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Lisa McTigue Pierce , Kassandra Kania | Oct 20, 2022
Packaging departments of medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers need to keep up with regulatory updates, sustainability solutions, new technologies, and major issues impacting their packaging decisions. On a regular basis, Packaging Digest finds and reposts related healthcare packaging news, videos, and opinions found on social media, with the most recent “find” at the top.
Come back often to quickly scroll through our steady stream of curated news and developments to see what you’ve missed.
Below you’ll find MedLit Solutions is Resource Label’s 25th acquisition, expected growth in medical packaging, AI replacing humans in packaging line inspections, global glass packaging market, and more.
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Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Packaging News: 2 Reasons Medical Device Outsourcing is Poised for Growth Remembering John Kalkowski Safety and Sustainability Drive Shifts in Vaccine Packaging : https://t.co/WWot6I4OFk pic.twitter.com/bb3qSH7SC2
BD and Biocorp join forces to improve adherence to injectable drugs.
BD, Biocorp Sign Agreement to Bring Connectivity, Traceability to Self-Administered Injectable Drugshttps://t.co/3RZvU6oaJB#PharmaNews #ClinicalResearchNews #BiotechNews #LifeSciencesNews #MedicalNews #HealthcareNews #PharmiwebNews pic.twitter.com/wcoHGyhCgh
Resource Label acquires MedLit Solutions.
.@Resource_Label has announced the acquisition of MedLit Solutions, which specializes in pharmaceutical packaging and printing solutions. This represents the 25th acquisition for Resource Label. #acquisition #growth #labels #pharma Details: https://t.co/RoMk3WRZlF pic.twitter.com/3JksMK0sOB
5 Key Insights on US$ 192 Bn Opportunity in Global Pharmaceutical Packaging Market: Ken Researchhttps://t.co/LwbAEtsRa2
Man vs. machine: Inspecting pharmaceutical packaging.
The Value of Artificial Intelligence Inspection for Pharmaceutical Packaging Automatic #artificialintelligence (AI) inspection devices have recently replaced human inspectors on many packing lines. Read more: https://t.co/ls5ch6kwDs#manufacturing #pharmaceutical pic.twitter.com/HOPnsj9Ip3
Potential breach of BD’s reusable metal containers
Becton Dickenson’s recall applies to 17 versions of reusable metal containers under the Genesis Sterrad brand after potential breaches were found. https://t.co/duciiFBhzE
Demand for glass packaging boosts growth.
Glass Packaging Market Size to Grow by USD 13.88 Bn, Increasing Demand from Pharmaceutical Packaging to Boost Market Growth – Technavio https://t.co/5wclLQQ5iJ #PRNewsWire #PRNewswire
TekniPlex debuts transparent recyclable blister package.
At @packexposhow @TekniPlex Healthcare to Debut World’s First Fully Transparent Recyclable Mid-barrier Blister Packagehttps://t.co/Fim2Ufg8KA#healthcarepackaging #packexpo2022 #recyclablepackaging #flexiblepackaging #pharmaceuticalpackaging #packaging pic.twitter.com/uSjB6Io27V
Medical packaging to reach $50.70 billion by 2028.
According to Facts and Factors, the Global #MedicalDevice Packaging Market size was valued at around USD 31.75 Billion in 2021 and is estimated to grow about USD 50.70 Billion by 2028. https://t.co/yNisfgOUWh
To avoid mix-ups use colored caps, say pediatricians.
@pfizer @pfizer_news Please consider reducing medical errors in your packaging decisions. https://t.co/JDbq2KVZH4
Merck expands syringe-packaging capabilities in Singapore.
.@Merck's medical equipment manufacturing facility in Singapore to make three syringe-packaging lines & HPV vaccine, as other biopharma businesses move in#Manufacturing #MedicalEquipment #Technology #SupplyChain #Biopharma Read more here: https://t.co/iohvmArDXp
Ritedose acquisition completes nebulized inhalation drug portfolio.
@RiteDose strengthens its nebulized inhalation drug portfolio with the acquisition of Arformoterol Tartrate from PAI Pharma of Greenville, SC https://t.co/7HxD3jyJPU#packaging #pharmaceuticals
COVID-19 impact on pharma packaging market.
Pharmaceutical Packaging Market 2022 Comprehensive Report: Demand Analysis with Covid-19 Impact - https://t.co/o8i8P53S2r
MSD’s new packaging facility in Singapore.
Facility upgrades complete for paperboard packaging company.
Keystone Folding Box Completes Multi-Million-Dollar Equipment Installation#pharmaceutical #packaging #expansion https://t.co/9vLQ32Gwyp
Registration is now open for our free webinar, hosted by @PMMIorg . Our experts will talk about our recyclable pharmaceutical packaging film solutions on 12th October - more information to find on the registration page. Join us! https://t.co/y0hFLOOWRc pic.twitter.com/hYtv7XLqex
IoPP’s MDPTC presentation on shipping materials that reduce EO emissions.
IoPP's Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee invites its members to a virtual presentation by Dr. Rishabh Jain," 'Consideration of alternative packaging/shipping materials to reduce EO fugitive emissions." For more information or to register, email [email protected] pic.twitter.com/IxTYEEWoIO
Medical packaging forecast for North America.
North America Medical Packaging Market Leading Players, Industry Updates, Future Growth, Forthcoming Developments And Future Investments By Forecast To 2028https://t.co/CA4U1NS3FO
Testing methods for medical device packaging.
This International Podcast Day, Network Partners recommends Karen Greene’s episode on SPOT Radio: Exploring testing methods for medical device packaging. Listen to the entire episode here: https://t.co/EXneeoqnOQ#InternationalPodcastDay pic.twitter.com/NPweWmXGFP
Compromised IV bags raise concerns over lack of tamper-evident features.
Steris builds new facility in Germany.
#Steris plans to build a new packaging and #MicrobiologicalTesting facility for medical devices in Leipzig, Germany. The facility will offer #PackagingTesting services.# More from @STERIS, HERE: https://t.co/E916YCqlDZ#MedicalDeviceManufacturing #Sterilization
South Carolina to house Pregis’ new film extrusion facility.
Pregis is building a state-of-the-art blown film extrusion facility in South Carolina. The facility will produce engineered films used in packaging for the food, consumer goods, and medical device markets. Read more here https://t.co/BDqf5MzoOI #FilmExtrusion #Pregis pic.twitter.com/zyfshMMZ95
Surgical instrument maker expands contract manufacturing capabilities.
Cardiff-based @EakinSurgical is to scale up its contract manufacturing services, helping medical device OEMs reduce costs, meet rising demand for sterile packaging and weather supply shortages https://t.co/Js4NBkqrPW
Sachet packaging to surpass $612.1 million by 2027.
Allergy medication needs relief from excess packaging.
Ethicon is first to use Eastman Renew for sterile-barrier packaging.
Ethicon To Source Eastman Renew Materials For Medical Device Sterile-barrier Packaging https://t.co/xfitcD2996 #news #stocks #stockmarketnews
Orthodontic Clear Aligner Tray Packaging | Horizon Dental Lab https://t.co/56tENys02a via @YouTube
Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Growth, Revenue Share Analysis, Company Profiles, and Forecast To 2030 | Emergen Research https://t.co/duwTjOPm7l pic.twitter.com/1M7M3996gx
Packaging engineers can learn from cardiovascular simulation center.
Surgical simulation centers serve as critical learning environments for healthcare professionals. This week, we learned more about how these centers can be used to gain important insights on medical device packaging. Read the full article on PackTalk. https://t.co/VblaMqf1kE
Bayer’s sustainability challenge, Aptar expands human factors, and more.
#Pharmaceutical & #MedicalDevice #Packaging News Bayer’s #Sustainability Challenge Aptar #Pharma Expands Human Factors Healthcare Pkg News Pkg Curiosity High Plus More #pharma #medical #packagingdesign Read all the latest news here: https://t.co/SEq75SlkEL pic.twitter.com/1ezjL7vtaJ
Can we talk about pharmaceutical packaging? This is the same medicine, different manufacturers. pic.twitter.com/95dWvl4uQ0
An OR’s guide to sterile packaging.
Sterile medical packaging research.
Sterile Medical Packaging Markethttps://t.co/mlGOlgscBz
Growth of flexile packaging market.
Medical Flexible Packaging Market Overview, Cost Structure Analysis and Forecast to 2028 - https://t.co/gSZpcrZVmE
QTS receives MedAccred global first accreditation in sterile packaging.
Status of the pharmaceutical packaging industry.
The Inevitable Growth of Pharmaceutical Packaging Industry | Amcor plc, AptarGroup, Inc., Becton, Dickinson https://t.co/K3bT6Le8Gv
JohnsByrne backs sustainability with Heidelberg press installation.
#cannabis #marijuana #thc #cannabiscommunity JohnsByrne Announces Acquisition and Installation of New Heidelberg Press CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JohnsByrne Company, a leading supplier of premium packaging and high-impact direct mail, is pleased https://t.co/pdwjXPAD8I pic.twitter.com/pdPbzCM6rd
Two Nelipak facilities receive International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus certification.
#Nelipak today announced that two of its North American facilities have received International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus certification. More from @Nelipak1953: https://t.co/WkGgzv1zUp#PackagingManufacturer #SustainablePackaging #Packaging #SupplyChain
Groundbreaking mathematical equation could transform plastic packaging production.
Groundbreaking mathematical equation that could transform medical procedures, natural gas extraction, and plastic packaging production discovered and will no doubt take its place next to 100mpg cars, WOW chips, and Segways https://t.co/C9MNiRFPPe
Meet the new COVID booster vial, same as the old COVID booster vial.
Seriously? We've had 40 years of research on medical errors, countless papers on 'latent' errors driven by design flaws, and even some lawsuits, but here we are today, still seeing new product packaging designed to ensure errors will happen.https://t.co/9IAnoA8CPc via @nbcnews
Inside drug-delivery devices, revised NDC format, and more.
Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Packaging: An Inside Look at Drug-Delivery Devices FDA Announces Proposal to Revise NDC Format Packaging Machinery Lead Times Need to Shrink My 40-Year Love Affair with Packaginghttps://t.co/KFTtkgcAmY#pharma #medical #healthcare #packaging pic.twitter.com/dV8tTB0UiO
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