Originally Published PMPN
May 2003
PRODUCT UPDATE
Thermoformed TraysRigid packaging protects medical devices and components.
Device Trays
A company’s plastics plant can make trays in virtually any conceivable shape and size for its customers’ products. Designs include two-piece inner and outer double-seal device tray sets,
single-seal device trays, and multicavity device trays with extended flanges. All designing, tooling, and production is performed in-house, giving the company full control over all aspects of production, while eliminating the defects that can occur by subcontracting portions of production out to third parties. House of Packaging, City of Industry, CA; 626/369-3371;
www.hopbox.com.
Medical Trays
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A company specializes in difficult ap-plications, such as vial carrying trays for temperature-controlled environments, dental index trays, laboratory specimen collection kits, and biohazardous waste receptacles. On a regular basis, medical-grade thermoplastic parts are converted to meet FDA standards. The company’s services include consultation, design, manufacturing, and assembly. Plastic Concepts Inc., Huntington Beach, CA; 714/895-4722;
onpciline@aol.com.
Trays and Surgical Kits
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A company offers trays and surgical kits using a wide range of FDA-approved materials, including PETG, PP, polycarbonate, HIPS, PVC, and polysulfone. High-heat polycarbonate packages can be used for environmentally safe, dry heat, or autoclavable sterilization. The company can meet special requirements, such as proof of seal and heat stability. Packaging is formed in a certified Class 10,000 cleanroom environment using ap-proved materials, techniques, and a total quality management program. Merrill’s Packaging, Burlingame, CA; 650/259-5959;
www.merrills.com.
Thermoforming
A company offers custom thermoformed packaging design, prototyping, and production for a variety of medical applications. Strict control over the forming process helps ensure sterile barrier integrity and flange consistency for Tyvek sealing. In-line, high-speed, thin-gauge forming is available from 0.010 up to 0.060 in. State-of-the-art CAD and CAM software is available as well as CNC machining centers. The company has Class 100,000 cleanroom capabilities and advanced post- forming cleaning technology, static elimination, and HEPA filtration for contaminant-free product. Alga Plastics, Cranston, RI; 401/946-2699;
www.alga.com.
Custom Trays
A company offers trays specific to its customers’ needs. Benefits include quick turnarounds on prototypes, in-house tool design and manufacturing, short lead times, and a 90-day in-house stocking program. The company’s trained personnel continually test customers’ parts to ensure the highest quality with respect to clarity, thickness, and flange equality. Light-gauge plastic ranging from 7.5- to 60-mil material is available. Materials offered include PVC, PETG, HDPE, and HIPS. Algus, DeKalb, IL; 815/756-1881;
www.algus.com.
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