Managing Medical Device Packaging

Managing Medical Device Packaging

Managing medical device packaging can be a cumbersome and tricky job these days.  The world of sterile packaging is very strict and must be in order to protect patients, doctors, tests and test results.  Medical device packaging must be done to standard every time in order to insure safe and reliable results.  As the new 11607 works to harmonize a world standard in medical device packaging, expect to see new packaging materials but most importantly, new packaging machinery designed specifically to meet the spirit of ISO 11607. Because of the strict regulations in this industry it is growing even more important to find medical device packaging systems that meet regulatory expectations and are cost efficient for your company.

Managing sterile packaging of medical devices can be made simpler with the right packaging equipment that can meet more needs than just that of packaging.  The rigorous testing and standards that must be met are in place for a reason and because they must be met every time for all packaging needs it makes sense to find a medical device packaging system that will meet many, if not all, of those needs in one machine.

What to Look for in Medical Device Packaging Machinery

Managing your medical device packaging can be done much more simply if you can meet many needs with one packaging machine.  Because most medical device packaging companies must do both visual and physical testing on their packaging it makes sense to use a medical device packaging machine that will accommodate and make it possible to meet both of these needs. Machines such as our MS-451PV that incorporate sealing, visual inspection, and destructive peel testing. This is a whole packaging solution for medical device manufacturers..  Having the ability to manage both visual and destructive testing with one machine makes sense and finding a machine that can meet both these needs also makes sense.  While having both visual and physical testing standards met in one machine, it is also an asset to have the ability to stop production easily in order to inspect the progress of your medical device packaging. Utilizing wholly integrated packaging machines that perform the sealing, the visual inspection and the destructive peel testing encourages companies to test regularly. Perhaps one of the biggest management challenges to medical device packaging is instituting a program that assures regular testing and inspection of the critical seal area. Indeed, when a machine incorporates a scheduling function on the microprocessor, managing medical device packaging becomes much more simple.

Integrated testing of your medical device packaging provided by the equipment you use can be an asset to your production and extremely cost effective. The ability to stop, test, program and inspect the packages that are being sealed by your machinery will provide a one stop medical device packaging machine for your company.  The type of machine that has the ability to stop packaging production because of seal failures in order to wait for a proper personal inspection will save money, supplies and time which are all very valuable in any industry.

Quality control in the strict industry of sterile packaging can be challenging as it becomes increasingly strict.  Having the right equipment for this regulated industry will help your business and production of medical device packaging function at its best.  It is important to have efficient, durable and reliable machinery that will not only meet the standards of regulation but also make managing your medical device packaging easier. The FDA can issue a 483 if medical device packaging personnel are not managing periodical maintenance of the machine. Many companies have not adhered to a cogent schedule for their PMs and that obviously can risk your entire medical device packaging program. Therefore, medical device packaging machines need to be simple to service, calibrate and repair in order to keep your medical device packaging program on track.

Managing Medical Device Packaging