BD Cato^™

BD Cato™ improves your workflow efficiency in various ways:

• Physician prescriptions are received electronically into the pharmacy for fast and efficient communication. This is achieved either by using BD Cato™ Prescribe or an Interface to 3rd party prescribing or electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• The system supports the whole process of compounding, beginning with the automated creation of a parts list for drugs, infusions and supplies to be used.
• Customizable automatic warnings give notification of required dosage modifications and dosage limits (incl. cumulative dose)
• GMP relevant data documented automatically, generating a consistent audit trail
• Working with scale and barcoding ensures the accurate dosage and right ingredients of the ordered medication as well as the correct labeling.
• Barcoded medication administration (BCMA) solution ensures that the 5 Rights of medication administration are fulfilled

The visual documentation hardware (VDH) automatically takes pictures of each step of the compounding process, which can be used for remote verification and documentation.

Provides robust and fully automated documentation and complete audit trail for each compounding procedure, including full preparation protocol with final measurements, images, preparation details and more.

BD's Global Customer Services team is available to support and guide you through the whole process of the software implementation from solution design to post Go-Live services and onsite preparedness for BD Cato™ solutions.

The gravimetric preparation workflow in BD Cato™ is enabled by a range of cleanroom peripherals. This equipment is installed inside an isolator or on a safety bench.

The hardware components needed:

• Mettler Toledo (MT) Scales
• Label Printer
• BD Cato™ “Visual Documentation Hardware” (Camera) (recommended)
• Barcode Reader (recommended)
• Mini Foil Keyboard (recommended, if no touchscreen)
• Laminar Air Flow Cabinet or Isolator

BD Cato™ has been implemented and compatible with LAF/Isolator manufacturers such as Berner and EuroBioConcept. For queries about individual isolator/laminar flow hood model compatibilities please contact your manufacturer directly.