Identive unveils radiation-resistant RFID labels for tracking medical components
08 February, 2013
category: RFID
Identive Group Inc. announced RFID labels for the medical industry that are specially designed to withstand the radiation processes commonly used to sterilize medical devices, equipment and supplies.
The new radiation-resistant labels enable critical identification, usage and tracking information to reside on medical components and storage containers throughout their useful lives, adapting the technology to operate in harsh and demanding environments, such as sterilization using X-rays or gamma radiation.
Identive’s RFID labels are resistant to radiation, offer read/write functionality and have a memory capacity of up to 256 bytes. Compliance with ISO 15693, ISO 18000-3 and EPCglobal standards ensures compatibility with common RFID reader devices worldwide.
Furthermore, Identive is offering its radiation-resistant labels in a variety of shapes, sizes, surface materials and printing options.