BD Medical – Pharmaceutical Systems, a global leader in medical technology, collaborated with Trinet Technologies to transition from paper-based batch records to a fully digitized, intelligent system for device history recording. The initiative is a major step forward in BD’s mission to enhance production accuracy, reduce risk, and drive smarter, faster healthcare delivery.
Moving Beyond Paper: Reimagining Device History for a Digital Era
In the world of pharmaceuticals, precision and compliance are non-negotiable. Every product manufactured by BD goes through a rigorous process that includes detailed documentation of the operators, machine settings, sourced components, and batch validation steps. Historically, this data was captured manually—on paper—leading to inefficiencies, the risk of human error, and added overhead for audits and quality assurance.
Recognizing the limitations of legacy processes, BD Medical – Pharmaceutical Systems selected Trinet Technologies to help digitize and streamline its production documentation through a cutting-edge electronic Device History Record (eDHR) system. Trinet brought deep expertise in digital engineering, regulatory compliance, and cloud-based transformation for the life sciences industry.
The Trinet Approach: Building a Scalable and Compliant eDHR Platform
Trinet’s team worked closely with BD stakeholders to design and implement a secure, cloud-enabled eDHR system capable of meeting the strictest regulatory and operational requirements. The platform integrates seamlessly with production machinery, pulling data in real time and guiding operators through each step of the manufacturing process.
This digital solution:
- Eliminates manual documentation and replaces 90% of paper-based records
- Reduces documentation effort by approximately 50%
- Lowers business validation load by up to 25%
- Ensures complete traceability of each production batch
- Improves operator confidence through intuitive, guided workflows
The eDHR system was rolled out across six major BD manufacturing plants, with rapid adoption and positive feedback from on-ground personnel. The interface was designed to support day-to-day activities while increasing productivity and process transparency.
"Our work with BD Medical – Pharmaceutical Systems exemplifies how intelligent digital solutions can replace legacy systems, strengthen compliance, and lay the groundwork for next-gen manufacturing in the life sciences sector.”
A Foundation for Sustainable, Smart Manufacturing
In addition to improving operational efficiency, the eDHR initiative supports BD’s sustainability and compliance goals. By digitizing their batch documentation process, BD significantly reduced paper usage, contributing to their broader environmental targets. Real-time data also enhances audit readiness, reporting accuracy, and traceability—helping BD meet global standards with ease.
The flexible architecture of the solution allows for easy integration with future technologies like IoT, advanced analytics, and AI-based predictive monitoring, enabling BD to scale the platform across additional facilities and product lines.
Scaling the Impact Across the Enterprise
What began as a transformation for a select group of processes is now expanding across BD’s global operations. With Trinet Technologies as a long-term partner, BD is creating a connected, intelligent manufacturing ecosystem designed to adapt to evolving industry regulations, accelerate innovation, and improve outcomes for patients and healthcare providers worldwide.
The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to digital excellence, operational resilience, and life sciences innovation.
