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5 ongoing challenges for UDI
5 ongoing challenges for UDI
May 23, 2017
Many of FDA’s Unique Device Identification requirements have already phased in. The labels and packages of Class III and Class II medical devices, for instance, must now bear a UDI.“But UDI is not over,” says Ardi Batmanghelidj, President and CEO...
UDI gets helping hand from serialization solutions provider
UDI gets helping hand from serialization solutions provider
Mar 08, 2017
As medical device companies work to ensure compliance with Unique Device Identification, they’re still dealing with on-going tasks such as ensuring package integrity. A vision solutions provider believes it can take on both tasks. At WestPack 2017...
Marking plastics directly for UDI and more
Marking plastics directly for UDI and more
Feb 22, 2017
To help medical device manufacturers meet Unique Device Identification (UDI) rules as well as satisfy other marking needs, RTP Company has introduced laser-markable thermoplastic compounds. The materials can be used for packaging as well as for...
When it comes to serialization, don't overlook printing
When it comes to serialization, don't overlook printing
Oct 11, 2016
As 2017 deadlines for pharmaceutical serialization draw near, Steve Wood, president of Covectra (www.covectra.com), has seen an increase in activity. “The large pharmaceutical companies decided years ago to get started, but some smaller companies...
Best practices in serialization
Jan 20, 2016
Seven essentials can help companies execute serialization strategies across multiple product lines, multiple packaging lines, and regional markets around the world.The world of pharmaceutical packaging is replete with confusing and disruptive...
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