Zebra DS8178-HC, BT, 2D, SR, FIPS, kit (USB), white

Zebra DS8178-HC — Wireless Barcode Scanner Built for Healthcare

The Zebra DS8178-HC is designed specifically for healthcare environments where reliability, hygiene, and data security are non-negotiable. The wireless Bluetooth connection gives nurses, pharmacists, and clinic staff the freedom to move around a patient room, dispensary, or reception desk without wrestling with cables.

Reads the barcode first time — no re-scanning under pressure

The scanner uses a 2D imager with standard range (SR), reading both 1D and 2D barcodes — including the DataMatrix codes found on medication packaging. Fast, accurate reads mean your staff are not pointing and re-trying at a busy moment; the scan happens and they can move on.

FIPS 140-2 security for sensitive patient data

Data transmitted over the Bluetooth link is protected by FIPS 140-2 certified encryption — a requirement many healthcare IT systems and compliance frameworks explicitly demand. You get the wireless convenience without trading away the security controls your environment requires.

IP42-rated for real-world clinical use

The IP42 protection rating means the device handles the dust and splashes that come with daily use in a hospital ward, pharmacy, or outpatient clinic. It is built to work in the conditions you actually have, not in a server room.

White housing that supports hygiene routines

The white finish is a deliberate choice: dirt and contamination show up clearly against a light surface, making it easier to spot when the device needs wiping down. The housing is shaped for quick, straightforward cleaning between uses.

Everything you need in the box

The kit includes a USB cable and a presentation-style charging and transmitter cradle. The cradle keeps the scanner charged and ready whenever it is not in a staff member's hand, and simultaneously acts as the Bluetooth transmitter to the host system — one cable from cradle to workstation, no separate dongle needed.

Three-year warranty and an established supply chain

The DS8178-HC comes with a 36-month warranty and is manufactured in Mexico. Zebra is a well-established name in healthcare scanning; spare parts, replacement cradles, and service are widely available if you ever need them.