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Scanners for medicine / healthcare


Barcode scanners for use in medicine and healthcare must fulfil special requirements: disinfectant-resistant housings, reliable scanning of even the smallest barcodes on medicine vials or patient wristbands and low-noise operation for sensitive environments. Our range includes healthcare scanners from Zebra, Honeywell and Datalogic - corded and cordless, with IP protection classes up to IP65 and special functions such as vibration feedback and night mode.

Barcode scanners for medicine and healthcare - reliable identification in everyday clinical practice

In the healthcare sector, the error-free scanning of barcodes is a decisive factor for patient safety and efficient work processes. Whether administering medication at the patient's bedside, recording samples in the laboratory or processing prescriptions in the pharmacy - healthcare barcode scanners ensure that mix-ups are avoided and processes are seamlessly documented.

What is important for a barcode scanner in the healthcare sector?

Unlike in warehouses or logistics, hygiene and patient comfort are paramount in the medical environment. That's why all scanners in this category have disinfectant-resistant housings that do not show signs of material fatigue even when frequently cleaned with clinical disinfectants. Concealed screw holes and gap-free seams further reduce the attack surface for germs. Depending on the model, the scanners are protected against dust and moisture in accordance with IP41 to IP65 and can withstand drops from a height of up to 1.8 metres.

Especially in intensive care units and patient rooms during the night shift, low-noise operation is essential. Many of our healthcare scanners therefore offer a night mode or "do not disturb" mode, in which the acoustic signal tone is replaced by vibration feedback or a discreet LED confirmation.

Capture 1D and 2D barcodes reliably - even under difficult conditions

Medical barcodes are often particularly small, curved or applied to reflective surfaces - for example on infusion bags, syringes or laboratory samples. The scanners in our healthcare range use high-resolution megapixel sensors and intelligent imaging technologies such as Zebra's PRZM or Honeywell's Adaptus to reliably read all common 1D and 2D barcodes, even under these difficult conditions. Some models also support OCR, Digimarc and DOT codes.

Wired or wireless - the right solution for every workstation

Wired scanners with automatic switching between handheld and presentation mode are suitable for stationary workstations in pharmacies or at reception. For mobile use at the bedside or in the laboratory, cordless models with Bluetooth offer the necessary freedom of movement - with battery life of up to 18 hours per charge. All scanners support common interfaces such as USB, RS-232, keyboard wedge and in some cases RS-485 for IBM POS systems.

Brand quality from Zebra, Honeywell and Datalogic

We only stock healthcare scanners from leading manufacturers in the Auto-ID industry. The Zebra DS-HC series, the Honeywell Xenon 1950h/1952h and the Datalogic Gryphon GD4500-HC are tried and tested devices that are used in hospitals, care facilities and laboratories around the world. As a long-standing specialist retail partner, we will be happy to advise you on selecting the right scanner for your specific application.

Do you have any questions about choosing the right healthcare scanner or need a customised quote? You can reach our team of experts by phone on +49 7152 / 331260-0 or via our contact form.