September 2007
Med-Tech Packaging News
Selected Contents
FEATURES
Strategies for Complying with the Globally Harmonised Medical Packaging Standard
M.H. Scholla
Terminally sterilised medical devices placed on the European market now must meet packaging requirements set out in ISO EN 11607. This article provides guidance on some areas of the standard that are raising queries.
New Developments in Flexible Barrier Films
T. Fackler
Ceramic-coated materials for two-layer packaging structures and other novel products are reviewed.
Driving Cost out of Medical Packaging
K. Zacharias
To lower the cost of medical device packaging, an analysis of its packaging system including secondary and tertiary packaging and the manufacturing process is recommended.
Choosing the Right Sterile Barrier Film or Substrate
R. Neu and G. Strassmann
Working with suppliers to select a sterile barrier film
or substrate for packaging single-use devices is discussed.
Reconsider Nondestructive Package Testing
Joyce Laird
Though the med-tech industry historically has favoured
destructive package testing, there are sound reasons to reconsider nondestructive package testing systems.
