AD Steri [UHF RFID tag and inlay]

Sterilization-resistant — Ideal for medical devices requiring sterilization

Industry segments: Healthcare

The AD Steri product line is designed for medical and healthcare applications that require sterilization under harsh conditions. These inlays maintain RFID performance and data integrity after exposure to sterilization processes.

Sterilization compatibility
The AD Steri portfolio withstands the most common sterilization methods used for medical devices and hospital supplies, including:

Autoclave – Resistant to high-pressure steam at 121 °C for 20 minutes
Ethylene Oxide (EtO) – Maintains performance after chemical vapor sterilization cycles
Gamma Radiation – Withstands high-dose ionizing radiation without damage or loss of RFID functionality

These capabilities ensure reliable tag performance and data integrity throughout the sterilization process.

Applications and use cases

Surgical instrument tracking and identification
RFID tagging for sterilized medical devices
Secure traceability for pharmaceutical packaging
Efficient inventory control through sterilization workflows
Compliance monitoring in regulated healthcare supply networks

Product line offering
The AD Steri portfolio currently includes the following products:

AD Accessory U9 Steri — Autoclave- and EtO-resistant
AD Minidose U9 Steri — Autoclave- and EtO-resistant
AD Shelter Steri — Autoclave-, EtO-, and Gamma-resistant. Designed for the following substrates: PP, Glass Vial, PP Panel, and Glass Panel.

Avery Dennison inlays and tags are compliant with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management, which ensure a reliable and state-of-the-art product that meets a variety of application needs.

Please find a comprehensive overview of all features in the data sheet.

AD Accessory U9 Steri

Chip: NXP UCODE 9
Frequency Band:
UHF 860 - 960 MHz
Antenna Dimensions:
15 x 30 mm / 0.60 x 1.20 in (NEL)
30 x 15 mm / 1.20 x 0.60 in (WEL)
Die Cut Dimensions:
20.5 x 51.1 mm / 0.8 x 2.0 in
33.0 x 51.1 mm / 1.3 x 2.0 in
EPC memory: 96 bits
TID memory: 96-bit / 48-bit unique serial number
Product Code:
Label / sticker IL-614575 (NEL)
Label / sticker IL-614576 (WEL)

Data sheet

AD Minidose U9 Steri

Chip: NXP UCODE 9
Frequency Band:
UHF 860 - 960 MHz
Antenna Dimensions:
12 x 22 mm / 0.47 x 0.87 in (NEL)
22 x 12 mm / 0.87 x 0.47 in (WEL)
Die Cut Dimensions:
17.5 x 51.1 mm / 0.7 x 2.0 in
25.0 x 51.1 mm / 1.0 x 2.0 in
EPC memory: 96 bits
TID memory: 96-bit / 48-bit unique serial number
Product Code:
Label / sticker IL-614529 (NEL)
Label /sticker IL-614526 (WEL)

Data sheet

AD Shelter KX2005X-S Steri

Chip: Kiloway KX2005X-S
Frequency Band:
UHF 860 - 960 MHz
Antenna Dimensions:
12.5 x 30 mm / 0.49 x 1.18 in (NEL)
30 x 12.5 mm / 1.18 x 0.49 in (WEL)
Die Cut Dimensions:
18 x 51.1 mm / 0.7x 2.0 in
33 x 51.1 mm / 1.3 x 2.0 in
EPC memory: 96 - 128 bits
TID memory: 96-bit / 48-bit unique serial number
Product Code:
Label / sticker IL-610047 (NEL)
Label / sticker IL-610052 (WEL)

Data sheet

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