PIVAS Intelligent Integration System

Haier Biomedical’s PIVAS Intelligent Integration System transforms traditional Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Services centers into fully automated facilities. The platform connects multiple automated modules through direct HIS integration, achieving end-to-end digitization of intravenous medication preparation workflows.

Product Overview

Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Services (PIVAS) centers serve as critical hospital departments responsible for centralized preparation of intravenous medications. Traditional PIVAS operations rely heavily on manual processes, creating risks of medication errors and occupational exposure to hazardous drugs.

Haier Biomedical’s intelligent PIVAS solution addresses these challenges through full automation. The system deployed at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Suzhou University in 2024 became China’s first fully integrated intelligent PIVAS center, demonstrating the platform’s capability to automate labeling, dispensing, compounding, and sorting operations without continuous human intervention.

Key Features

Deployed as China’s first fully integrated intelligent PIVAS center in 2024, Haier Biomedical’s system automates labeling, dispensing, compounding, and sorting through direct HIS integration.

• HIS Integration: Direct connection with Hospital Information Systems enables automatic reception of medication orders, eliminating manual transcription errors
• Automated Labeling: High-speed adhesive label applicators handle soft bags, bottles, and ampoule containers
• Robotic Dispensing: Injection dispensing modules automatically select and arrange medications based on prescription requirements
• Intelligent Compounding: Automated drug reconstitution and mixing equipment handles both soft bag infusions (500mL and below) and injection preparations (30mL and below)
• Smart Sorting: Infusion cache modules accommodate multiple movable storage carts, each holding 500+ bags, enabling efficient ward-based distribution

Technical Specifications

Deployed in a Class B cleanroom at Suzhou University’s second hospital, this system handles soft bags up to 500 mL and injections up to 30 mL with 500+ bags per storage cart.

Clinical Applications

The PIVAS Intelligent Integration System supports preparation of:

Routine Infusions: Standard IV medications including antibiotics, electrolyte solutions, and nutrition supplements. The automated workflow ensures accurate labeling and reduces preparation time.

Chemotherapy Drugs: Cytotoxic medication preparation in isolated environments, protecting pharmacy staff from occupational exposure while maintaining sterility.

Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN): Complex multi-component formulations requiring precise mixing ratios and sterile technique.

Antibiotic Admixtures: Time-sensitive preparations where automated systems can optimize batch scheduling to ensure medications are compounded close to administration time.

Deployment & Integration

Installation requires coordination with hospital IT departments for HIS connectivity and facilities teams for cleanroom infrastructure. The modular design allows phased implementation, with hospitals able to automate specific workflow segments before expanding to full integration.

Haier Biomedical provides full implementation support including site assessment, equipment installation, software configuration, staff training, and ongoing maintenance services.

Regulatory Status

The system components have received relevant Chinese medical device registrations. Individual automated equipment modules carry appropriate NMPA Class II certifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What workflow processes does the PIVAS system automate?

The system automates six core processes: medication inventory management and retrieval, prescription label printing and application, injection dispensing and arrangement, IV bag/bottle compounding, quality verification scanning, and ward-based sorting for distribution. Each process connects through barcode tracking for full traceability.

How does the system improve medication safety?

Multiple verification checkpoints eliminate transcription and selection errors. Automated compounding reduces contamination risks and ensures accurate drug concentrations. Full process documentation enables rapid identification of any issues during post-administration review.

What hospital size is appropriate for this system?

The integrated PIVAS solution is designed for large tertiary hospitals with high daily compounding volumes. Hospitals preparing 1,000+ IV admixtures daily typically see the strongest return on investment. Smaller facilities may benefit from implementing individual modules rather than the full integrated system.