Intermec ThermaMAX 2000 12043204 User Manual
Product codes
12043204
Medical Wristbands
Effective patient care is predicated on accuracy, but human error is exceptionally difficult to eliminate
in the inherently high-touch medical environment. To address this, barcodes and automatic ID
technologies are being used increasingly across a wide range of medical practices. Patient wristbands
are one common application area. Intermec patient wristbands ensure positive identification for
integration with verification systems for medication, samples, and surgical procedures.
Mobile Medical Sample Labeling
Medical testing provides key information to physicians, serving as a foundational tool for
diagnosing patient conditions. Accuracy is critically important; mistakes can lead to undiagnosed
illnesses or inappropriate treatments. Current specimen vial labeling methods, however, are error-
prone. Handwritten labels are subject to interpretation and manual data errors; labels preprinted
at a central station and carried to the patient location introduce the chance for mix-ups.
Blood Bag Labeling
With nearly 5 million Americans requiring blood transfusions annually, there is a tremendous need for
blood products to supply these important therapies. Blood banks and collection centers require robust
labels to reliably track blood from the donor to the final recipient; these labels need to survive multiple
processing, testing, and storage steps through challenging environmental conditions. Intermec’s
blood bag labeling product set enables durable, positive tracking of these critical components.
Pharma/Biotech Tracking
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 http://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.
Pharmacy Pill Bottle
Advancements in pharmaceutical science enable improved health, better management of medical
conditions, and even extended life spans for many. However, realization of these benefits relies
on accurate identification of medicines and dosing instructions; mistakes can have severe health
repercussions. Specialized pill bottle labels fulfill this critical identification and information role.
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APPENDIX
Application Briefs
Intermec offers a mix of media products to address the requirements of many specific industry applications. Intermec has developed many
Applications Brief documents that detail the media performance and regulatory requirements for specific applications for a variety of
industries. Below you will find the seven Application Briefs targeted specifically at the Healthcare market.