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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...
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...
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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...