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The Importance Of Medical Device Packaging

to simply contain theproduct.
However, for medical devices, there
are other functionsthat the package
serves; it provides protection,
identification,processability, ease of
use, andspecial applications for device
useand presentation. A basicknowledge
of the product's use,dimensions, shape,
and specialcharacteristics (e.g. sharp
edges,points, fragility, etc.); distributio
nenvironment,application, andbarrier
requirements are essentialto selecting
appropriate materialsand effectively
designing the finalpackage.

A sterile medical devicemust have:
Sterilization: Provide theability to
terminally sterilize thedeviceby one or
more methods without degrading the
material.
As per “Data Bridge Market Research the sterility of instruments andimplants. •Shelf Life: Ensure the stability of the
“ , Global Medical DevicePackaging The resilient packaging must also meet material as a barrier throughout the life
Market is expected to rise from its rigorouslabelling standards to meet cycle of the product.
initial estimatedvalue of USD 27.25 regulatory requirements.Regulations
billion in 2018 to a projected value of do not just ensure monitoring and •Environmental: Barrier to moisture, air,
USD43.99 billion by 2026, registering a controlling ofdevice quality, it also bacteria, oxygen, light.
CAGR of 6.17% in the forecastperiod ensures that the packaging used issafe •Physical: Provide dynamic protection,
of 2019-2026. Asia Pacific Medical and effective at keeping the contents resist impacts and abrasion, and offer
Device PackagingMarket is expected to clean and germfree. structural support.
reach USD8,892.6 million by 2024, from In a study carries out by a leading
USD5,054.4 million in 2016 growing packaging material company , itwas Looking to the importance of the subject,
at aCAGR of 7.4% in the forecast found that 10% of medical device recalls the cover storyhighlights following
period2017 to 2024. important aspects regarding Medical
are attributable topackaging failures DevicePackaging:
This rise in market value can beattributed and 31% of those are due to a hole in
to innovations inpackaging products thepackaging. •Salient Aspects Of Medical Device
offering andservices. The medical Pharmaceutical and medical device Packaging
devicedevelopment is not limited to packaging must meet strictspecifications •Quality Management Of Packaging
thedevices themselves, but alsoextends to ensure patient safety. After Materials For Pharmaceuticals and
to their packaging andlabelling. specificationdevelopment, medical Medical Devices
While medical devices aredeveloped packaging is subjected to rigorous •Selecting the right Contract Ethylene
under rigorous qualitycontrols, packages testingprocedures during which Oxide Sterilisation Facility
that housethem are also subjected precise requirements and specifications
torigorous validation processes.The can be tested and confirmed, or, if Anti-Counterfeiting Packaging
packaging used to seal and deliver medical needed,rejected and redeveloped. Technology For Medical Devices.
devices istested to ensure it will protect
In most cases, packages are intended

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