Zebra DS8178-HC is a healthcare-grade wireless 2D barcode scanner built for clinical environments. It features a disinfectant-ready, medical-grade housing that withstands frequent cleaning while delivering the same fast, accurate scanning performance as the standard DS8178. The DS8178-HC is ideal for hospitals, laboratories, and pharmacies, supporting patient identification, medication administration, and specimen tracking where hygiene, accuracy, and mobility are critical.