Get Ahead with Thermoformed Medical Device Packaging Solutions
In the medical industry, packaging must do more than just protect the product. It must also ensure the cleanliness and sterility of the device. Because of its versatility, thermoforming has become a method of choice for creating medical device packaging solutions. In this blog, we’ll explore what thermoforming is and how it can benefit your business.
What is Thermoforming?
Thermoforming is a popular manufacturing process used to create tight-tolerance plastic packaging in bulk. This method involves heating a plastic sheet until it becomes pliable, then forming it over a mold to create a specific shape. Once the plastic cools and hardens, it retains the shape of the mold. After cooling, the packaging is trimmed before being sent to its final destination.
This manufacturing process is extremely popular for all kinds of industries, but it’s especially helpful in the medical industry. It can be used to create everything from trays to blister packs, and more. Here are some of the benefits you can expect from thermoformed medical device packaging solutions:
Advantages of Thermoformed Medical Device Packaging Solutions
Customization and Design Flexibility
Medical devices come in a variety of shapes and sizes, meaning the packaging must precisely fit the contours of the product. Thermoforming can create highly customized packaging solutions that protects the device and prevents moving during transport. This “right-size” packaging can also help cut down on logistics costs, as it reduces weight.
Regulatory Compliance
Complying with industry regulations is paramount within the medical industry. Thermoformed packaging can be created within ISO-grade cleanrooms to help maintain a contamination-free environment until the device is used.
Additionally, thermoforming allows for sterilization processes, which ensures patient safety. Materials like medical-grade polymers are commonly used in thermoforming to create packaging that supports sterilization processes such as gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide, and more.
Cost Efficiency
When compared to other manufacturing methods, thermoforming can be the most cost-effective option. It often involves fewer materials, less energy, and shorter production times. Additionally, the final product is extremely lightweight. This can help you save on logistics costs without sacrificing the integrity of the product.
Eco-Friendly Options
When you opt for thermoformed packaging, you can benefit from new eco-friendly options that weren’t available previously. At Orange Packaging, we can add biodegradable technology into our plastics, allowing them to degrade within one to five years. Without this technology, the plastic would take up to 500 years to completely decompose.
Once our plastic is disposed of, the polymer molecules are consumed by naturally occurring bacteria. The bacteria secrete enzymes and hydrolyze the polymer chain, converting the plastic to biogas, water, and biomass. This allows the plastic to break down completely, leaving no microplastics behind. This additive is 100% organic and FDA-certified and has met all EU safety requirements.
Work with Orange Packaging for Your Medical Device Packaging Solutions
If you’re in need of medical device packaging solutions, turn to the Orange Packaging team. We can handle everything from the initial packaging design to the final shipment, allowing you to focus on other revenue-generating tasks. When you partner with us, you get a team that’s always looking to improve operations, ensuring you get the best products on the market.
Since 1950, we’ve been providing exceptional products and services to customers just like you. With over 150,000 square feet of manufacturing space featuring over 10 production lines, we can meet even the tightest schedules. Trust us to deliver quality packaging products and services, every time.
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