The medical device industry has unique requirements when it comes to product labeling. With a wide variety of devices, each having specific regulatory and information needs, manufacturers need labeling that can be customized for each item. To achieve this, they turn to Variable Data Print (VDP) labeling technology.
VDP technology enables manufacturers to create custom medical labeling at the item level. This can include serial numbers for traceability solutions, barcodes, expiration dates, and customized operating instructions. The versatility of VDP technology allows manufacturers to print personalized labeling for healthcare devices while meeting compliance regulations.
Medical device manufacturers have a variety of challenges they must be overcome:
With such complex — and diverse — requirements, traditional label printing methods are expensive and inefficient. Variable data printing applications allow for customized down to the medical device level for proper labeling.
Benefits of variable data printing applications for medical devices include:
From the FDA and EU MDR to CMDR and country-specific requirements, staying compliant is complex, but essential for market access. This is where the agility of variable data print labels proves invaluable.
With VDP technology, manufacturers can design label templates that integrate all mandatory regulatory elements, while keeping critical data digitally variable. VDP allows just-in-time printing of compliant labels as devices are manufactured and shipped.
As medical devices continue to advance, so do their labeling requirements. Traditional pre-printed labels can no longer address the industry's needs for compliance, traceability, and personalization across diverse products. Variable data print technology provides the versatility and agility needed in today's complex regulatory environments.
Tapecon's VDP solutions can meet the diverse information needs of various medical devices, ensuring regulatory compliance, enhancing traceability, and facilitating personalized patient care.
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