Do I Need Special Packaging For a Medical Product
Packaging for a medical product may appear to be the same as those of non-medical products, but they have different standards and may be made of different materials. For instance, bottles, vials, jars, and flexible packaging may be of a similar design and shape, but may have been treated differently. Medical products, because of the fact that they are used for medical and healthcare purposes, have to be packaged in special clean rooms and may require sterilization before or after packaging. Some medical products may be packaged in the conventional manner, if they have to be sterilized just before use – though by and large, most medical products now come packaged in a ready to use condition.
Special packaging for a medical product
Medical products are of many kinds. They include drugs and materials for use by patients and healthcare providers, hospitals and medical care facilities, diagnostic laboratories and research laboratories. Then there are medical devices of various types including kits and trays, orthopedic devices, endoscopic devices, cardiac care devices, ophthalmic products, catheters, and more.
Packaging material may be made of metal, glass, different plastics, wood, cardboard, or paper. The packaging for a medical product must be such that it offers:
- Superior barrier protection that protects against moisture, light and air.
- Protection against any kind of biological contamination like germs and bacteria or adverse elements.
- Safeguards against physical damage.
- Safety against any contamination via the packaging material.
- Correct and appropriate information on its label to meet regulatory guidelines.
Often special packaging of medical products has to be customized, designed, and made according to the product. Some companies also look for environmentally friendly packaging or recyclable packaging that improves sustainability, but not at the cost of usability of the product.
For the right packaging of a medical product, simply contact M. Jacob & Sons. We are specialists in pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging and also provide turnkey solutions for all sectors. We source all the packaging materials from numerous global suppliers and can offer competitive pricing and on-time delivery for the packaging of your products. We also offer an in-house design team if you want special custom designed packaging for your medical products.
