Baxter International has introduced a new automated system called the IV Verify Line Labeling System. The company designed the system to increase IV labeling safety and improve nursing efficiency, and it launched it at the 2026 American Organization for Nursing Leadership Conference. The device is a substitute for traditional labeling systems using a three-part adhesive system. It can scan a medication barcode, and IV Verify will print a label with the name of the drug, time of administration, and tubing change time.
The system includes color-coded liquid-resistant labels as well as patented ink-free printing technology. This system has streamlined IV identification by reducing cognitive workload. The system saves clinicians one to two minutes, allowing them to spend more time interacting with patients. The system has resulted in increased labeling standardization as well as a decrease in central line-associated bloodstream infections in hospitals.
“Frontline clinicians manage complexity every day, and even small inefficiencies can create risk,” said Athar Mirza, U.S. and Canada general manager of Baxter’s Infusion Therapies and Platforms division. “At Baxter, we are committed to supporting nurses at the bedside with tools that can help make care safer and more efficient. The IV Verify system replaces handwritten labels with easy-to-use technology that supports consistency, saves time and helps clinicians confidently trace IV lines so they can spend more time focused on their patients.”
Designed to Improve Safety, Efficiency, and Clarity
The system has been designed in association with Vigilant Software. A company that has utilized clinician-driven innovation in improving safety, efficiency, and understanding in critical healthcare environments. The system is currently in use in various hospitals in the U.S., thus proving Baxter’s dedication. To patient safety as well as nursing efficiency by using automation.
The IV Verify system has a printer, labels, and ink-free technology.
- Patient Safety: It can help replace handwritten labels with clear information. It can help reduce medication errors. It can also help increase patient safety by improving labeling compliance, reducing cases of CLABSI when used in a CLABSI prevention program.
- Nurse Efficiency: It can help IV line management. It has a color-coded system. It does not require calculations for changes in IV tubing. It has been shown to save one to two minutes per IV set.
- Clarity: It has a printer for durable labels. The labels are also color-coded. The labels can be read easily in a fast-paced environment. The additional labels near the patient end of the IV pole can help increase clarity compared to a handwritten label.
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News Source: Businesswire.com
