Zebra DS2208-HC 2D Barcode Scanner (DS2208-HCBU2100AZR)

The Zebra DS2208-HC is the healthcare version of Zebra's popular DS2208 corded 2D handheld barcode scanner. Its disinfectant-ready Healthcare White housing is designed to withstand the constant wipe-downs with hospital disinfectants that the point of care demands, and it reads virtually every 1D and 2D barcode used in hospitals, laboratories and pharmacies – from patient wristbands and medication vials to IV bags, specimen trays and barcodes on phone screens. It is pre-configured to work right out of the box and is backed by a 5-year (60-month) Zebra warranty. This version, DS2208-HCBU2100AZR, is supplied with a USB cable, ready to plug in and scan.

Key Features

• Disinfectant-ready housing – unlike general-purpose scanners, the DS2208-HC's Healthcare White plastics are designed to withstand regular cleaning with popular hospital disinfectants (see Zebra's Product Reference Guide for the list of approved cleaners).
• Reads every barcode at the point of care – 1D and 2D codes on patient wristbands, medication vials, IV bags and specimen trays, as well as QR codes and other barcodes on phone and tablet screens.
• PRZM intelligent imaging – Zebra's decode algorithms capture damaged, poorly printed and low-contrast barcodes at the first attempt, supporting positive patient identification.
• “Do Not Disturb” mode – the Direct Decode Indicator confirms a good read by flashing the illumination on the barcode, so the beeper can be turned down or off and patients are not disturbed at night.
• Intuitive aim line – a patent-pending aiming line guides clinicians to the ideal scanning distance, with point-and-shoot, omnidirectional scanning from 1.3 cm up to 36.8 cm (13 mil UPC).
• Handheld or hands-free – place the scanner in the optional Gooseneck Intellistand and it switches to hands-free presentation mode automatically – ideal in the lab and pharmacy.
• Plug and play – pre-configured out of the box; auto-host-detect cables identify USB, RS232 or keyboard wedge automatically. Uses the same Zebra cables as the DS2208 and LS2208 and supports more than 90 international keyboards.
• Built to last – withstands repeated 1.5 m drops to concrete and 250 tumbles, IP52 sealed, with a 60-month Zebra warranty.
• Free management tools – configure with 123Scan, manage remotely with Scanner Management Service (SMS) and integrate with EMR applications using the Zebra Scanner SDK (Zebra DataCapture DNA).

Ideal Applications

• Positive patient identification and wristband scanning at admission and at the bedside
• Medication administration and verification at the bedside, in the pharmacy and on discharge
• Specimen tracking in laboratories and blood product administration
• Access to electronic health records (EHR/EMR) at workstations and on computers on wheels
• Pharmacy, inventory and dietary management in hospitals, clinics and care homes

All DS2208-HC Versions

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Technical Specifications

Not sure which version you need? If your workstations already have a Zebra DS2208 or LS2208 cable, the scanner-only version is the most economical choice; for a new workstation, pick the version with a USB cable included. For retail and general-purpose use, see the standard Zebra DS2208. Compare other models in our Handheld Barcode Scanners collection or contact our team for volume pricing.