Navi Mumbai, May 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - In response to manufacturers' need to comply with increased serialization regulations, Videojet Technologies Inc., a global leader in coding and marking solutions, has introduced the 7810 Ultraviolet (UV) 2 watt (W) Laser, in addition to its existing CO2 and Fibre Laser offering. Laser technology is the only technology that provides permanent high resolution marking on high-density-polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and synthetic fibre materials, and this system is ideal for pharmaceutical, medical and cosmetic manufacturers as the surface of the product remains undamaged. The code is resistant to abrasives, chemicals and sterilization processes. Specifically engineered to allow high-speed, on-the-fly marking at up to 250 products per minute (PPM), the Videojet 7810 UV Laser's proprietary 360degree(s) Arc Software compensates for products on curved lines of movement to help ensure consistent, high-quality coding time after time, irrespective of the orientation of the product.

Medical device products utilizing synthetic fibre materials, such as DuPontTM TyvekR for sealing blister packs, are ideal for marking with the Videojet 7810 UV Laser. UV laser properties ensure that the light amplification does not burn the fabric, therefore ensuring that there is little risk of code deterioration during the sterilization process. Whereas, ink-based technology may reduce the quality of the code and not ensure permanency. Medical device manufacturers can ill-afford such inconsistency, especially as they are required to adhere to the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulations concerning its Unique Device Identification (UDI) System. The regulations will, among other things, require all medical devices to carry a barcode, such as a 2D DataMatrix code, that must contain a lot number and expiry date. UDI compliance for Class III devices is required since September 24th, 2014, with regulations for other devices taking effect on a rolling scale until full implementation by September 24th, 2020.

According to Sascha Benke, Laser Business Manager, Videojet Technologies Inc., "Videojet is the only global UV Laser supplier providing permanent, high-grade readable codes regardless of product positioning for manufacturers to consistently meet the quality requirements for optimal vision system readability, a critical element of the pharmaceutical packaging line. The pharmaceutical, medical and cosmetic industries can now feel confident about their coding integrity as the Videojet 7810 UV Laser deters tampering and counterfeiting to help ensure lifetime brand protection and traceability."