Baxter International Inc. has debuted the IV Verify Line Labeling System, an automated solution, at the 2026 American Organization for Nursing Leadership Conference. The IV Verify system is designed to streamline nursing workflows, save clinician time and support safer medication administration at the bedside. Baxter’s launch of the product is the result of a strategic and exclusive distribution agreement with Vigilant Software, a leader in medication management safe practices.
Medication errors remain a persistent challenge in healthcare settings, particularly in high-acuity areas where multiple infusions may be running simultaneously. Unclear or inconsistent IV line labeling practices can contribute to line tracing errors or incorrect medication administration.i,ii In a 10-hospital study of intensive care units (ICUs), 60 percent of IV infusion labels were not compliant with hospital policies.i With the IV Verify system, clinicians scan a medication’s barcode and the system instantly prints a three-part adhesive label featuring the drug name, administration time and tubing change times, which can then be applied to the tubing – offering a clear, simplified solution that can help support patient safety and labeling compliance.
“Frontline clinicians manage complexity every day, and even small inefficiencies can create risk,” said Athar Mirza, U.S. and Canada general manager of Baxter’s Infusion Therapies and Platforms division. “At Baxter, we are committed to supporting nurses at the bedside with tools that can help make care safer and more efficient. The IV Verify system replaces handwritten labels with easy-to-use technology that supports consistency, saves time and helps clinicians confidently trace IV lines so they can spend more time focused on their patients.”
The IV Verify system includes a printer, labels and patented ink-free technology and is designed to support:
- Patient Safety: Replaces inconsistent handwritten line labels with clear, standardized identification to help reduce the risk of medication error and support safe infusion practices at the bedside. One healthcare system saw increased compliance in line labeling at the point of care when using the IV Verify system, and a meaningful reduction in central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) when implemented as part of a health system’s CLABSI bundle.iii
- Nurse Efficiency: Streamlines IV line identification and tracing, helping clinicians save time and reduce cognitive burden. Color-coded labels indicate tubing change day and time, which aims to eliminate the need for manual calculations of line expiration. Additionally, studies show that clinicians saved an average of one to two minutes per IV setup with the IV Verify system, time that can be redirected to patient interactions.iv
- Clarity: System prints color-coded and liquid-resistant labels designed to remain legible in busy clinical environments where multiple infusions may be running at the same time. Two additional labels – closer to the infusion pump and patient ends of tubing – aim to provide greater clarity compared to the traditional single, handwritten label.
The introduction of the IV Verify Line Labeling System reflects Baxter’s ongoing commitment to helping advance safer infusion practices through practical, clinician-focused innovation. The product is available now in the U.S.
Vigilant Software is a healthcare technology company founded by a practicing clinician and focused on supporting medication safety and clinical workflow through automation.
i Schnock K, Dykes P, Albert J, et al. The frequency of intravenous medication administration errors related to smart infusion pumps: a multihospital observational study. BMJ Qual Saf. 2017. 26(2):131-140.
ii Lassiter Z, Brockman B, Brown M, et al. Enhancing CLABSI prevention through smart IV tubing labeling technology: a quality improvement project to improve bundle compliance and reduce nursing burden. Poster presented at: AVA Annual Scientific Meeting; 2025; Kissimmee, Florida.
iii Hinton A and Olson J. Utilizing Technology: Increasing IV Tubing Labeling Compliance to Prevent Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI). Indiana University Health. 2022.
iv Tinio GR, Meister U. On-demand IV infusion label printer. Northwestern Medicine–Delnor Hospital; 2017. Internal report.
