FUNCTION:
- Packages a variety of tablet/capsule types, including half-tabs, large tabs, and irregular shaped meds.
- Automated or manual packaging of oral solids.
- Packages up to 30 packages per minute.
- Change medication in less than 20 seconds.
- Package syringes, ampoules, vials, and more with clearTag® Labels.
- Complete bar coded unit dose labeling.
- Auxiliary printer to bar code miscellaneous items.
- First DataBank drug database for accurate labeling including Tall-Man Lettering.
- Over 8000 pill images and drug descriptions.
- Complete database of usage information.
- Complete set of usage reports.
- Requires 2 to 4 minutes for set-up time of equipment and cleaning between runs.
- Adjustable package sizes up to 5” x 12”.
- Switch package sizes quickly and easily.
- Search database for expired drugs or other criteria.
- Replenish drugs in automated feeder without interrupting packaging cycle.
- Package single drug runs in segments, e.g. 1000 tablets packaged in perforated strips of 5, 10, 100, etc. unit dose packages.
SECURITY AND CONTROL:
- Provides security for each logon by requiring User ID and passwords.
- Allows administrator to track use by user for each interaction.
- Allows for unique user defined passwords to access system.
- Allows for different security levels for multiple users to protect the integrity of the system.
- Has the ability to generate bar codes in several different symbologies on packages.
- Utilizes Scan and Print technology to input drug-specific information to reduce labeling errors.
- Complete back up of all data in database.
LABELING:
- Customizable label formats including drug name, strength, lot and expiration date, font variation, control symbol, bar coding, and other information.
- Print empty sample label packages for pharmacist approval.
- Bold lettering or scalable fonts to enhance patient safety initiatives.
- Indicates when fonts/characters per line exceed print area and abbreviations will be enacted.
- Print text and font is readable against the package material.
- Data fields to accommodate lot numbers and expiration dates in multiple formats.
- Adjust label print position on package.
- Number packages sequentially for narcotics.
- Label has adequate space for, and able to include multiple bar codes.
- Prints high resolution labels with multiple fonts, graphics and all popular bar code symbologies
PACKAGING:
- At least one side of the package provides an ability to conduct an adequate visual product check.
- Different colored print ribbon available for high alert drugs.
- Package can easily be opened at bedside without need for tools, e.g. scissors or mechanical assistance.
- Multiple package sizes available.
- Packages meet USP requirements for 1-year dating for most oral solid medications.
REPORTS:
- Generate tracking reports of lot numbers and expiration dates
- Generate reports on-line or exported to another program such as Excel, Access, etc.
- Generate reports on the number of times specific drugs have been packaged.
- Generate expiration date reports for drugs packaged by system.
- Generate volume reports per drug (quantity packaged).
- Generate daily log reports, identifying technician conducting packaging run, what drug was packaged, amount of drug packaged, etc.
MAINTENANCE:
- Provides documentation for maintenance procedures and technical support, which includes preventative maintenance, on-going service maintenance contracts, and on-going system support.
- On-site maintenance by either pharmacy or facilities staff to provide service that would not affect the warranty. (Trained by PMT Technician.)
- Provides appropriate devices and tools for cleaning procedures and maintenance.
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