Webcast shares new data for packaging validations, regulatory submissions

Daphne Allen

October 11, 2017

2 Min Read
Webcast shares new data for packaging validations, regulatory submissions
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Europe’s Medical Device Regulations are ushering in some new considerations for medical device packaging. For instance, does your packaging take into account the generally acknowledged state of the art? Transportation and storage risks? Final end-user needs at the point use? 

Are your validations complete? Does your labeling include all expected symbols and Unique Device Identification? Have you addressed the possibilities for device reuse?

The impact of the EU MDR was addressed in an October 5 Webcast, “Speed Up Your Compliance Process—With Help from DuPont Tyvek.” Thierry Wagner, Regulatory Affairs Director—Europe, Middle East & Africa; and Nicole Kaller, Application & Package Engineering Specialist—Europe, Middle East & Africa, members of the DuPont Tyvek Medical and Pharmaceutical Protection Team, reviewed the new EU MDR/IVDR (Device Regulations and In Vitro Diagnostics Regulations) and explained the impact on sterile packaging.

Wagner recently contributed to the white paper, “Europe’s Emerging Medical Device Regulations and Their Impact on Packaging Decisions.” Says Wagner: “The new MDR introduces a few specific changes to the general safety and performance requirements that have to be met by packaging. There will be new labelling and documentation requirements and more scrutiny by notified bodies. The transition time is short; it is important to start as early as possible.”

Kaller also discussed the full suite of tools available from DuPont to help MDMs accelerate their product regulatory submissions and certifications.

“DuPont’s tools are based on in-depth analysis of industry regulations and MDM requirements," says Kaller. "They help you to find the data and information you need for the validation of sterile barrier systems made with Tyvek and provide valuable design and application guidance." 

Kaller also discussed the new Tyvek Technical Reference Guide, which is designed to support MDMs with the regulatory information required for technical documentation. It includes the latest data and information for Transition Tyvek 1073B, Transition Tyvek 1059B, and Tyvek 2FS. 

If you are planning to work on a gap analysis for your packaging applications versus the new MDR or you are interested in new Tyvek data, listen in to the now on-demand Webcast and question-and-answer session.

Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the now on-demand status of the Webcast.

About the Author

Daphne Allen

Design News

Daphne Allen is editor-in-chief of Design News. She previously served as editor-in-chief of MD+DI and of Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging News and also served as an editor for Packaging Digest. Daphne has covered design, manufacturing, materials, packaging, labeling, and regulatory issues for more than 20 years. She has also presented on these topics in several webinars and conferences, most recently discussing design and engineering trends at MD&M West 2024 and leading an Industry ShopTalk discussion during the show on artificial intelligence. She will be moderating the upcoming webinar, Best Practices in Medical Device Engineering and will be leading an Automation Tour at Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis. She will also be attending DesignCon and MD&M West 2025.

Daphne has previously participated in meetings of the IoPP Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee and served as a judge in awards programs held by The Tube Council and the Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council. She also received the Bert Moore Excellence in Journalism Award in the AIM Awards in 2012.

Follow Daphne on X at @daphneallen and reach her at [email protected].

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