Medical devices are highly regulated and the marketplace is very competitive. A broad range of expertise is necessary, from design, development, and regulatory, to patent, legal, and confidentiality. Finding, recruiting and keeping the right people is crucial. Vast amounts of time and money go into a product before it’s ready to be marketed. There is a lot on the line.

Tail Wags Dog

Packaging is often the last consideration—and the package must have a barcode. Not just any barcode. A barcode that scans properly and encodes data that is parsed correctly.  The package and barcode can be the final obstacle to release and distribution. The proverbial tail wagging the dog.

It shouldn’t happen, but it does—and it’s understandable. It’s the last mile of a long journey. Any marathoner will tell you, the hardest part of the run is the last 100 yards, when the finish line is in sight.

Final Step

We make barcode quality and compliance simple. Whether it was part of the planning process or an overlooked last step, we make it quick and easy. From the first packages of the new product to years of distribution, we help maintain barcode quality and compliance throughout the product life cycle.

Stuff happens. Sometimes things go sideways. Let us help get things back on track quickly.

We solve and prevent barcode problems. Contact us here.

3db Barcode Testimonial

Our company (an advanced software company) recently worked with Barcode Test to source a barcode verifier.  Not long ago, we were awarded a contract requiring products to be marked with IUIDs in accordance with MIL-STD-130.  For that standard, marking labels must pass a verification test that evaluates many variables (contrast, size, clarity, syntax, modularity, and more).  After a thorough search, we reduced our options to a select few.

In our search for a verifier, the Axicon line caught our attention.  Barcode Test is our regional reseller for this product.   From the beginning, they were very prompt with their responses.  We ended up having a quick call with John Nachtrieb to go over our needs.  John was extremely easy to work with and provided a lot of great information.  He was very knowledgeable on the matter and was quick to offer up a demo unit (free of charge).

Upon receiving the demo verifier and testing it, a few questions arose.  John joined a call with us and answered all our questions.  Ultimately, the Axicon verifier wasn’t the best fit for us, so we shipped the demo back.  John was completely understanding.  A few weeks later, Barcode Test reached back out with another possible verifier for us to try.  While they didn’t sell that brand, they just wanted to help us find the best option that met our needs. They even offered to send us the unit that they have in-house to see if it worked to our liking. 

Barcode Test is truly a great company to work with.  Their service and willingness to help the customer are far beyond what you typically get from other companies.  They are experts in barcode quality assurance and seem willing to help in any way they can (even if that means not getting a sale and recommending another option that better fits the customer’s needs).  If anyone is in the market for barcode verification/scanning services or products, I would highly recommend giving Barcode Test a call.

Regards,

Production Manager