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Zebra's 8000T Primary Blood Bag labels are fully compliant with ISBT 128,the international standard for identification, labeling and informationprocessing of human blood, tissue and organ products. Manufactured with apolypropylene face sheet, the 8000T Primary Blood Bag labels feature adurable, acrylic-based adhesive that meets FDA 175.105 requirements forindirect food contact. The strong adhesion and pliability of the labelsenables them to easily and securely conform to the shape of the blood bag,helping to ensure ease of scanning and higher bar code read rates.
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"Blood bag labels are a key component in improving patient safetythroughout the blood transfusion process," says Cristina De Martini, globalpractice leader, healthcare, at Zebra Technologies. "By utilizing blood baglabels that comply with ISBT 128 blood bag labeling standards, blood banks areable to minimize the chance for mislabeling of blood products while ensuringthat the labels remain readable throughout the blood supply chain. The releaseof our new blood bag labels demonstrates Zebra's ongoing commitment todelivering products that allow healthcare organizations to improve safety andenhance care delivery."
According to the FDA, approximately 414 blood transfusion errors occur inthe United States each year. Damaged or illegible blood bag labels can hinderpositive patient identification, leading to possible mismatches between thepatient and blood product and significantly compromising patient safety. Astudy published in the International Journal of Transfusion Medicine, "Sourcesof Preventable Errors Related to Transfusion," reports that nearly 80 percentof blood transfusion errors are related to bedside or labeling errors.
Designed for use with Zebra's thermal transfer printers, Zebra's blood baglabel line includes both primary labels -- designed for placement directly onthe blood bag -- and secondary labels, which are intended for placement on topof another blood bag label. Available in single quadrant, double quadrant andfull face configurations, the labels withstand water, blood, soap, chemicalsand other liquids for the duration of blood product storage. The long-lastingadhesive ensures that the labels will remain firmly affixed to the blood bagthroughout its lifespan.
Zebra, a leading provider of print technology for the healthcare industry,is currently licensed by the International Council for Commonality in BloodBanking Automation (ICCBBA) as a registered vendor. For more information onZebra's blood bag labels and other Zebra products, please call +1 800 423 0442or visit http://www.zebra.com.
About Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies Corporation improves customers' business performancethrough products and solutions that identify, track and manage assets,transactions and people. In more than 100 countries around the world, morethan 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use innovative and reliable Zebraprinters, supplies, RFID products and software to increase productivity,improve quality, lower costs, and deliver better customer service. Informationabout Zebra and Zebra-brand products can be found at http://www.zebra.com.Contact Information: Zebra Technologies Corporation Media: Tim Dreyer +1 847-793-5677 [email protected]
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