PRESS RELEASE: Revolutionizing Medication Safety

Revolutionizing Medication Safety:

Codonics Launches Upgradeable SLS 600i Safe Label System with RFID Integration

Cleveland, Ohio – MAY 1, 2024 – CODONICS^®, a globally recognized leader in medical solutions and patient safety devices, unveils the latest advancement in medication safety with the introduction of the Safe Label System SLS 600i^®. This next-generation model, now equipped with ‘future proof technology’, is set to redefine patient safety and clinician efficiency across the continuum of care.

The SLS 600i offers hospitals an unprecedented level of versatility, including an upgrade path for RFID integration, ensuring that healthcare facilities remain at the forefront of technology. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the SLS 550i, the SLS 600i comes pre-wired, making it upgradable in the future for read/write RFID capabilities. Additionally, it reads medication container barcodes including compliant GS1 DataMatrix and can provide crucial medication data to Epic, Cerner, and other AIMS/EHR systems for enhanced track and trace capabilities.

Key features of the SLS 600i include:

• Enhanced safety capabilities with track and trace functionality, including expiration date and lot number
• Support for GS1 DataMatrix and 1D barcodes in addition to RFID
• High-resolution barcode scanner for accurate data capture

The SLS 600i is the result of Codonics’ collaboration with industry leaders in the GS1 RFID and Barcode Implementation Program, as well as medication technology companies exploring RFID labels. Moreover, the system aligns with the Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) recommendations to reduce medication errors, including the elimination of handwritten labels and the inclusion of machine-readable barcodes on all syringe and infusion labels by 2025.

Mike Kolberg, Vice President of Codonics, emphasizes the transformative potential of RFID technology in healthcare, stating, “RFID offers the convenience and capacity to contain critical medication information about that medication, such as lot number, expiration date, and serial number when available for complete track and trace to the patient record. With RFID integration, operational and regulatory efficiencies can be realized, paving the way for enhanced patient safety.”

Since its inception, Safe Label System (SLS) has been utilized in over 15,500 operating rooms and installed in more than 1,000 leading hospitals worldwide. With over 64 million procedures and 256 million drug preparations, SLS has played a pivotal role in preventing over 1.9 million medication errors¹.

About Codonics: Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Codonics is a global leader in healthcare, providing cutting-edge patient safety and medical imaging products to medical facilities worldwide. With a presence in 110 countries and over 60,000 product installations, Codonics is committed to engineering innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and set new standards of care in healthcare. Learn more about Codonics at www.codonics.com.