Xerafy - MICRO Medical

Slim form factor for medical devices - RFID that fits the instrument

When the available mounting area is just a few millimetres, most standard tags are out of the picture from the start. The Xerafy MICRO Medical X0353-EU100-U9 is a UHF RFID hard tag whose form factor was specifically engineered for direct labelling of surgical instruments, narrow device frames and compact medical products. With a length of 89.50 mm and just 13 mm width and 6.10 mm height, it can be installed where bulkier hard tags simply do not fit – on endoscopy components, instrument handles or slim tray frames.

Inside, the NXP UCODE 9 IC delivers 48-bit TID and 96-bit EPC. This modern UHF RFID chip stands out for its high sensitivity and excellent read rates, even within the short read windows typical of hospital gates and CSSD checkpoints. In the EU 865–868 MHz band, the tag reaches up to 4.5 m on-metal read range and up to 5 m off metal, which makes it equally suitable for non-metallic carriers and packaging – a clear differentiator within the MICRO series.

Weighing only 9.20 g, the MICRO Medical is one of the lightest tags in the series and does not impair the handling of even small instruments. The IP69K rating and a survival temperature range of −40 °C to +150 °C ensure that the tag reliably withstands cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation processes.

The following part number is available in the IDCRAFT online shop – this variant is designed for a specific use case:

• X0353-EU100-U9 – Xerafy MICRO Medical in the EU configuration for 865-868 MHz, equipped with NXP UCODE 9 IC and a stainless steel housing. Slim 89.50 x 13 x 6.10 mm form factor, IP69K rated, survival temperature up to +150 °C, off-metal read range up to 5 m. Mounted via M3 pop rivets, M3 screws or cable ties. The right pick for European medical device manufacturers, hospitals and CSSD units that need clear identification of slim components, endoscopes, device frames and surgical instruments.

In contrast to the polymer variants in the series, the MICRO Medical uses a full stainless steel housing – a design that combines maximum chemical resistance against cleaning and disinfection agents with high mechanical strength. The slim geometry also supports mounting via cable ties, enabling fast, tool-free attachment on irregular device shapes. To get the Xerafy MICRO Medical price, current stock levels and volume tier conditions, contact IDCRAFT directly – your value-added distributor for UHF | RAIN – RFID hardware

Technical Highlights

• EPC Gen2 / ISO/IEC 18000-63 compliant – works with all common UHF RFID readers and reader platforms
• NXP UCODE 9 IC with high sensitivity – fast capture even within short read windows at CSSD gates
• Up to 4.5 m on-metal and up to 5 m off-metal read range – flexible on metallic and non-metallic items
• IP69K rating, survival up to +150 °C – approved for cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation processes
• Slim stainless steel housing 89.50 x 13 x 6.10 mm at 9.20 g, mounted via pop rivets, M3 screws or cable ties

Applications

• Surgical instrument tracking – slim form factor fits directly on handles and shafts
• Medical device tracking – clear identification of endoscopes and mobile equipment
• Healthcare equipment management – RFID inventory of hospital assets and clinical stock
• CSSD reprocessing – chemical- and disinfectant-resistant labelling throughout the reprocessing chain

The Xerafy MICRO Medical is the right choice wherever a UHF RFID hard tag has to be not only rugged but also visually unobtrusive and mechanically unintrusive. Where the Industrial and Paint Shop variants of the series prioritise maximum heat resistance, the MICRO Medical optimises for form factor, off-metal performance and hygienic suitability – a profile that clearly sets it apart from its sibling models.

Thanks to its EPC Gen2 compliance, the tag integrates seamlessly into existing UHF | RAIN – RFID infrastructures in hospitals, CSSD units and at medical device manufacturers. It works reliably with fixed readers at gates, tunnel antennas above transfer trolleys and mobile handheld scanners. The stainless steel housing also allows direct reprocessing in washer-disinfectors (WD) without compromising the casing or the chip inside.

Order the Xerafy MICRO Medical X0353-EU100-U9 directly from IDCRAFT and benefit from upfront technical consultancy for your instrument and device identification setup, sample service for reprocessing validation and short delivery times within the EU. On request, we also provide custom pre-encoding aligned with MDR-compliant UDI strategies and tiered pricing for larger volumes.

Looking to order the Xerafy MICRO Medical X0353-EU100-U9 or need a custom quote for larger quantities? Contact IDCRAFT GmbH – your Value Added Distributor for UHF | RAIN – RFID hardware.