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Materials for preformed rigid-tray packages.

R Pilchik1

  • 1Techmark Group, Cherry Hill New Jersey 08034-1921, USA. RonP@Netreach.Net

Medical Device Technology
|July 1, 1999
PubMed
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This study evaluates materials for rigid medical device packaging trays. It provides requirements, material properties, and a cost model to guide selection for optimal packaging solutions.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Packaging Engineering
  • Medical Device Manufacturing

Background:

  • Medical device packaging is critical for product safety and integrity.
  • Rigid preformed trays are commonly used for sterile medical device containment.
  • Material selection impacts packaging performance, cost, and regulatory compliance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess materials suitable for rigid preformed medical device packaging trays.
  • To outline essential material requirements for medical packaging applications.
  • To provide a cost-analysis framework for material selection.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of common packaging materials.
  • Analysis of material properties relevant to medical device packaging.
  • Development of a cost model for comparative material assessment.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key material properties including barrier, strength, and sterilizability.
  • Summary of suitable materials such as PETG, HIPS, and Tyvek.
  • Demonstration of cost-per-part analysis for informed material choices.

Conclusions:

  • Proper material selection balances performance, cost, and application needs.
  • The cost model aids in optimizing material choices for rigid trays.
  • Informed material selection enhances medical device packaging efficacy and value.

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