Online Tutorial

Offline processing

In general, all scans captured with the FMD Speed Scanner are immediately forwarded to the FMD server and processed there. The records are then checked at the NMVS and the check result is displayed in the scan history and on the FMD Speed Scanner.

Unfortunately, it cannot be ruled out that the Internet connection between the FMD Speed Scanner and the FMD server is faulty. This can have various reasons:

  • The capturing software on the FMD Speed Scanner is not working properly or the FMD Server is not responding.
  • The technical equipment on site is disturbed.
  • The FMD Speed Scanner’s connection to the Internet is temporarily disrupted.

The most common cause is an often only short interruption to the Internet. This can happen if not all areas of the warehouse are covered by the local router or if scanning has to take place in a location that is unsuitable for wireless transmission, e.g. in the cold store.

On the FMD Speed Scanner

If the connection to the Internet is lost, the FMD Speed Scanner detects this immediately. On the handheld device, the status changes to Offline (visible in the bottom line) and a yellow warning icon with a short explanatory text appears.

Nevertheless, the FMD Speed Scanner remains operational. Data is recorded, work does not have to be interrupted. All codes captured during the offline phase are saved in the handheld device itself; under no circumstances data records are lost. The number of codes captured in this phase is shown in yellow in the bottom bar.

However, the operational functionality is limited. As there is no access to the Internet, the data cannot be transferred to the FMD server and direct processing by the responsible NMVS is also not possible.

As soon as the Internet connection is re-established, all data records recorded and temporarily stored in the FMD Speed Scanner are transferred to the server. Depending on the amount of data, this may take a while.

Further Processing in the Scan History

All data records transferred by the handheld device after the offline phase is ended are displayed in the scan history. This data can be recognised by the missing ticks in the ONLINE column and the status of the pack. As there is no information about the status of the pack from the NMVS, the status is marked as unknown.

ATTENTION: The FMD operations recorded during the offline phase are NOT executed. Since it is not known how long the unit was offline and because a replacement scan may have already been performed, the subsequent execution of FMD operations is left to the user.

If the entries marked as offline are sent to the NMVS, this must be done by scanning them again. However, the packs are no longer needed for this.

First filter the packs marked as offline.

Click the first filtered line. The detailed data for this scan will appear. Among other things, you will see a 2D matrix code. This code can be scanned with the FMD Speed Scanner as if scanning from the pack. Scan this code with the desired FMD operation. The scan results in a new entry in the Scan History.

The navigation arrows in the top right-hand corner can be used to jump immediately to the detail view of the next offline pack. These arrows are active until the last offline pack has been reached.

Lean FMD with all the trimmings

medAspis Lean FMD covers all requirements for connecting your company to the NMVS responsible for you for the purpose of falsification checks in accordance with the EU Falsification Directive 2011/62/EU and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/161.

And much more…

Our FMD Speed Scanner

The mobile FMD Speed Scanner is extremely user-friendly with its touchscreen and is full of surprises. Here are some of its features explained:

Offline

Scanning continues even without internet. Codes are stored and processed later.

Batch Control

Monitors batches and products in real time and reports deviations immediately.

Stop on Error

The scanner stops instantly on error. Scanning continues only after confirmation.

Complete Capture

A control number shows missing packs instantly. Just rescan the last row – everything is recorded.

Scan Accelerator

The scanner scans while the server verifies in the background for maximum speed.

Double Scan Filter

Duplicate scans are detected and filtered automatically – no manual checks required.

Our Lean FMD System

Das medAspis Lean FMD System ist das Gehirn hinter dem FMD Speed Scanner. Hier werden alle Scan-Ergebnisse gesammelt und weiter verarbeitet.

User Management

PIN-protected profiles control access and allowed FMD functions securely.

Open data concept

All scan data is available for further processing and export.

Local Language

System interface and NMVS messages are displayed in your local language.

Hierarchical Aggregation

Packs, cartons and pallets are logically and transparently linked.

Export Aggregations

Aggregations can be shared easily or provided to customers.

Aggregation

Groupings with a unique aggregation code for secure processing.

Groupings

Links packs with delivery note, customer or carton.

Raw data is retained

Original codes and full NMVS responses are stored completely and permanently.

IT Interface

Web service interface for direct access to all system data in JSON format.

Long-Term Data Storage

All scan data is archived for at least five years.

FMD in Real Time

Verification is performed directly at scan via NMVS with instant feedback.

Reporting

Custom reports by product, batch or time period.

Scan History

Complete overview of all FMD activities as an audit trail.

Control Panel

Central system control with access to all data.

Our powerful
Alert mManagement

mit medAspis Lean FMD können Sie auf kritische Fälschungsalarme reagieren. Fehlalarme werden verhindert, die übrig gebliebenen kritischen Fälle werden sicher erkannt und können verarbeitet und dokumentiert werden.

Alert Team

Expert support for all questions related to counterfeit alerts.

Alert Reporting

Structured documentation of all critical alerts.

Handling Instructions

Clear instructions for operators and supervisors in every alert case.

Alert Overview

All critical alerts clearly displayed in the control panel.

Alert Poster

All critical situations explained clearly at a glance.

Safe Dispense

Additional verification before decommissioning returned packs.

Extended Double Scan Filter

Zeitfenster bis zu 2 Stunden – ideal für Pausen und Schichtwechsel.

Some of our customer references

medAspis Lean FMD is used throughout the entire pharmaceutical distribution chain, from the manufacturer to the wholesaler to the local pharmacy or hospital. Parallel distribution also relies on medAspis due to its high throughput.

We are proud to present some typical applications used by our customers. If you have any other ideas, please contact us. We can make almost anything possible.

FMD Briefings: Further processing of scans

Here in the FMD Briefings, we explain how medAspis Lean FMD can be usefully integrated into your daily workflow.

And how to transfer Data into the own IT landscape.

Full integration into the WMS of a 3PL

A leading pharmaceutical logistics provider uses medAspis Lean FMD because of its high scanning speed and flexibility. Fully integrated into the WMS, including the customer’s own scanner, the FMD process runs seamlessly in operation.

Our customer is one of Europe’s largest pharmaceutical logistics companies. medAspis Lean FMD was chosen for its extremely high scanning speed and flexibility.

medApsis Lean FMD is fully integrated into the customer’s own WMS; the entire FMD process runs seamlessly in operational mode and is controlled entirely by the WMS.

Even the scanning process is carried out using customer-certified handheld scanners, with the medAspis software specifically adapted to ensure a consistently high scan rate.

Omeprazole from the mail-order pharmacy

Omeprazole is over-the-counter, but subject to FMD. Through medAspis aggregation, wholesalers scan these medicines in advance. This keeps processes fast, FMD-compliant and cost-effective.

Our customer is a mail-order pharmacy that exclusively sells over-the-counter medicines, including omeprazole. Although available without a prescription, omeprazole is subject to FMD requirements. Due to low demand, the necessary scanning process places a strain on the pharmacy’s highly optimised operations.

To increase efficiency, the pharmacy obtains omeprazole in bulk via the medAspis aggregation system. The wholesaler scans the packs in advance, delivers them in bulk and labels the boxes with a medAspis aggregation label. Upon receipt of the goods, the pharmacy simply scans this label and the packs inside are automatically deactivated in accordance with FMD regulations.

As a result, omeprazole can be integrated into the mail-order pharmacy’s regular processes without individual scanning. Aggregation has only a minimal impact on wholesalers and significantly simplifies pharmacy processes – with a clear cost advantage.

Delivery between own branches

For internal transport, medAspis aggregation enables rapid FMD verification in goods receipt. One scan replaces thousands of individual scans – securely, quickly and without re-entry.

Our customer operates branches throughout Europe. Internal goods movements are also subject to FMD verification. The medAspis aggregation system enables considerable time savings.

The packs are scanned in the outbound warehouse and stored in the Lean FMD system. When goods are received in other countries, the data is retrieved from the shipping carton or pallet using an aggregation code – without the need for rescan.

Aggregation works across all packaging levels: medicine pack, carton and pallet. A single scan of the pallet label captures all contained cartons and packs, replacing thousands of individual scans. The aggregation code is transport-secure and cannot be used by third parties.

Parallel export in Spain

A parallel distributor uses medAspis for FMD verification and batch control in a single scanning process. The FMD Speed Scanner automatically stops when the target quantity is reached – for complete and batch-pure bundling.

Our customer operates in parallel distribution in Southern Europe and purchases medicines from pharmacies and wholesalers. The packages are assembled into batch-pure bundles on an order-by-order basis and delivered to parallel importers in Northern and Western Europe.

medAspis enables simultaneous FMD status verification and automatic batch control in a single scanning process. The target quantity is defined in the control panel, and the FMD Speed Scanner automatically stops when the target quantity is reached. This ensures that the correct number of identical products and batches are always delivered.

Destroying large stocks

A parallel trader uses medAspis Lean FMD for secure destruction. Save Dispense first checks the status and only deactivates active packages – this prevents false alarms and suspicion of counterfeiting.

Our customer is active in parallel distribution and specialises in narcotics. These are subject to particularly strict regulatory requirements and must be sorted out and destroyed more frequently than average – including FMD deactivation.

Since many packs have an unknown FMD status, incorrect deactivation quickly leads to reports of suspected counterfeiting. With medAspis Lean FMD and the save-dispense function, the current status of each pack is checked first. Active packs are correctly marked as destroyed, while those that have already been deactivated remain unchanged. This prevents false reports.

The integrated reports enable customers to document all processes transparently for the supervisory authorities.

Data transfer to SAGE

A parallel distributor transfers FMD scan data directly into SAGE via aggregation. All serial numbers are imported automatically – for reporting and customer communication.

Our customer operates in parallel distribution and transfers all relevant FMD scan data into the SAGE ERP system for further processing.

To achieve this, the customer uses Lean FMD’s aggregation function. All serial numbers are scanned and aggregated at goods-in. In a second step, the SAGE system scans the aggregation codes on the carton labels and retrieves the data via the Lean FMD interface. All serialization data is automatically transferred into SAGE for reporting and customer information.

Transparent returns processing

A parallel importer uses serialisation to assign each pack to a customer. Returns are only accepted if the delivery was previously made to that specific customer.

Our customer is a parallel importer that delivers directly to pharmacies. The high-priced products are scanned and serialised before shipping and clearly assigned to a customer.

In the case of returns, checks are carried out to ensure that the pack was actually delivered to this customer beforehand. Only confirmed deliveries are accepted as returns; otherwise, acceptance is refused. This reliably prevents misuse and false returns.

Aggregation for Hospitals

An international generic drug manufacturer supplies German hospitals with data accompanying the goods. medAspis provides hospitals with the aggregation module free of charge.

Our customer is an international generics manufacturer. For supplying German hospitals, an aggregation process compliant with the German “accompanying data delivery” regulation has been implemented. Hospitals receive already serialized packs and no longer need to scan them.

As many hospitals are not yet able to use aggregation systems, medAspis provides its aggregation module free of charge so they can also benefit from scan-free deliveries from this manufacturer.

Medicines for company infirmaries

A Spanish wholesaler supplies ambulances with medicines via affiliated pharmacies. The logistical process is simplified through aggregation.

Our customer is a Spanish wholesaler supplying prescription medicines to on-site medical units via a network of local pharmacies, in line with national regulations.

With the introduction of the Falsified Medicines Directive, pharmacies would normally need to scan and deactivate each pack individually. To reduce this workload, the wholesaler delivers pre-scanned, aggregated shipments. Pharmacies only scan the aggregation code on the carton, and all contained packs are automatically and FMD-compliantly deactivated.

Aggregation codes for hospitals

A Polish wholesaler uses medAspis Lean FMD for hospital aggregation. A single scan automatically transfers and deactivates all serial numbers – a simple process and an advantage in tenders.

Our customer is a Polish wholesaler using medAspis Lean FMD to provide aggregated codes for hospital deliveries. In Poland, hospital supply contracts are awarded via tenders, where offering aggregation is a strong competitive advantage.

With aggregation, hospitals no longer need to fully scan deliveries. They simply scan the carton aggregation code, and all serialization data is automatically transferred and deactivated. The medAspis system is already widely used in Poland by leading wholesalers.

French medicines for Africa

A French exporter uses medAspis for aggregation. A scan of the aggregation label marks all packs as exported – if they are canceled, they can be reactivated by scanning them again.

Our customer is a French exporter supplying EU-approved medicines to Africa. The French packaging can be used directly in many African countries without relabeling.

The products are often sourced from other wholesalers and are scanned and verified at goods-in. medAspis stores the serialization data and aggregates each carton with an aggregation label. At export, a single label scan marks all contained packs as exported. If a deal is canceled at short notice, the packs can be reactivated by scanning the label again.

Parallel export from Spain

A Spanish spot trader delivers pre-scanned goods with an aggregation code. A scan automatically transfers all serial numbers of a pallet to the customer’s system – quickly, completely and without individual scans.

Our customer is a Spanish spot trader acting as an intermediary and leveraging price differences within the domestic market. To make his goods more attractive, he pre-scans all packs and transmits the serialization data together with the physical shipment.

At goods-in, the customer only needs to scan the aggregation code on the pallet. This automatically transfers all contained serial numbers into the customer’s system — carton by carton, pack by pack. A single code is sufficient for the entire pallet.

Working in parallel import

A parallel importer uses Lean FMD for goods-in verification and re-serialization. High-speed scanning, batch control, ERP integration and OBP registration ensure secure and efficient processes.

Our customer is a parallel importer. We support two key processes.

At goods-in, packs are verified, counted, and checked for batch consistency using high-speed scanning. Scan orders are loaded into our FMD system from Microsoft Dynamics Navision. Only if all data matches are the orders closed and transferred to the ERP. Before production, the data is verified again based on the stored records — without rescanning.

In the second step, all decommissioned packs are assigned new national serial numbers via labels. The packs are scanned per order and the new serials are registered via the onboarding partner (OBP).

Generating serial numbers

A manufacturer serialises small quantities by hand labelling. medAspis Lean FMD scans the finished packs and transfers the data directly to the OBP – quickly, flexibly and without its own serialisation line.

Our customer is a well-known manufacturer with a very small product volume. Setting up a dedicated serialization line is not economical for these few packs. Instead, serial number labels are printed and manually applied to the packs.

With medAspis Lean FMD, the finished packs are scanned and the data is transferred directly into the manufacturer’s onboarding system (OBP). The customer values the high scan speed and the flexibility of the system for related projects.