As a manufacturer of medical devices, you understand the importance of accurate, up-to-date product labeling. Incomplete or outdated labels can lead to severe consequences, including regulatory fines, product recalls, and patient harm.
In-house label printing is a solution that can help you avoid these risks and reap numerous benefits for your business.
Here are 9 advantages of in-house label printing that you should consider:
Cost savings
By printing your labels in-house, you can eliminate the need to outsource label printing, which can be expensive. You can save on printing costs and shipping fees, reducing expenses.
Faster turnaround times
In-house label printing gives you greater control, allowing you to print labels as needed without waiting for a third-party printer. This streamlined workflow can help you meet tight deadlines and get your products to market faster.
Increased flexibility
In-house label printing lets you quickly and easily change your labels. You can update product information, change label designs, or add new languages without relying on an external printer.
Improved quality control
With in-house label printing, you have greater control over the quality of your labels. You can use a digital color label printer to ensure accurate and up-to-date information and print with the correct colors, fonts, and sizes.
Enhanced security
In-house label printing can improve safety by reducing the risk of counterfeiting or tampering. You can implement security measures such as holograms, watermarks, or QR codes to prevent unauthorized duplication of your labels.
Compliance with regulations
In-house label printing helps you comply with all regulatory requirements, including FDA and EU regulations. You can easily update your labels to stay in compliance with changing laws.
Customization
In-house label printing allows you to customize your labels to meet specific customer requirements. Add product codes, lot numbers, and expiration dates as needed. This customization can help you differentiate your products and meet the unique needs of your customers.
Improved inventory management
In-house label printing can help you manage your inventory more efficiently. You can print labels as needed, reducing the need for large-label stocks. This approach can save storage space and reduce waste from obsolete or expired tags.
Reduced environmental impact
In-house label printing can help you reduce your ecological impact by
- Printing labels on-demand,
- Minimizing the need for extensive label inventories
- Reducing waste.
- Use eco-friendly label materials and reduce the carbon footprint of shipping labels from a third-party printer.
By considering these points, manufacturers of medical devices can see how in-house label printing can benefit their business in multiple ways. It can improve compliance, customization, inventory management, and environmental sustainability. All these benefits can help you create a more efficient and effective labeling process, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and increased profitability.
VIPColor VP700: A Trusted Printer for the Medical Device Manufacturing Industry
Clean-room Safe
VIPColor provides a comprehensive range of color-label printers for medical device manufacturers. With the VP700 series, the company offers a clean-room-safe solution, which is essential for producing medical devices in environments free from dust and other contaminants.
The VP700 comes with a dust cover that covers the media roll, preventing dust from settling on the label stock. This feature ensures that your labels remain clean and legible, improving the overall quality of your products.
Security and Confidentiality protection
Another significant advantage of printing on the VP700 is your proprietary information’s enhanced security and privacy. When you print labels in-house, you have greater control over who has access to your label designs and the information they contain. This makes it harder for unauthorized personnel to access confidential data.
This approach can help prevent leaks and ensure your confidential information remains secure.
Traceability
The medical device industry demands strict traceability measures to ensure products can be tracked and recalled. With the VP700, you can generate labels with variable data, including product codes, lot numbers, and expiration dates, that can improve traceability and meet FDA regulations.
The digital print capability ensures your products are traceable throughout their lifecycle, from manufacturing to distribution.
Reduce Wastage
Printing with the VP700 allows you to print the labels you need when needed without keeping pre-printed labels on hand that could become obsolete.
This print-on-demand feature can help you avoid the waste and expense of disposing of outdated labels and ensure that your labels remain up-to-date and accurate.
Agility
Finally, the VP700 offers greater agility and flexibility in your labeling process. You can redo labels anytime to respond timely to changing market conditions, regulatory requirements, or customer needs. This workflow improves your overall agility as a business. The VP700 is easy to use and operator friendly too.
If you’re considering a digital labeling workflow, schedule a product demo today to see how the VP700 can benefit your medical device manufacturing operations.