ARTICLES & NEWS
News and Medical Device Packaging Insights from Pro-Tech Design & Manufacturing
Medical Device Packaging 2022: Year in Review and 2023 Outlook
As a medical device contract packaging and assembly company, we work with many different medical device companies across the country. This gives us a unique vantage point, and we see many different situations and types of companies throughout the year. Here are some...
What is ASTM F1980 and Why Should You Care?
What is ASTM F1980 and Why Should You Care? For medical device packaging, one essential criterion is that the packaging you choose protects the device and maintains its sterile integrity over the shelf-life of the product. ASTM F1980 is the industry standard that...
Fundamentals of the CAPA Quality Process
An Introduction to Medical Device Contract Manufacturing A good medical device contract manufacturer must have a rigorous quality system in place to ensure that the device is protected and safe for use. Part of that system should include a detailed corrective and...
How to Navigate an Audit During a Pandemic
For anyone in the medical device industry, ISO Audits are stressful enough and there is a lot riding on them. However, in the current situation, now you add the challenges of a pandemic and remote communication on top of it. As part of a recent renewal audit for our...
PRO-TECH Design Purchases Minnesota Contract Manufacturer
PRO-TECH Design & Manufacturing, Inc. is returning to its roots in Minnesota. With the acquisition of Surgical Technologies, Inc. (STI), PRO-TECH owners are deepening ties to their home state of Minnesota. The founder and CEO, Pam McMaster, started her career in...
The Essentials of Medical Device Packaging Validation
Packaging validations are a critical part of the overall medical device packaging process. Validations ensure that the packaging material, sealing processes, handling and distribution meet appropriate standards to protect the integrity of the packaging and its...
NEWS
PRO-TECH Named to “Top Packaging Company” list by MedTech Outlook!
MedTech Outlook, a medical device industry publication, announced its annual winners for the “Top Packaging and Sterilization Companies”. PRO-TECH Design is one of the featured winners and the company is spotlighted on the cover of the November 2020 issue. The...
PRO-TECH featured in Device Alliance Podcast!
The Device Alliance, an Orange County, CA-based medical device network, interviewed Pam McMaster (CEO) and Aaron Swanson (President) for their podcast. It was a great conversation and covers a lot of topics related to medical devices and packaging. Pam and Aaron talk...
Borate 2 Grand Opening!
We are excited to share that after several months of planning, painting and prep, we have officially moved our medical sewing department into our new building – Borate 2. This new space increases our total capacity by 25% and will create additional room and...
Meet Marlene Vasquez, PRO-TECH Design’s new Customer Service Supervisor
One of the core operating principals at PRO-TECH Design is Customer First. We take great pride in providing personal, responsive service to all of our customers. And, to that end, we are excited to announce that we have reorganized our customer service department to...