The HIBC Medical Barcode Guide
Alphanumeric precision for medical devices. Learn how to format HIBC barcodes for UDI compliance and clinical inventory tracking.
Why Clinicians Prefer HIBC
The Health Industry Barcode (HIBC) was designed specifically for clinical environments. While GS1 requires converting internal numbers into numeric-only GTINs, HIBC supports alphanumeric catalog numbers. This allows hospital staff to see their internal part numbers directly in the barcode, reducing errors during high-stress procedures.
HIBC / UDI Generator
Use the tool below to build compliant HIBC strings. The Primary UDI Builder will help you correctly format your LIC (Labeler Identification Code) and Product Code with the mandatory "+" prefix.
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HIBC Structure Breakdown
A primary HIBC barcode contains four critical data elements in a specific sequence:
- + (Prefix): The mandatory identifier for HIBCC decoding rules.
- LIC (Labeler Code): A 4-character code assigned to the manufacturer.
- Product Code: Your internal alphanumeric part or catalog number.
- Unit of Measure: A single digit representing the packaging level.