Released on: October 24, 2007, 9:01 am

Press Release Author: Adrienne S. Lamm/Precision Dynamics

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Precision Dynamics Corporation (PDC), the leader and
innovator of automated wristband identification, manufactures ISBT 128 Standards
compliant blood band systems for positive blood and patient identification. PDC's
Securline® Blood Band and Ident-AT Blood Recipient systems helps reduce transfusion
errors related to patient or blood misidentification.

Press Release Body: Patient misidentification and safety is a critical issue
concerning blood transfusions. Reducing the risk of human error during transfusions
through an effective patient identification system can help save patient lives.
Precision Dynamics Corporation (PDC), the leader and innovator of automated
wristband identification, manufactures ISBT 128 Standards compliant blood band
systems for positive blood and patient identification. PDC's Securline® Blood Band
and Ident-AT Blood Recipient systems helps reduce transfusion errors related to
patient or blood misidentification.

According to the Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) scheme (a confidential,
anonymous scheme for the collection and analysis of adverse events to transfusion),
the most frequently occurring adverse event accounting for 70% of incidents reported
is 'incorrect blood component transfused'. Errors can occur at all stages of the
transfusion chain and in about half of cases, multiple system failures were
identified.* PDC's Securline® Blood Band and Ident-AT Blood Recipient Systems
minimize the chance of incompatible transfusions due to wrong blood and/or wrong
patient identification to improve patient safety.

The Securline® Blood Band System helps reduce misidentification errors while
increasing patient comfort and safety. Features include the new Blood Band Plus®
with a peel off self adhesive tail that applies to specimen tubes; SecurSnap®
closure for maximum safety and security; and 23 easy peel labels for quick
identification and tracking of specimens.

PDC's Ident-AT Blood Recipient System ensures that proper ID procedures are followed
by using tamperproof, non-transferable wristbands and number label sheets. Features
include comfortable moisture resistant bands with pre numbered insert cards,
transfusion numbers and sequential numbering to clearly identify the patient and
blood container, and adhesive labels which firmly adhere to wet and refrigerated
blood containers or tie tags.

For more information please visit: our website or call PDC's customer care at:
800-772-1122.

*Cited from: ABO incompatible transfusions-experience from the UK Serious Hazards of
Transfusion (SHOT) scheme Transfusions ABO incompatible By Dorothy Stainsby ,
National Blood Service (Newcastle), Holland Drive, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 4NQ, UK, Transfusion Clinique et Biologique, Volume 12, Issue 5, November 2005,
Pages 385-388.


About Precision Dynamics

With over 50 years of experience, PDC is a global leader and pacesetter in the
development of Auto ID wristband systems for healthcare, leisure and entertainment,
and law enforcement. The company introduced the first patient Bar Code ID
Wristband, patented Smart Band® Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Wristbands,
the AgeBand® Age/ID System, and PDC Smart Kiosk® Cashless RFID System. PDC is
committed to 100% quality in service, design, and manufacturing and has ISO-9001:
2000 and ISO-13485: 2003 certification. For more information, visit our website.


Web Site: http://www.pdcorp.com/healthcare/blood_bands.html

Contact Details: MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne S. Lamm
Sr. PR and Communications Specialist
Precision Dynamics Corporation
818.897.1111 x1330
adrienne@pdcorp.com