Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer06.13.19
Packaging and sterilization services continue to be expanding fields within the medical device industry. Although some companies still rely on traditional sterilization methods and legacy packaging materials such as Tyvek and nylon, these are becoming less common for increasingly complex devices, sensitive materials, or combination products. It is also harder for traditional methods and materials to meet tougher regulatory standards. Whenever possible, medical device manufacturers (MDMs) still prefer straightforward materials and processes that are already validated and avoid modifications to standard approaches. For example, when a major material or pouch manufacturer changes materials, OEMs must work to validate the new materials.
“However, this can also be an opportunity for OEMs to look at other materials and processes they perhaps could not afford to develop in the past,” said Kathleen Feyti, technical sales manager for Packworld USA, a Nazareth, Pa.-based provider of sealing equipment for the healthcare industry. “Many customers are also looking for materials that can be recycled.”
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“However, this can also be an opportunity for OEMs to look at other materials and processes they perhaps could not afford to develop in the past,” said Kathleen Feyti, technical sales manager for Packworld USA, a Nazareth, Pa.-based provider of sealing equipment for the healthcare industry. “Many customers are also looking for materials that can be recycled.”
The “big three
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