Packaging 15200
November 5, 2005
Originally Published MPMN November 2005
Outsourcing Outlook
Packaging
Contractor Provides Packaging Design, Manufacturing
A firm provides medical OEMs with complete project management for contract manufacturing and packaging. Medical device packaging design is available, as well as prototyping, validation, and sterilization guidance. Pouch manufacturing and form-fill-seal technologies, such as thermoforming and sealing operations using rigid and flexible materials, are offered. Consultation services in material selection, biocompatibility, sterilization validation, aging, and shelf life are also available for customers.
Advanced Concept Innovations LLC, Lakeland, FL
www.advancedconceptinnovations.com
Contractor Offers Packaging of Sterile and Nonsterile Devices
A contract manufacturer supplies assembly, packaging, and sterilization services for sterile and nonsterile medical devices. The company provides complete support from product prototype to full production. Bag, pouch, and tray packaging are available. Custom packaging designs or modification of existing designs are offered, as well as custom kit and tray wrapping, and blister pack and medical tray sealing. Class 10,000 cleanrooms and complete packaging and sterilization validation services are also available.
Surgical Technologies Inc., St. Paul, MN
www.surgicaltechnologies.com
Manufacturer Specializes in Packaging Tubing Assemblies
A provider of custom medical assembly and packaging services focuses on packaging silicone and PVC tubing assemblies. The company's Class 10,000 cleanroom features laminar-flow benches and medical-grade sealers. Sterilization can also be performed using a variety of methods. Tyvek pouches or thermoformed trays are used for packaging. The company also offers solvent bonding, barbed connections, and ultrasonic cleaning.
IPAX Inc., Englewood, CO
www.ipaxinc.com
Package Design Offered for Bag or Extension Sets
A contract manufacturer provides package design for products ranging from bulk nonsterilized to individually sterilized items. The company can design a package to fit a customer's bag or extension set designs. Options include flexible pouches, polybags, sealed and foil soft blister packs. Each package can be labeled with the customer's company name and logo. Instructions for product use can also be included on the package. The firm has more than 2000 customizable bag and tubing set designs.
Advanced Scientifics Inc., Millersburg, PA
www.advancedscientifics.com
Shrink-Wrapping and Packaging Services Available
A company offers contract manufacturing and packaging of medical devices. Its packaging services are performed inside Class 10,000 cleanrooms. Bag sealers and roller sealers are among the equipment used in the packaging process. Products can be packaged in thermoformed trays, Tyvek pouches, or production boxes. All items are shrink-wrapped prior to shipment.
Specialized Medical Devices, Lancaster, PA
www.specializedmedical.com
Company Offers Peelable Pouches and Heat-Sealed Packaging
A provider of packaging services offers barrier and nonbarrier medical-grade peelable pouches, as well as heat-sealed tray and lid packaging. Form-fill-seal flexible and rigid put-ups can be used for high volume applications. Vacuum- and gas-flushed packaging is available for controlled-atmosphere packaging. The company fabricates all medical-grade trays in-house. Certified suppliers are used for peelable pouches, heat-seal coated Tyvek lidstock in sheet or roll, fabricated particulate free foam, folding cartons, and corrugated shippers. Package formats are available using both rigid and flexible bottom webs. In-line printing is available on a variety of top webs, including heat-seal coated Tyvek and papers.
J-PAC Corp., Somersworth, NH
www.j-pac.com
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