KardexRemstar vertical carousels and Shuttle® Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) help offer medical device companies a way of easily and efficiently complying with the FDA's Part 820 storage and handling requirements while also helping them avoid costs associated with recalls and liability claims.
When used in conjunction with inventory management and control software, KardexRemstar vertical storage and retrieval systems automate and provide electronic documentation of compliance with appropriate stock rotation programs. These systems help ensure that expired devices are not shipped. The software and automated equipment combination allows for the segregation and tracking of non-conforming products while preventing the accidental release of quarantined items. These systems come with compliant user access controls for added security, allowing supervisors to track individual worker access to devices and materials, plus provide detailed management reports of pick and put activity. .
These features improve traceability, reduce reliance on manual paper reports and improve overall risk management. KardexRemstar vertical storage and retrieval systems also improve paper file storage efficiency and can be used for securely organizing critical records such as MDR's, DHR's, and IIR's as well as other non-regulated applications such as R&D, facilities maintenance and management of office supplies..
KardexRemstar vertical carousels and VLMs are enclosed systems of vertically arranged shelves or carriers that programmatically deliver the correct item(s) to an ergonomically positioned pick window. Full product enclosure helps maintain the cleanliness of stored items, reducing exposure to outside contamination. A wide range of bin sizes, shelves and dividers, security doors, and rollout drawers allow flexibility for efficient storage and prevent product cross contamination. These systems can also be integrated with environmental control systems to manage ambient factors such as temperature and humidity to help maximize product shelf life. .
Integrated pick-to-light devices, bar code scanning and software routines provide the highest levels of picking and putting accuracy while simplifying and reducing employee training requirements and significantly increasing productivity and throughput..
KardexRemstar vertical storage and retrieval systems take advantage of unused overhead space to recover up to 75% of the floor space required by traditional rack and shelving systems, allowing more productive use of that floor space. Their modern, clean design eliminates the unsightly look of products stored on open shelves, providing a clean, "high tech" look to work and storage areas..
KardexRemstar International Inc., a company of the Kardex AG KardexRemstar International (KRI) Group of Zurich, Switzerland, is a leading provider of automated storage and retrieval systems for manufacturing, distribution and warehousing applications. For information about KardexRemstar's vertical storage and retrieval systems for medical device manufacturing and storage, call 800-639-5805 or visit the KardexRemstar web site at www.KardexRemstar.com.
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