Oct 07, 2024
The SATO Group, a global pioneer in auto-ID and labelling solutions, will demonstrate its full lineup of PJM RFID products for transfusion medicine management at the 2024 AABB Annual Meeting held October 19-22 in Houston, Texas.
Managing transfusion products like plasma, platelets and whole blood presents challenges due to their specific storage requirements and critical nature. Each product has a different shelf life and optimal storage temperature. Strict inventory management is crucial to minimize waste while ensuring availability when needed. Maintaining a clear chain of custody, preventing contamination and enabling quick recall requires meticulous tracking.
SATO's PJM RFID technology for blood management provides automated monitoring and instant inventory updates which traditional barcode and manual tracking methods cannot.
Designed for seamless integration into existing workflows, SATO's PJM RFID retrofit kits can be installed in existing storage and processing equipment, from cold storage units, incubators, agitators and shelving units thereby conserving storage space without altering established handling protocols.
Kevin Allart, Vice President and healthcare strategy lead at SATO Healthcare Co., Ltd., emphasized, "On top of its unique features such as lighting-fast reads of stacked tags, our purpose-built RFID solution streamlines the complex compliance requirements in blood management. With RFID from SATO, blood banks and transfusion facilities of all sizes can maintain detailed, verifiable records, enhancing operational efficiencies and ensuring patient safety."
SATO’s PJM RFID lineup encompasses conveyor-fed tunnel readers, desktop readers, label printers, and FDA-approved labels specifically designed for transfusion products. All adhere to ISO 18000-3 Mode 2 standards and are fully compliant with the ISBT guidelines for the use of RFID technology in transfusion medicine.
*Visitors can receive demos of SATO's state-of-the-art RFID-driven blood management solution at booth 117.
