Today’s market is flooded with vials from countless manufacturers, and as this Anesthesiology News article highlights, inconsistencies in vial labeling—such as color caps that don’t align with ASA standards—sets the stage for potential medication errors.
At Codonics, we’re addressing these risks head-on with our Safe Label System (SLS). Here’s how SLS adds crucial safety checks to your workflow:
- Preparation Verification: During syringe preparation, scan the vial or ampoule barcode on SLS to receive immediate visual and audible confirmation of the drug and concentration—using the vial’s NDC as the source of truth. This critical feedback alerts you if the wrong vial is selected, helping to eliminate vial swaps.
- Accurate, On-Demand Labeling: Once the correct vial is confirmed, SLS prints a full-color, TJC-compliant label on demand that carries over the vial’s barcode. This step minimizes the risk of mislabeling during syringe preparation.
- Pre-Administration Check: Before administration, scan the syringe label for a final safety confirmation. This “check before you inject” helps prevent syringe swaps, ensuring accuracy from preparation to administration.
By incorporating these layered safety checks, SLS safeguards every step—from vial selection to medication administration—making your workflow safer and more reliable.
Read the full article to explore the manufacturer challenges with current vial labeling and learn how SLS is engineered to overcome them for safer, more reliable medication administration at www.codonics.com.