Tagsys, Inc., Doylestown, Pa., has been engaged in a pilot program to test the efficacy of its ARIO SDM (Small Disc Module), a proprietary 13.56MHz RFID pharmaceutical and medical application-specific tag.

With a diameter of 8.9mm, the diminutive ARIO SDM marks the beginning of an entirely new generation of tags that will undoubtedly be used for item-level security and tracking & tracing assets through a pharmaceutical or medical supply chain.

Embedded in the ARIO SDM is an electronic chip that contains a unique serial number as well as ample memory space that can be read, modified and protected. In the case of the pilot, the serial number is linked to a database housing critical information on a ARIO tissue sample, including patient data and tissue treatments. This information is read from a distance of only a few inches using a fixed desktop or lightweight hand-held reader.

The chip also has an anti-collision function enabling the simultaneous reading of several tags. This is extremely useful when searching for a specific sample on a tray of 100 tubes. When placed on a reading station, all tags can be read in under 3 seconds, while locating the individual targeted tube. This is a time saver both for lab technicians and researchers alike.

For more information, see the related white paper here.

Company Information

196 West Ashland St., Suite 308
Doylestown, Pa. 18901 (see map)
Contact Name: Ken Reich
Phone: (267) 895-1700
Fax: (267) 895-1701
Website: www.tagsysrfid.com