Editorial

Medical Device Packaging

With the growth of the Medical Device Industry, the need for Sterilizable Packaging , Barrier Packaging , and other packaging requirements for medical devices is increasing . The performance and regulatory requirements makes it essential for medical device manufacturers, packaging converters and material suppliers to be aware of important packaging issues involving both design and manufacture...

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Cover Story

Why Medical Device Packaging Fail ?

Medical device packaging plays vital role in safety and quality of Medical Devices. Companies that package and ship medical devices are responsible for the health and safety of patients. Some of the common mistakes which result in the failure of Medical Devices are explained...

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Testing & Validation Of Medical Device Packaging

Dr. R. Rangaprasad, Business Head, Packaging360

The article highlights : Key Considerations for The Development of Medical Device Packaging, Complying with packaging requirements is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer, Notable changes to ISO medical packaging standards as well as Testing Processes for Medical Packaging Design...

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Packaging Material Vendor Evaluation For Medical Device Manufacturers

Mr. Sanjay Shah, Director, Unikal Consultants

The article covers basics of packaging material regulatory requirements for medical device packaging and how to evaluate the vendor. Technical information for specifications is based on the EN ISO standards and FDA guidelines as well as vendor evaluation requirements as per ISO 13485...

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Bits & Pieces

• Going Green: The latest sustainability trends in medical packaging
• Usability, Sustainability Becoming More Relevant in Medtech Packaging
• Thermoform Packaging Powered by Digital Watermarks
• How Do Recycled Materials Fit with Healthcare Packaging?

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Quality

Biomaterial Basics: An Introduction to Biocompatibility and Biostability

Choosing the right polymers for your medical device is a complex process, including testing, quality control and compliance decisions. During material selection, one of the more common considerations original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will encounter is the performance of the polymer in a biological environment. The article defines biocompatibility and bio stability for medical polymers...

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Global Market : Medical Device

Preparing For Global Markets : Classification of your device - The starting point

Mr. Amit Dave, M. Pharm, MBA, Former CEO - Brazil Operations/ Vice President Export – Zydus Cadila/Claris Lifesciences

Understanding and classifying your device correctly is the first step for going ahead for overseas registrations. The article explains how various Regulatory Authorities are classifying Medical Devices in their countries...

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Global Trends

• Drug-Coated Balloons Are Emerging As the Alternative to Metal Stents

• Advance Prefill Able Plastic Syringe Technology: BD To Partner Mitsubishi Chemical Partner For Innovation

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AiMeD & Regulatory Updates

• Centre Set To Send Medical Device Policy for Final Nod

• Govt reconstitutes National Medical Devices Promotion Council

• AiMeD Writes To PM For Separate Medical Devices Dept

• CDCO Releases Draft Guidance Documents On IVD Medical Devices To Help Transition To License Regime

• To Regulate Medical Devices In India, Govt To Create 219 Jobs For Senior Officials, Drug Inspectors

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Industry News

• Import Of Medical Devices Up By 41% In Fy22

• CDSCO Issues Alert On Baxter’s Blood Purification Device Hemoperfusion Cartridge

• Medical Device Companies Gear Up To Make Kits To Test Monkeypox

• Wipro GE Healthcare, Boston Scientific Join Hands To Provide Cardiac Care Solutions In India

• Hypak, A New Contender In Flash-Spun Metamaterial Market (including Medical Device Packaging)

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Product Gallery

• AseptiQuik STC Series to Its Line of Steam-Thru Connectors

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Did You Know?

• 3 Common Misconceptions About Medical Device Packaging

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Events

• Medicall : September 17-19, 2022, New Delhi