Part 4 of 4: Why better planning for surgical growth, operational performance, and patient safety requires sterile processing expertise early in the decision-making process.
|Articles|March 13, 2017
Healthmark Announces New Hanging Tag
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Healthmark Industries announces the addition of a new Hanging Tag to its labeling product line. Manufactured to be used with container systems, the white colored tag is 3.5 inches by 1.9 inches by 0.78 inches. The Hanging Tag features an ideal surface for barcode labels. Simply slide the tamper evident seal through cross-slot and affix to the container. The Hanging Tags are single-use, non-adhesive and heat resistant up to a temperature of 275 degrees F.
Source: Healthmark Industries Co., Inc.
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