by clare | Mar 9, 2022 | Medical Pouch Sealer
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Applying a Vacuum or a Vacuum and Gas Flush to a Pouch Many manufacturers have questions about applying a vacuum only or a vacuum and gas flush to a pouch. In this blog post, we’ll explain: The most common applications for applying a vacuum...
by clare | Nov 28, 2021 | CeraTek, Medical Pouch Sealer
How does a CeraTek pouch sealer create a seal? A CeraTek pouch sealer is designed to seal a package made from laminated or mono-layer flexible materials, and it creates a seal by applying heat and pressure to the pouch for a set amount of time. A pouch like this is...
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...
