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Hello from Typenex! We did intensive customer research throughout 2008 and have heard the same sentiments across the board that BBID bands get cut off in the OR. To that effect, we introduced the R3 Attachment System designed to allow for relocation, resizing or replacing the BBID on a patient in a controlled setting. As AMcCord mentioned in an earlier post, if a patient reaches their PACU without a BBID band, their blood work is null and void and we have several facilities using that exact practice. The R3 Attachment System works with the Typenex Next Generation Barcode Blood Band (both label and handwriting versions) and we can put you in contact with facilities who have implemented the bands in their processes. Please visit http://www.typenex.com/products_r3.html to see a video demonstration of the band in use, as well as see other product information to determine if this is a solution for you. I am very happy to answer any facility-specific questions and put you in touch with current customers, so feel free to send me an email at jholmes@typenex.com at your convenience. We hope this system can help build your cultures of safety, especially in the OR where cutting BBIDs is so common. Thank you and have a great evening! Jessica

Hello from Typenex! We wanted to chime in to give some additional information about the Next Generation Barcode Blood Bands we have available. The Typenex bands are an all-in-one banding system that uses code 128 symbology and does not require 2-D scanning capability or printing systems to generate the band information, as it is designed to integrate with infrastructure you have in place, while allowing you to transition into a barcoded transfusion process. Typenex found that most blood banks can support this linear format for scanning specimens into their 510(k) approved BBIS and automated cross-matching equipment, as well as working with bedside scanners that can read code 128 and even some 2-D scanners. We are more than happy to send you samples of our latest bands, as well as connect you with current customers who have implemented this solution! In the meantime, check out our video demonstrations and product information here to get familiarized with Typenex. Please feel free to send me an email with your facility specific needs and we can work with you to determine if a Typenex barcoded blood band solution can meet your needs - jholmes@typenex.com Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Jessica

Hi Carlos, I was wondering if you still had this Buying Educational Guide, as blood bank information systems can often be so difficult to navigate. Any help is much appreciated, thank you!