When it comes to medical devices, label accuracy is far more than an operational detail, it’s a critical compliance issue. Whether you're printing Instructions for Use (IFUs), applying Unique Device Identification (UDI) codes, or updating labels to reflect the latest EU MDR requirements, even a minor error can result in costly recalls, rejected batches, or serious risk to patient safety. And yet, many manufacturers still rely on outdated or manual processes for artwork comparison and approval, making it all too easy for issues to slip through the cracks.
It’s clear that technology needs to play a bigger role. With the right tools, teams can detect even the smallest differences between versions in seconds, giving them the clarity and confidence they need to make fast, informed decisions. That’s exactly what Veraciti’s comparison tool is designed to do. By automating the review process and integrating it directly into your labeling workflows, it removes the guesswork, reduces risk, and dramatically speeds up approval times.
Why Label Comparison is Critical in Medtech
Medical device labeling is uniquely complex. Regulations evolve constantly, requiring companies to update and revalidate thousands of label files. New market entries often mean changes to language, safety icons, and formatting, while changes to IFUs or product specs ripple through an entire library of associated content.
The consequences of getting it wrong are steep. Regulators demand evidence of control over your labeling process, especially when audited under EU MDR, IVDR, or FDA UDI requirements. Translation errors, misaligned formatting, or incorrect safety statements can put patients at risk and lead to non-compliance.
Yet, manually comparing PDF files or sending labels back and forth between departments is still common practice. It’s slow, it’s risky, and it’s not scalable.
How Veraciti’s Comparison Tool Makes a Difference
Built for regulated industries like medical devices, the tool allows users to compare different versions of the same label, alternate assets from within the Veraciti asset manager, or even files uploaded from a local device. This means users can review artwork created externally, such as IFU drafts from a design agency, without having to first add them into your system.
The comparison itself is a pixel-to-pixel check, meaning it detects even the smallest visual change. A report is then generated, clearly highlighting where differences exist, complete with ID numbers and side-by-side views of the master and sample artwork. This level of clarity not only speeds up approvals but also ensures traceability—something that’s essential for audit readiness.
What sets Veraciti’s comparison tool apart is how it integrates into day-to-day operations. The tool is embedded directly into the approval workflow. Once logged in, users can launch a comparison from within an approval task, adjust sensitivity settings, and generate a report within seconds. That report can then be saved directly to the asset manager, categorized under the appropriate subtype, and managed like any other regulatory record. This makes compliance easier to achieve and simpler to demonstrate–a true gamechanger for businesses in highly regulated industries.
Built for Speed. Designed for Compliance.
For medical device manufacturers, the benefits are immediate. Teams can catch errors before they reach production, speed up global approvals, and reduce manual effort—all while maintaining complete visibility over every change made. In a high-stakes, fast-moving industry, this isn’t just a process improvement—it’s a strategic advantage.
Want to see the difference for yourself?
Want to find out how you can streamline your artwork reviews and reduce approval times from hours to minutes. With Kallik, the future of labeling and artwork management is here, and it’s faster and easier than ever before. Don’t let outdated software hold you back. Want to know more? Speak to one of our experts on +44 (0) 1827 318100 or enquiries@kallik.com.