Solving the Right Problems: How Codonics is Transforming Medication Safety in the OR

In this episode of TAG’D: Beyond the Award, host Justin Starbird sits down with Mike Kolberg, VP and General Manager of Codonics—an award-winning MedTech company redefining medication safety in hospitals.

Fresh off their 2025 TAG Award win, Mike shares how Codonics’ Safe Label System is preventing medication errors in the OR, why listening to clinicians is their best R&D tool, and how the company continues to innovate with new solutions like RFID upgrades and in-room drug waste verification. From trade show relationship-building to culture-changing tech, Codonics is proving that the best medtech doesn’t just work—it works with people.

Whether you're in hospital operations, medical device innovation, or simply fascinated by how technology is saving lives, this episode is for you!