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Salient Aspects of Medical Device Packaging
In addition to the tests
mentioned above, other types of simulations can be
performed, including:
• Compression tests
using simulation equipment to measure the resistance of a
package to compression forces.
• Rotational impact and drop tests in simulation
systems to measure the protective capabilities of the
package in a laboratory setting.
All of the aforementioned
requirements must be taken into account when deciding on
the medical packaging design. These processes are
aimed at detecting potential risks
linked to the distribution cycle with the
purpose of redesigning or optimizing the package. This
leads to a higher safety for the goods and a reduction in
costs associated with damages during transportation.
References:
1. The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging
2. www.safeloadtesting.com
3. www.packagingdigest.com.
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Dr. R. Rangaprasad is a
polymer & packaging professional with over 25 years’
experience . At present He is Business Head at Packaging
360, A comprehensive knowledge service provider platform.,
involved in Training, Consultancy & conferences.
He has served as
Consultant at Indian Institute of Packaging Mumbai & as
Director at SIES School of Packaging / Packaging
Technology Centre, Navi Mumbai.
Dr. R. Rangaprasad. is
a chemical technologist by training, from the prestigious
UICT, Mumbai and holds B.Sc (Chemistry), B.Sc (Tech.),
M.Sc.(Tech) & Ph.D.(Tech). Degrees.
After obtaining his
doctorate degree, He began his career in the R&D
department of Polyolefins Industries Limited (PIL), in
1992. During the three year stint, he worked on
stabilization protocol of polyolefins, notably, HMHDPE &
EVA copolymer. He also gained expertise in the application
areas of HMHDPE related to packaging films, raffia tapes,
and pipes. He also setup the compounding project of PIL’s
filled & reinforced polypropylene at R&D & was responsible
for scale-up & market development of mineral–filled PP &
PE & glass reinforced PP for various end-use sectors.
Between 1995 & 2007, He
was associated with Product Application & Research Center
of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), where he gained
expertise in stabilization of polyolefins; PE &PP,
compounding and masterbatches for various end-use sectors.
He was actively involved in developing applications in
various end use segments such as automotive, appliances,
medical, wire and cables, packaging, infrastructure etc.
During this tenure, he published over 100 technical papers
in journals, participated in national & international
conferences, contributed chapters to books & was also
involved in evolving knowledge management & training
programme for polymer business for cross- functional
groups.
Dr. R. Rangaprasad has
served as visiting faculty from industry at UICT, Mumbai;
Amrita Vishwavidyapeetam, Coimbatore, Nirma Institute. He
was honored as UDCT –IPI Diamond Jubilee Visiting
Professor in Polymer Processing.
He has also conducted
training & knowledge workshops at leading FMCG companies
in the area of design of polyolefin materials for
packaging sector.
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