ARTICLES & NEWS
ARTICLES
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...
Sterile Packaging for Medical Devices: A Comprehensive Guide
In the healthcare industry, maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and sterility is not just a recommended practice, it's an absolute necessity. For medical devices that come into direct contact with patients, their sterility directly impacts patient safety and...
The Regulatory Requirements for Medical Device Packaging Validation
The world of medical device manufacturing relies heavily on the crucial role of packaging. It serves as the first line of defense, protecting delicate and intricate devices while ensuring their integrity during storage, transportation, and ultimately, patient use. ...
Considerations for Medical Device Packaging Design
Medical device packaging is more than just an outer shell. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the devices' safety, sterility, and user experience. From understanding the unique needs of end users to evaluating the characteristics of the devices themselves, every...
NEWS
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...
PRO-TECH Design is Proud to Sponsor CHOC Walk 2023
PRO-TECH Design & Manufacturing, Inc. is proud to join the list of sponsors supporting CHOC Walk 2023. Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) is a premier health system that provides compassionate and customized care to children in Orange County, CA. “We wanted...
PRO-TECH Design Celebrating Anniversary of STI Acquisition
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIF (May 22, 2023) – One year ago, PRO-TECH Design & Manufacturing, Inc., acquired Surgical Technologies, Inc. (STI) of St. Paul, MN. The combined company is a full-service, ISO 13485 certified medical device contract manufacturer with...