High-tech medical packaging promotes integrity

Optical clarity for packaging is important for a number of reasons. An optically clear package conveys a level of confidence in the integrity of its contents for the user. A package that has been crushed, is misshapen, or off color will incur more scrutiny by the user and delay procedures. It is imp...

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Published inHealthcare Purchasing News Vol. 29; no. 11; p. 66
Main Author Colburn, Peter D
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Nashville Endeavor Business Media 01.11.2005
Subjects
Counterfeiting
Design
Hospitals
Impact strength
Mechanical properties
Medical device industry
Medical equipment
Medical personnel
Medical supplies
Packaging
Pharmaceutical industry
Polymers
Prevention
Product tampering
Quality
Radiation
Sterilization
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Summary:Optical clarity for packaging is important for a number of reasons. An optically clear package conveys a level of confidence in the integrity of its contents for the user. A package that has been crushed, is misshapen, or off color will incur more scrutiny by the user and delay procedures. It is important that packaging not be affected by sterilization methods. For the benefit of healthcare professionals, packaging materials should not yellow or become brittle after sterilization.
ISSN:1098-3716