Zebra DS9908 & DS9908R Disinfectant-Ready Hybrid 1D/2D Barcode Scanner & UHF RFID Reader for Labs & Healthcare

Engineered specifically for clinical medical laboratories, hospital pharmacies, pathology suites, and blood transfusion centers, the Zebra DS9908 & DS9908R Corded Hybrid 1D/2D Imagers & UHF RFID Readers for Labs deliver pinpoint scanning accuracy on challenging micro-barcodes, disinfectant-ready medical plastics, and integrated RFID blood bag tracking.

Operating in healthcare environments where general-purpose scanners struggle, the DS9900 Series for Labs features a high-density 800 MHz processor with a high-resolution megapixel sensor optimized to read microscopic 2D codes on diagnostic slides, curved barcodes on test tubes and medication vials, and color-coded specimen caps. Its patented hybrid presentation and handheld design switches dynamically between hands-free sweep scanning on lab counters and precision handheld aiming. Built with antimicrobial, disinfectant-ready medical-grade plastics and an IP52 sealed enclosure with recessed connectors, it withstands daily wipe-downs with harsh hospital chemical cleansers. The DS9908R RFID Lab model integrates a certified UHF RFID reader to simultaneously read and verify RFID-tagged blood transfusion bags and critical specimen samples in a single motion.

Key Features & Commercial Advantages

• Engineered for Laboratory Micro-Barcodes: Easily decodes tiny 2D barcodes on microscope slides, curved vials, specimen test tubes, and color-coded multi-well plates on the first pass.
• Disinfectant-Ready Medical Housing: Constructed with antimicrobial additives and chemical-resistant plastics that endure daily sanitization with bleach, hydrogen peroxide, and isopropyl alcohol.
• Dynamic Hybrid Hands-Free & Handheld Scanning:
  • Presentation Mode: Leaves both hands free for technicians to handle pipettes, test tube racks, and specimen containers.
  • Handheld Mode: Narrow illumination beam picks out individual barcodes on crowded specimen trays without misreading adjacent tubes.
• Optional Integrated UHF RFID Module (DS9908R): Tracks and verifies RFID-tagged blood plasma bags, tissue samples, and specialized pharmaceuticals to prevent transfusion errors.
• Adjustable Audible & Visual Decode Feedback: Features configurable loud beeper tones and green good-decode LED indicators clearly visible from any angle under bright laboratory lighting.
• Spill-Resistant IP52 Design: Elevated electronics and recessed cable channels safeguard the scanner against unavoidable liquid splashes and chemical spills.
• Zebra Healthcare Print DNA & Management: Easy deployment via 123Scan, remote device diagnostics, and seamless integration with laboratory information systems (LIS) and hospital EHR software.

Target Industries & Clinical Applications

• Clinical & Pathology Laboratories: Microscope slide verification, tissue cassette tracking, specimen test tube sorting.
• Blood Transfusion Centers & Phlebotomy: Blood bag tracking, patient wristband cross-matching, donor blood verification.
• Hospital & Retail Pharmacies: Unit-dose medication dispensing, IV admixture verification, prescription bottle tracking.
• Hospital Admissions & Point of Care: Patient admission wristbands, bedside medication verification, specimen collection.

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