PACKAGING DESIGN
PRO-TECH has been designing packaging for the Medical Device industry for 40 years.
Packaging Expertise
Our experience ensures that your medical device package will be both compliant and cost-effective. Our engineers specialize in rigid and flexible packaging and work seamlessly with production and our in-house laboratory to minimize time to market. We are experts in the latest design and manufacturing tools.
Collaboration
We work collaboratively with you to design the packaging that best meets the unique requirements of your device. The process is like a puzzle, and particularly with medical devices, you need a trusted partner who has put the pieces together before to avoid potential pitfalls. With this in mind, we’ll share packaging ideas to give you a sense of the options available to you – keeping quality, cost, timing and performance top of mind.
Packaging Design Process
The process typically involves a few key steps:
• Packaging Consult: We begin with a consultation to evaluate your requirements and to determine whether you need stock or custom packaging. We would consider questions like:
- Do you need a single or double barrier
- Would a pouch or tray be better?
- What packaging type and material would be most compatible with the sterilization process required?
- What label requirements are needed?
• Packaging Design: Once we agree on a preliminary design, then we’ll work on detailed drawings, provide you a fair quote, and outline how the product will be assembled in our Class 10,000/ISO 7-rated cleanrooms.
• Test Runs: We will conduct test runs to see how the packaging performs through the production process. This is a good time for customers to come see our facilities in person and see our capabilities in action.
• Validation Testing: Depending on the testing and packaging requirements for your medical device, we are adept at performing a range of validation tests. These will ensure that a sterile, protected product arrives to your customers and the end-user in pristine condition.
Contact our Sales Department today. Whether you need stock or fully customized packaging, or a combination of both, we are ready to assist.
Contact our Sales Department today. Whether you need stock or fully customized packaging, or a combination of both, we are ready to assist.
CUSTOMER CASE STUDIES
Packaging Design
Innovative Design Solutions
PRO-TECH has extensive experience in designing custom medical packaging to meet our customers’ unique needs. Medical Devices come in a variety of shapes and sizes and often require customized packaging solutions to ensure safety, durability, compliance and consistent quality.
SITUATION
A customer had been using PRO-TECH’s stock packaging systems since launch to package orthopedic implants.
Now that sales have grown, the customer wanted to reduce the footprint of the packaging and achieve a more enhanced look.
This situation called for a fully customized packaging system.
ACTION
PRO-TECH’s Engineering team designed a system that accommodated three distinct products, each with over a dozen sizes.
The solution used a common inner/outer tray and box, with retainers and interior foam to meet individual product needs.
PRO-TECH’s development team wrote and executed validation protocols for the new packaging to ensure safety and compliance.
RESULTS
All implants were successfully transitioned into the new dual tray system with no loss in quality and compliance.
Validations were completed on time and PRO-TECH’s production team continues to clean, package, label and sterilize all implants.
The customer is enjoying a new design for their medical device packaging and feedback from the field has been positive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What medical device packaging solutions does PRO-TECH offer?
PRO-TECH Design & Manufacturing provides a wide range of medical device packaging solutions that cater to the unique needs of medical device manufacturers. These include custom packaging solutions, pre-validated packaging, trays, pouches, form-fill-seal, liquid filling, and even sewn wearables.
How does PRO-TECH ensure compliance with regulatory standards in the medical industry?
At PRO-TECH, we adhere to strict regulatory standards to ensure that all our medical packaging solutions are compliant with FDA and ISO 13485 requirements. We partner closely with our customers to ensure that we are complying with all relevant regulatory requirements, and we bring over 40 years of experience to each project. We provide full traceability and each production lot is documented ensuring transparency.
What custom packaging options does PRO-TECH offer?
We offer a variety of custom packaging solutions, including custom boxes, trays, and pouches. We also offer Vacuum/Inert packaging, chemical compounding, custom inserts, and shrink wrapping. Our packaging engineers collaborate closely with clients to develop packaging tailored to their specific product requirements.
What role does PRO-TECH play in packaging design?
PRO-TECH’s expertise in packaging design allows us to design packaging that supports the unique needs of your medical device. From the initial design phase to the development of custom packaging, our team provides flexibility in design and ensures all industry standards are met.
What is the typical turnaround time for custom packaging solutions at PRO-TECH?
Because of the number of variables involved, each project requires its own timeline. The key for us is that we have an open discussion with customers at the beginning of the project, clearly map out each phase, and then identify milestones and ownership roles for each stage of the process. We also provide customers with 24/7 access to their own portal to track the progress of their project in real-time. We understand the importance of meeting deadlines, and our team works efficiently to deliver optimal solutions for each project so that it will be delivered on time.
What makes PRO-TECH a trusted partner in the medical device packaging industry?
With over 40 years of experience, PRO-TECH is a full-service supplier that offers customized, high-quality packaging solutions. We pride ourselves on developing custom packaging designs as well as pre-validated packages depending on the customer’s needs. We have received great reviews from our customers, and perhaps the greatest review is that we have maintained customer relationships for years. In fact, our initial customer from over 40 years ago, is still a customer today.