Streamline pathology operations with solvent-resistant labels

SATO’s medical device management solution leverages RFID technology to extend capabilities originally developed for document management—such as access control, location tracking, and visualization of usage history—to medical devices like catheters. By using RFID labels, tasks such as inspection, inventory checks, and usage history recording can be automated and streamlined, significantly reducing the operational workload on site.

At the blood donation venue, donor information is identified using wristbands issued on-site with barcodes or QR codes. A PJM RFID label is then issued and applied to each blood donation bag, securely linking the donor ID with the bag ID. The bags are then placed into a transport container, and shipment preparation is completed simply by batch-scanning them with a tunnel reader. This significantly improves both the accuracy and the speed of the operation.

By applying nameplate labels printed with management barcodes to medical equipment used routinely in clinical settings, hospitals can gain clear visibility into equipment lending and return status. With real-time insight into asset movement, both management accuracy and operational efficiency can be significantly improved.

In clinical settings, three-point verification refers to the process of confirming, prior to medication administration, that the patient, the medication (such as injections or IV infusions), and the nurse all correctly correspond to the physician’s order. Performing this verification helps prevent patient misidentification and ensures accurate documentation of which nurse administered which medication to which patient. Furthermore, by using labels linked to injection orders, nurses can perform tasks more safely and reliably at the point of care, reducing both workload and stress.