demanding applications without altering the product surface
- Product tests in the in-house Label Competence Centre
- Advice, all-round service and long-term support from our experts
UDI: Mandatory labelling of medical devices
The transition period is long over: since May 2021, all medical devices in germany must successively bear a unique product number, starting with Class III. It is applied to the product and/or product packaging in a machine-readable format (e.g. as a data matrix code). Class IIa and IIb will follow in 2025, Class I in 2027. inotec barcode and RFID solutions put you on the safe side. From individual labels for subsequent labelling to complete product labels, we can provide you with UDI-compliant labelling solutions for medical devices. Always customisable and maximally flexible, for self-printing or ready-made from us. Or take the opportunity to turn the UDI requirements into a real competitive advantage: optimise your processes in purchasing, logistics and production with clear product labelling, e.g. with modern RFID technology, and stay one step ahead of the competition.
The right labelling for inventory and medical devices
Various options are available for permanent labelling and the associated seamless traceability of e.g. blood bags/preserves or samples, which have their strengths in different areas of application. Which one is chosen therefore depends primarily on the use of the product to be labelled. A distinction is commonly made between laser marking and labelling (barcode or RFID). Both are resistant to abrasion and chemicals and can be used on a wide variety of materials and the smallest of surfaces. We have compared the other advantages and disadvantages of both methods.
Good advice: Labelling solutions from inotec for hospitals, laboratories and medical practices
The method you choose for labelling and implementing the UDI Directive depends heavily on the devices and products to be labelled. That is why we cannot and do not want to make a general recommendation at this point. Both lasers and labels have their raison d'être and offer safe and efficient labelling options. Nevertheless, the extensive possibilities offered by barcodes and RFID systems today make labelling extremely attractive, especially for the medical and pharmaceutical industries. With our label solutions individually tailored to your circumstances, which we test extensively in advance in our in-house Label Competence Centre, you not only implement the applicable legal requirements, but also optimise your internal processes at the same time. Let our experienced experts advise you without obligation and invest in the safety of your products and the future of your company.
