by clare | Jul 28, 2021 | Blog, CeraTek, Medical Tray Sealer
What is tray sealing? Tray sealing is a packaging process that binds a flexible, die-cut lid to a pre-formed, rigid tray that contains whatever it is that needs to be packaged. Usually, the lid is made from thin material such as Tyvek, laminated foil, paper, or film,...
by clare | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog, CeraTek, Medical Pouch Sealer
How to select a vendor for heat sealers for medical pouches With so many types of heat sealers and ancillary features available today, the process of choosing for the right vendor can seem a bit daunting. Here are the key capabilities you need to look for: First, it’s...
by clare | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog, CeraTek, Medical Pouch Sealer
Validation of heat sealers using IQ, OQ, and PQ Heat sealers must be validated before they can be used in production. This validation is a three-phase process. The first phase is the IQ, which stands for installation qualification. During the IQ, the medical device...
by clare | Jul 5, 2021 | Blog, CeraTek, Medical Pouch Sealer
Medical pouch seals must be optimized to maintain sterilization In the medical device manufacturing field, sterility is a fundamental concern. If a medical device needs to be sterile for use, it must be delivered to the end user in a sterile condition. Otherwise, the...
by clare | Jun 28, 2021 | Blog, CeraTek, Medical Pouch Sealer
Medical pouches can be made from various materials, including Tyvek ®, nylon or mylar-based materials, metalized films, different types of coated foils, LDPE or LLDPE and medical grade papers. Manufacturers choose which kind of material is best based on the specific...