Labeling Solutions for the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industries

Industry Need

The Health Industry Business Communications Council and the American National Standards Institute have developed the ANSI/HIBC standards for packed and item level bar coding for the health care industry. Bar code technology is a proven valuable tool for reducing labor costs, human error and automating data to improve the quality of patient care. Standards for proper identification can be found at https://www.hibcc.org.  Analytical diagnosis begins with specimen analysis in laboratories that submit samples to extreme conditions such as centrifugal separation, cryogenic freezing or autoclave sterilization.

Extreme applications have been at the core of Intermec’s business since the development of the bar code, with solutions ranging from pharmaceutical clean rooms designed for temporary ID to durable military code applications for transcontinental deployment.

Intermec Solutions

Intermec’s identification products address the industry’s challenging requirements such as resistance to extreme temperatures, sensitivity to particle generation in clean room environments, and label durability when exposed to harsh chemicals. Many common configurations are in stock for quick shipment, ensuring that options are readily available when new demands arise. Custom products can be tailored to more unusual needs. With a comprehensive product set ranging from durable film labels to economical paper options, the right products are available to optimize performance and price across the enterprise.

Intermec Media Products for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry

Cryogenic labeling (cryopreservation,vitrification, lyophilization)

• Duratran II gloss polypropylene labels develop strong adhesion to common substrates through liquid nitrogen exposure and repeated freeze/thaw cycling.

Clean Room labeling

• Duratran II clean room polyester are fully synthetic products cleaned during manufacturing to control particle generation in critical environments. Permanent and removable adhesives serve applications such as finished product ID and reusable work-in-process containers.

Solvent-exposed Vial and Slide labeling

• Duratran II 2 mil gloss polyester labels endure a wide range of common exposures; (overlaminate can be used when needed for resistance to harsh solvents).

Test Tube labeling

• Duratherm III paper labels offer moderate durability for mostly dry, less challenging requirements.
• Duratran S and Duratran II Kimdura labels readily resist wet environments.
• Duratran II 2 mil gloss polyester labels provide high durability for wet, cold, abraded, or chemical-exposed applications.

Autoclavable labeling (for tools/trays)

• Duratran II 2 mil gloss polyester labels survive steam and temperatures up to 150C.

Asset Tracking

• Duratran S and Duratran II Kimdura labels readily resist wet environments.
• Duratran II 2 mil gloss polyester labels provide high durability for wet, cold, abraded, or chemical-exposed applications.