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Custom line meets the packaging challenges of a revolutionary glucose monitoring system

From tray unloading to case packing, Marchesini Group’s line upholds quality and speed in packaging Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System.

The FreeStyle Libre line runs at a speed of 60 parts per minute, packaging a sensor and applicator. Source: Marchesini Group
The FreeStyle Libre line runs at a speed of 60 parts per minute, packaging a sensor and applicator. Source: Marchesini Group

For over 10 years, Abbott Diabetes Care division has specialized in the production of glucose monitoring devices. As a part of one of the largest health care companies in the world, the organization is committed to bringing innovative technologies to people with diabetes, enabling them in better health.

Abbott recently launched its revolutionary FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System, a small glucose sensor connected to a patch worn on the skin that offers continuous glucose monitoring for 8 hours once scanned. The sensor is disposable, water-resistant, and wearable for up to 14 days.

Because of the novel nature of the device, Abbott began researching packaging lines early in the development process. “We began looking for options as soon as the form factor for FreeStyle Libre was defined. Once we knew the major components, we began sourcing packaging solutions,” says Scott House, Division Vice President, Global Worldwide Operations at Abbott’s Diabetes Care Division. “At Abbott, we are committed to excellence across all spectrums of health, including technology, innovation and science and with a revolutionary product such as FreeStyle Libre, it only made sense that we would look for leaders in innovation when it came to our partners as well. The Marchesini Group is known for revolutionizing the packaging industry and our partnership with them has enabled us to employ the latest technology.”

The FreeStyle Libre system consists of two major components that go into the packaging: the sensor and the applicator. “One of those components needs to be kept sterile, so maintaining a sterile barrier throughout the packaging process was a critical need for us,” House explains. “The packaging line also needed to be very high-speed to meet our ever-growing capacity demands. Being able to meet these critical needs for us was a key reason in us choosing Marchesini as our partner, along with their ability to meet our aggressive timelines.”

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