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Codonics

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Overview

Codonics is a company that specializes in medical imaging and patient safety technology. In the pharmacy space, they are known for their Safe Label System (SLS). This system is used at the point of care, particularly in operating rooms and procedural areas, to ensure accurate medication labeling. It reads a barcode on a medication vial, prints a compliant, easy-to-read label for the syringe, and provides audible and visual confirmation, helping to prevent medication errors during preparation.

✨ Key Features

  • Safe Label System (SLS)
  • Barcode-based medication identification
  • On-demand, compliant syringe labeling
  • Visual and audible safety prompts
  • Integration with Anesthesia Information Management Systems (AIMS)

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Purpose-built for the medical/OR environment
  • Focus on workflow integration and patient safety
  • Provides both visual and audible confirmation

Unique Value: Provides a simple, fast, and reliable system that integrates into the perioperative workflow to prevent critical medication errors at the point of administration.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Labeling medications in the operating room Preparing medications in procedural areas (e.g., cath lab, interventional radiology) Improving compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards Preventing syringe swap errors

✅ Best For

  • Reducing medication labeling errors in the OR
  • Improving workflow efficiency for anesthesia providers
  • Enhancing medication safety during sterile field preparation

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Central pharmacy inventory management
  • General medication dispensing on nursing floors
  • Outpatient prescription filling

🏆 Alternatives

Brother (P-touch) Zebra Technologies

Offers a more robust, integrated, and safety-focused solution compared to using generic label makers or handwriting labels, which are error-prone.

💻 Platforms

Hardware Desktop

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

EHRs Anesthesia Information Management Systems (AIMS) Pharmacy Information Systems

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ HIPAA ✓ BAA Available ✓ GDPR ✓ SSO ✓ ISO 13485

💰 Pricing

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