Bruce Wray

Computype has three different off-the-shelf label materials for ISBT 128 labeling in 2x2, 4x2, and 4x4 sizes. Prices range from low to moderate. www.computype.com or 800/328-0852

Computype will provide ISBT 128 samples to blood banks and transfusion services who make a request. There will be no charge for samples in reasonable quantities. We will use our LabelClinic software to generate 2x2, 4x2, or 4x4 labels based on the most current ICCBBA product code database and US Industry Consensus Standard. You may request the labels via our website, www.computype.com/bloodbanks Bruce Wray

For an ISBT 128 label printing system about one-half the cost of Hema-Trax, try Computype's Demand-128 LPS. www.computype.com/128LPSdemo. Toll-free number is 800-328-0852; ask for Inside Sales.

The relevant document is US FDA 21 CFR 175.105; it was originally written for indirect food contact, but it is also used for direct application of pressure-sensitive labels to blood bags.