Medical device packaging tips

Compared to time and temperature, humidity is often overlooked in cold chain shipments. That was one of the takeaways from my recent visit to the 7th Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals conference in Philadelphia in September. On a bitter cold, dry December day in Chicago, heat and humidity issues have made an electronic visit to my laptop.

I refer specifically to a Medpedia.com source headlined, “Medical Devices that Have Been Exposed to Heat and Humidity.” Beyond safety basics, there are tips for single-use and reusable devices worth noting from a consumer’s perspective. For compliance standards and best practices pertaining to the handling, storage, preservation, and delivery of medical devices, try the various resources at Compliance Online.

For a forecast on medical device packaging through 2013, look into this Allied Development report.