Efficient Management of Controlled Substances in the Lab Animal Research Facility

The use of controlled substances in the laboratory animal research facility is strictly regulated. Laboratory and veterinary staff who store and utilize controlled substances at their facilities must comply with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations. Authorized agents are directly responsible for the storage and security and of all controlled substances on site, and they find it increasingly difficult to manage the process effectively, which includes maintaining accurate and detailed inventory records to ensure compliance.

The UID Controlled Substance Inventory System (CSI-360) was specifically designed to improve security, ensure compliance and facilitate the management of controlled substances. Our solution focuses on diversion control, where other systems merely dispense the drugs. The CSI-360 combines a two-part authentication process, novel software and RFID tracking technology to provide secure access and 100% accurate recording of all controlled substance use in the animal research facility. All records are captured electronically for a precise account of all cabinet access and activity, saving time and eliminating data entry errors.

The CSI-360 provides enhanced security features and paperless recording for efficient inventory management of controlled substances and other valuable items in the lab animal research facility.

  • Efficient Management

    The CSI-360 can help you efficiently handle controlled substances within your facility, optimizing workflow and reducing administrative burdens.

  • Accurate Record-Keeping

    The system eliminates manual data entry errors, ensuring that your records are consistently accurate and complete in full compliance with regulations.

  • Enhanced Security

    The CSI-360 fortifies your security measures and controls access to controlled substances, safeguarding these critical assets.

  • Comprehensive Recordkeeping

    The system allows you to maintain detailed records of all controlled substance activity in your animal facility, enhancing transparency and accountability.

  • Mitigated Risk

    Explore how the CSIS helps minimize the risk of drug diversion and prepare for DEA inspections, ensuring that your facility remains in full compliance.

Enhanced Security to Protect Your License

  • Secure access with electronic lock and dual authentication to prevent unauthorized access
  • Complete accountability of all cabinet activity, including shortages and misuse
  • Accurate recordkeeping and audit trails to prevent theft, ensure compliance and avoid fines

Increased Efficiency to Maximize Productivity

  • Reduce manual labor with automatic and precise tracking and recordkeeping
  • Eliminate data entry errors with paperless recording
  • Optimize the appropriate inventory needed on hand
  • Fast and easy access to inventory reports

Unique Capabilities

  • Secure access with two-factor validation

  • Authorize or restrict user access

  • Accurate inventory of all contents

  • Paperless recording for accurate documentation

  • Automatic and electronic tracking from acquisition to administration

  • Detailed reports: inventory, activity, user access and more

  • All documents are easily retrievable and readily available for DEA audits

  • Network multiple cabinets

The CSI-360 gives peace of mind to license holders by preventing unauthorized access, theft, and drug misuse

System Specifications

  • Cabinet/Safe (optional): use your existing DEA-certified cabinet

  • Electronic lock: software-controlled, secondary lock for extra security

  • Windows surface PC with SQL database and inventory management software

  • Key card, fob or wristband for fast and touchless user access

  • RFID reader for user access and item identification

  • Digital scale for accurate tracking by weight and density

  • RFID labels for unique identification and tracking of stored items

Compatible with all cabinets, safes, refrigerators, and freezers from most manufacturers

Our solution is designed to integrate with existing narcotics lock boxes to eliminate the painful process of DEA recertification. We provide an electronic locking mechanism, RFID technology for secure user access and asset identification (fob, key card or wrist band; RFID scanner and labels), a digital scale for precise measurements, a Windows Surface computer and inventory management software to enable efficient tracking and recordkeeping for controlled substances.

PC w/software & RFID reader

Electronic lock

Digital scale

Vials with RFID lables

Simple Process. Easy to Use.

Each item or drug container is labeled with an RFID tag which the user scans to record key information about the item. For assets such as controlled drugs, the process of recording drug use is controlled by scanning the RFID labels and either weighing the container, or manually entering the amount used. All records are captured electronically to ensure 100% accuracy of drug inventory, as well as to facilitate documentation and reporting. Extra security access is implemented by combining lock or key access with RFID user badges with pictures and PIN codes, which ensure 100% accurate entry/exit recording.

1. Label asset and user

2. Secure login with two-factor validation

3. Remove, scan and weigh the item

4. Record notes

5. Use item and weigh to record used amount

6. Return item and close door

Paperless Recording and Easy Access to Inventory Reports

Most research facilities store controlled substances in a combination-lock safe or cabinet with a one- or two-key security system in place that can only be accessed by authorized personnel. The use and record-keeping process relies entirely on manual data entry, which is labor-intensive and susceptible to miscalculations and human errors. The CSI-360 provides enhanced security features and paperless recording to facilitate the inventory management process for controlled substances. Our solution provides automatic inventory tracking capabilities, eliminates manual data entry errors and reduces the amount of time and labor needed for tracking DEA logs, inventory logs and supplies. Reports for all cabinet activity, such as user access, drug amount or volume used, or times of access, are all easily retrievable and readily available for DEA audits or other needs.

Managing Controlled Substances doesn’t have to be a daunting task!

The CSI-360 is designed to improve security, ensure compliance, eliminate data entry errors, and facilitate the management of controlled substances in the animal research facility.

Save time and costs associated with manual logging and recordkeeping

Maintain accurate and comprehensive records per compliance regulations.

Reduce the risk of drug diversion and DEA inspections.

Ideal for tracking highly valued assets or items that require controlled access or strict inventory record, such as controlled drugs, surgical implants, laboratory reagents and supplies, and more.

Inventory Management Software Screenshots

Software Improvements – Oct’22

  • Improved navigation and user experience

  • New dashboard for quick reference to user history and used items

  • Automatic inventory alerts when low thresholds are reached

  • Access to drug product statistics – counts, volume, and usage over time

  • Improved data filtering by Date Range and Cabinet

  • Improved multi-user authentication and permissions

  • Updated inventory screen with new filters and viewing options

  • Updated controls for improved visibility and touch screen navigation

  • Updated and improved "Inventory Audit" screen

  • Ability to email reports directly from cabinet

  • Updated History Screen to view sessions, statistics and full cabinet history