A TECHNO-ECONOMIC NEWS MAGAZINE FOR MEDICAL PLASTICS AND PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

Vol. 32  No. 3  May - June 2024

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Accuprec Research Labs Pvt. Ltd., India
Ambica Medicare Engineering, India
Bry-Air Asia Pvt. Ltd., India
Nu-Vu Conair Pvt. Ltd., India
Celanese Corporation, India
CLS Pvt. Ltd., India
Carclo Technical Plastics Pvt. Ltd., India
ET Elastomer Technik, Germany
Eewa Engineering Co. Pvt. Ltd., India
I-Kare Polyalloys Pvt. Ltd., India
KLJ Group, India
Lubrizol Advanced Materials India Pvt. Ltd.
Map Industries, India
Milliken & Company, India
GLR Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., India
HighRichja Precision Extrusion Machinery Co. Ltd., China
PVC Colouring Compounding & Processing, India
Qosina, USA
R.R. Patel Gases (P) Ltd., India
Raumedic AG
SMC Medical Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd., India
Tekni-Plex India Pvt. Ltd., India
Yizumi India

Airways Surgical Pvt. Ltd., India

Alpha Medicare and Devices Ltd., India
Alpha Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd., India
Angiplast Pvt. Ltd., India
Beacon Plastics, India
Delux Surgical, Inida
International Certification Services Pvt. Ltd., India
Jain Rubbers Pvt. Ltd., India
Life-O-Line Technologist, India
Leelavathy Medical Device Company, India
SEC Global Consulting & Initiative LLP, India
SkyValue, India
Surgi Pack India Pvt. Ltd.
Amigo Surgi Care Pvt. Ltd., India
Apex Medical Devices, India
Jimit Medico Surgicals Pvt. Ltd.
Morrisons Lifecare Pvt. Ltd., India
National Healthcare, India
Pharmadocx, Inida
S. Nath & Co., India

Unikal Consultants, India

Editorial

Medical Device Packaging
 
It is undoubtedly clear now that packaging for a medical device is almost as important as the device itself. It plays a key role in safely delivering specialized treatment to patients. Most single use, sterilized medical devices can be opened with a high degree of confidence that it has remained sterile throughout storage, handling and transportation.
 
Regulatory authorities also recognize the critical nature of sterile barrier or primary package by considering them components or accessories to the medical device. Some of the important aspects regarding medical device packaging highlighted under cover story in this issue include:...

 

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Cover Story

Development and Manufacturing of Primary Packaging and Medical Devices
The conceptualisation, development and manufacturing of primary packaging in the pharmaceutical industry require a meticulous and multi-disciplinary approach to ensure that the products meet the highest standards of safety and efficacy...

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Innovations in Medical Device Packaging: Meeting Industry Demands
With advancements in technology and increasing demands for safety and efficiency, the landscape of medical device packaging is constantly evolving. The article explores seven key trends shaping the Medical Device Packaging Market...

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Medical Packaging And Thermoforming Automation
Originally driven by stringent quality requirements and the need for high levels of repeatability, automation has brought other benefits to medical packaging producers, including...

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Industry Cluster

AMTZ Collaborates With SPE INDIA Medical Plastics Division
Santosh Kumar Balivada - AMTZ Co-ordinator for SPE INDIA MEDICAL PLASTICS DIVISION & CEO, Additive Manufacturing, AMTZ...
Being one of the pioneer and the largest MedTech Zone in India with a cluster of 120 companies executing over 600 Projects and hundreds of Medical Devices being produced at one place , SPE INDIA has decided to collaborate with AMTZ...

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Materials

Recent Advances in Medical Plastics
Falgun Jani - Business Head, India Region, Freudenberg Medical
With recent cutting-edge advances in polymer science, processing technologies & confluence of different scientific streams, the medical plastics are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in medical and healthcare...

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Technology

Nanocomposite Dental Materials
IIT Roorkee & UnivLabs Tie Up For Commercialising Technology Related To Ureteral Stents
PLA a Prescription for Sustainable Healthcare Packaging

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Global Trends

IFPMA Supports Plastic Materials And Components For Safe And Effective Medical Production Along With Circular Economy
Several leading pharmaceutical companies are committed to reducing the impact of plastic waste through the adoption of recyclable and biodegradable packaging ma....

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How Antimicrobial Packaging Is Transforming The Healthcare Industry
The use of antimicrobial packaging in the healthcare industry is further fuelling product sales. Rising awareness of consumers on hygiene and packaging of medicines is aiding the market growth...

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Global Market - Medical Devices

Venezuela Medical Devices Market
Mr. Amit Dave - M. Pharm, MBA, Former CEO – Brazil operations/ Vice President Export - Zydus Cadila Claris Lifesciences
A high risk-high reward market , Very high import dependence for medical supplies, The key to success – the right local partner...

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AiMeD & Regulatory Updates

  • Govt Revisiting Standards For Medical Devices Considering Evolving Technology In Medical Sciences
  • Govt Launches Meditech Stackathon To Give Big Push To Medical Devices Manufacturing
  • DCGI Emphasises Need For Sample Test For Standards For Medical Devices And IVDs
  • Centre Launches DBT-Handbook On Bio-Design For Medtech; To Push Make In India
  • Dop Launches Portal And Constitutes ICPMR For Implementation Of R&D Policy
  • PLI Scheme For Medical Devices Attracts Investment Of Rs. 959 Crore Till April 2024

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Industry News

  • Dialysis Firm Nephroplus Gets 8.50 Crore From Quadria
  • India Poised To Benefit From US Tariff Hikes
  • NPPA Revises Ceiling Price Of Coronary Stents In Tune With WPI Growth
  • Kotak Alt To Invest Rs 400 Crore In Medical Device Maker Biorad Medisys
  • Medtronic Appoints Mandeep Singh Kumar As Vice President Of Medtronic India

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Product Gallery

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Press Release

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Did You Know?

About Evaluating Microbial Barrier Qualities of Medical Device Packaging
Medical device packaging requirements include all aspects of device packaging, including labelling, sterilization, and package materials. Microbial challenge testing plays a crucial role in the assessment of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging. Its primary objective is to determine the packaging’s ability to prevent the entry of microorganisms, thereby maintaining the sterility and integrity of the products throughout their lifecycle...

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In a Nutshell....

“If you think compliance is expensive - try non-compliance"

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 -Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General
Paul McNulty

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