ARTICLES & NEWS
News and Medical Device Packaging Insights from Pro-Tech Design & Manufacturing
Choosing the Right CMO: Your Guide to Contract Manufacturing Organizations
In today’s world of manufacturing, the decision to partner with a Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) can be a game-changer for your business. This choice is not just a matter of outsourcing production; it's about finding a strategic partner that aligns with...
ASTM Requirements for Sterile Packaging: What You Need to Know
Do you know that ASTM standards play a critical role in ensuring compliance for medical device contract packaging? ASTM International, a standards development organization with a global reach, has set the bar for quality, safety, and performance in sterile packaging....
A Deep Dive into the Autoclave Sterilization Process
Did you know that autoclaves, first invented in 1879, have become an indispensable tool in modern medicine, and one of the most used methods for sterilization in hospitals around the world? In the field of medical device packaging in particular, understanding this...
The Role of Gamma Sterilization in Medical Devices
According to the International Irradiation Association, over 40% of all single-use medical devices produced globally are sterilized using gamma radiation. This sterilization method ensures the highest standards of patient safety and the optimal functionality of...
Role of the Regulatory Professional in Medical Device Packaging
Behind every safe and effective medical device lies a comprehensive and meticulous packaging validation process. This process ensures that medical devices are protected, sterile, and maintain their intended functionality throughout their lifecycle. Regulatory...
Medical Device Packaging Validation and Laboratory Services
When you see a packaged medical device, from a simple syringe to a high-tech implant, it's easy to overlook the extensive effort that has been invested in the packaging. But that package is not just a mere container or wrapper. It's a critical component that keeps the...
NEWS
New Cleanroom Unveiled
PRO-TECH Design is excited to share that they have just opened a new Class 10,000/ISO 7-rated cleanroom at their Santa Fe Springs, CA headquarters. The new cleanroom doubles the available cleanroom environment and is certified to a Class 10,000/ISO 7-rating. The...
PRO-TECH Design & Manufacturing, Inc. Attending MD&M West, February 6-8, 2024
PRO-TECH Design will be exhibiting at the 2024 MD&M West trade show in Anaheim, CA on February 6-8, 2024. It is one of the leading medical device trade shows in the U.S. with over 1,600 MedTech suppliers, and features experts, innovations, trends, and...
The Medical Alley Podcast – A Family Business: A Conversation with Aaron and Jeff Swanson, PRO-TECH Design and Manufacturing
When PRO-TECH Design says it's a family business, it means it. Pamela McMaster founded the company back in 1980 in California, and now her two sons — Aaron Swanson and Jeff Swanson — are helping run the company. Aaron serves as president, while Jeff is the company's...
MD&M Minneapolis, October 10-11, 2023
PRO-TECH Design & Manufacturing, Inc. will be exhibiting at the MD&M Minneapolis trade show on October 10-11, 2023. “We are excited to once again participate in MD&M Minneapolis. Our St. Paul office is only 20 minutes from the Convention Center, and we...