HIBC Code Label Generator
Generates a HIBC label with data matrix for download. Ideal for:
- Manufacturers who want to label new products
- Retailers who need to reprint labels
- Fulfillment partners who want to check or create new codes
Before using the label, please check whether it meets your standards and can be scanned. We assume no liability for the label!
HIBC Code & HIBC Label - Explanation, benefits and use in medical fulfillment
What is an HIBC code?
The HIBC Code (Health Industry Bar Code) is an internationally standardized identification system for medical products. It was developed by the Health Industry Business Communications Council (HIBCC) to enable clear, secure and machine-readable identification of medical products along the entire supply chain.
HIBC codes are mainly used in the following areas:
- Clinics and hospitals
- Medical wholesalers
- Manufacturer of medical devices
- Logistics and fulfillment service provider
The code is used to uniquely identify products, ensure traceability and automate processes such as storage, picking and shipping.
How is an HIBC code structured?
An HIBC code consists of two parts:
1. primary data structure
It contains the most important product information:
- Manufacturer identification number (LIC – Labeler Identification Code)
- Item number / Product number
- Packaging level
- Check digit
Example: +A123B456C
The leading “+” indicates the HIBC standard.
2. secondary data structure
Variable data is coded here, e.g:
- Batch number
- Serial number
- Expiry date
- Production date
- Quantity
Example: /240101LOT12345
Both parts can be displayed in Code 39, DataMatrix or QR code formats.
Why are HIBC labels so important in the medical industry?
Medical devices are subject to strict legal requirements.
Support HIBC labels:
- Traceability (UDI conformity)
- Patient safety
- Error-free identification in everyday clinical practice
- Automated storage and shipping processes
- Fast and secure documentation
For logistics and fulfillment, HIBC codes are a key component for moving medical products efficiently and safely.
HIBC label in fulfillment – how we work with it
As a fulfillment and logistics service provider, we can fully integrate HIBC Labels into our processes.
Our services at a glance
- Import of HIBC codes via scanner directly into our JTL-Wawi
- Automated allocation** of products, batches and serial numbers
- Storage of medical products (goods that do not require sterile packaging)
- Picking & shipping to clinics, medical practices or end customers
- Transparent inventory management thanks to clear product labeling
Important to know
We can store, pack and ship medical products, but cannot carry out sterile repackaging as we do not operate a clean room.
Products such as gauze bandages, sterile sets or surgical material must be delivered already sterile-packed.
| Advantages | Description |
|---|---|
| Unique identification | Each item can be clearly assigned globally. |
| UDI conformity | Supports regulatory requirements such as MDR/IVDR. |
| Automation | Speeds up warehouse processes and reduces errors. |
| Traceability | Batch and serial numbers are clearly documented. |
| Safety | Minimizes confusion in the medical environment. |
Conclusion
HIBC codes are an indispensable standard in the medical industry. They enable secure, unique and automated identification of products – from production to the warehouse to the patient.
As a fulfillment service provider, we support companies in efficiently storing and shipping medical products. By importing HIBC labels into our JTL-Wawi, we create maximum transparency and process reliability.
