Adult identification bracelet Z-Band UHF

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Overview
Zebra’s portfolio of hospital bracelets and patient ID barcode wristbands includes a wide range of durable, easy-to-use direct-print laser and thermal wristbands designed to improve patient ID accuracy and operational efficiency across point-of-care services. Zebra provides solutions for the general patient population as well as specialised products for maternity, neonates, long-stay patients and RFID-enabled workflows.

Key messages

• Proven durability and scannability versus a range of hand sanitisers (reduces nurse workarounds)
• Broad portfolio: thermal (Z-Band), laser (LaserBand), UHF RFID (Z-Band RFID), OmniBand (self-laminating for barcode labels), and infant-specific solutions (ComfyCuff, Vinyl Infant Wristbands)
• Comprehensive patient ID solution including wristbands, compatible printers, scanners and supplies

Z-Band Thermal Wristband Solutions — main points
As the inventors of the ZD510-HC wristband printing solution, Zebra’s Z-Band thermal wristbands are among the most durable thermal wristbands available. Developed for use with Zebra wristband-capable thermal printers, Z-Band wristbands have evolved over 20+ years to improve durability and patient comfort.

Z-Band Thermal Wristband Features (table)
Product Name | Description | Closure | Configurations | Resources
Z-Band UltraSoft | One of the softest thermal wristbands in the market; designed for comfort and suitable for patients with delicate skin | Adhesive | Adult, Paediatric, Infant, Maternity ID Solution | Spec sheet available
Z-Band UltraSoft Extended Stay | Same soft performance; lasts approximately twice as long as standard UltraSoft | Adhesive | Adult, Paediatric, Infant, Maternity ID Solution | Spec sheet available
Z-Band Direct | Classic wristband | Adhesive | Adult, Paediatric, Infant | Spec sheet available
Z-Band Direct Lite | Lighter-weight classic wristband with soft feel coating | Adhesive | Adult | Spec sheet available
Z-Band Newborn | Soft, adjustable wristband ideal for newborn delicate skin; puncture print area for scanning; available in Newborn and Newborn Soft | Adhesive | Infant | Spec sheet available
Z-Band QuickClip | Classic wristband with clip closure | Clip | Adult, Paediatric | Spec sheet available
Z-Band Fusion | Self-laminating wristband suitable for long-stay patients; includes 1 patient chart label | Adhesive | Adult, Paediatric, Infant | Spec sheet available

ZD510-HC Environmentally Friendly Wristband Cartridge
Environmentally friendly wristband cartridge compatible with HC100 / ZD510-HC wristband printers; cartridge media uses PET 1 material that can be recycled in standard curbside collections to support circular-economy goals.

LaserBand Wristband Solutions — main points
LaserBand self-laminating wristbands protect printed text and barcodes and are built for durability. They include tamper-evident adhesive closures and formats for adult, paediatric and infant use; specialised formats exist for maternity and neonates.

LaserBand Features (table)
Product Name | Features | Sizes | Sheet Configurations | Resources
LaserBand2 Advanced | Advanced design and shape; easy assembly; wristband lies puncture on the wrist to enable quick scanning | Adult, Paediatric | Sheet and Sheetlet; Labour and Delivery formats | Spec sheet available
LaserBand Laser Labels | Adhesive-free print zone to prevent printer jams and reduce maintenance | — | Sheet and Sheetlet | Spec sheet available

Z-Band UHF RFID Wristbands — main points
Zebra’s UHF RFID wristbands are direct thermal printable and designed for patient tracking and PPID workflows. They are optimised for use with Zebra RFID printers and readers and provide solutions that do not require direct orientation or line of sight for reads (XR variants). Z-Band RFID options enable bedside identification and facility-wide tracking via overhead or handheld readers.

Z-Band UHF RFID Wristbands Features (table)
Product Name | Description | RFID Technology Type | Closure | Sizes | Resources
Z-Band Direct RFID SR | Durable disposable direct thermal RFID classic wristband (BT0600 inlay); suitable where wristband is close to the reader (bedside, under blanket or through drape) | UHF | Adhesive | Adult | RFID spec sheet / fact sheet available
Z-Band UltraSoft RFID LR | Soft, durable direct thermal RFID wristband with flag; ZBR2002 inlay for improved read ranges near the human body; designed for overhead readers or longer-range reads | UHF | Adhesive | Adult | RFID spec sheet available
Z-Band RFID XR | Solution designed for facility tracking and PPID workflows; ZBR8102 inlay for improved read ranges regardless of wrist position; does not require direct orientation or line of sight | UHF | Adhesive | Adult | RFID spec sheet available

Infant & Neonatal Solutions
Zebra offers multiple infant-specific products addressing comfort, security and attachment to clinical devices: Z-Band Newborn and Newborn Soft, Vinyl Infant Wristbands (clip or self-locking closures), ComfyCuff padded foam cuffs with Velcro closure, SwaddleBand extensions, and security labels that self-destruct if tampered with.

ComfyCuff
Soft foam cuff with adjustable Velcro closure; includes optional SwaddleBand extension and security label that self-destructs if tampered with — designed to interface with Zebra wristbands for infant comfort and secure identification.

Comprehensive solution note
Zebra positions wristbands as part of a complete patient ID ecosystem that includes compatible thermal and RFID printers (ZD510-HC and Zebra RFID-capable printers), barcode scanners and mobile computers to ensure reliable printing, scanning and tracking across the patient journey.

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Main product families: Z-Band (thermal), LaserBand (laser/self-laminating), Z-Band UHF RFID (SR, LR, XR), OmniBand (self-laminating for label insertion), ComfyCuff and Vinyl infant options
• Closures: Adhesive, Clip, Self-laminating, Self-locking (infant)
• Sizes / form-factors: Adult, Paediatric, Infant, Newborn, Maternity ID solutions; sheet, sheetlet and roll configurations (varies by product)
• Materials: polypropylene direct thermal media (standard Z-Band), PET 1 recyclable cartridge media (environmentally friendly cartridge)
• RFID types / inlays: UHF SR (BT0600), UHF LR (ZBR2002), UHF XR (ZBR8102) — selected for read-range and body-effect performance
• Designed compatibility: Zebra wristband printers (ZD510-HC / HC100 family), Zebra RFID-capable printers and Zebra scanners/readers
• Infant comfort features: soft nylon backing, padded ComfyCuff, adjustable closures and tamper-evident/security labels
• Use cases: positive patient identification (PPID), bedside scanning, sample identification, maternity linking, long-stay patient identification, location and patient tracking via RFID