Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor10.11.19
Medical labels occupy a unique niche in the printing industry. Aesthetics are far less important than functionality, and regulatory requirements rule the roost.
This labeling segment also has new technology at its disposal. Smart labeling, with RFID specifically, can provide track and trace capabilities, temperature tracking, anti-counterfeiting properties and a plethora more. Medical labels must also perform well in humid or chilly conditions, especially in storage.
“Medical labels have to include crucial product info, must be clearly legible and leave room for subsequent imprint of variable data such as batch number and expiration date,” states Gene Dul, president of Schreiner MediPharm US. “Labels can include additional functionalities that support healthcare personnel in drug administration, such as detachable parts for the medical records, integrated hangers to suspend infusion bottles or multiple layers for extensive texts in several languages.”
According to Paavo Sillanpaa, business segments manager, specials, Americas, UPM Raflatac, medical labels are designed to protect, inform and secure. “Medical
This labeling segment also has new technology at its disposal. Smart labeling, with RFID specifically, can provide track and trace capabilities, temperature tracking, anti-counterfeiting properties and a plethora more. Medical labels must also perform well in humid or chilly conditions, especially in storage.
“Medical labels have to include crucial product info, must be clearly legible and leave room for subsequent imprint of variable data such as batch number and expiration date,” states Gene Dul, president of Schreiner MediPharm US. “Labels can include additional functionalities that support healthcare personnel in drug administration, such as detachable parts for the medical records, integrated hangers to suspend infusion bottles or multiple layers for extensive texts in several languages.”
According to Paavo Sillanpaa, business segments manager, specials, Americas, UPM Raflatac, medical labels are designed to protect, inform and secure. “Medical
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