GS1 brings trusted medical product information to smartphones through collaboration with GoogleLaunch of smartphone camera scanning of GS1 DataMatrix barcodes marks a global breakthrough for patient safety.
GS1 Barcodes Have Made Patients Safer for 20 Years
Twenty years ago, GS1 expanded barcode technology into healthcare, revolutionising how medical products are tracked and identified and extending its use to standardise the identification of patients, locations, assets, and more. Originally launched in the retail sector in the 1970s, the barcode has simplified processes and enhanced efficiency across the healthcare industry.
