Laboratory Testing: Zebra's Z-Band Direct Thermal Antimicrobial Wristbands

This document details the laboratory testing completed on Zebra ® Z-Band direct thermal antimicrobial-coated wristbands. Independent laboratories and the Zebra Technologies Supplies research and development team tested the wristbands to ensure they meet Zebra’s high standards for image durability, scannability and comfort. The tests evaluated the following:

• Durability
• Potential to cause skin irritation

Since barcoded wristbands provide a convenient way to comply with The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goal to “improve the accuracy of patient identification,” it is important for wristbands to be readable and scannable during the patient’s stay. As you will see, Zebra’s Z-Band wristbands were shown to be readable on the first scan.

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