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Medical device packaging regulations have changed.  The new ISO 11607-01 standard has just been published, bringing a change in compliance requirements for medical device manufacturers and packaging professionals. DDL West understands that keeping abreadst of industry changes is difficult.  This is why we are offering a series of free ISO 11607 Revisions Webinars to ensure that your medical device packaging does not fail when it enters the testing lab. Attend Webinars 1 & 2 on-demand:       The New Revised ISO 11607-01       ISO 11607 Revisions - Understanding Clause 6 Register for the final Webinar in this series:       ISO 11607 Revisions - Implementing Clause 6 Choosing a package testing laboratory can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with packaging for critical medical devices.  How do you know whether you can trust your current medical device package and product testing laboratory?  DDL West has put together a checklist outlining the key questions you should ask yourself about your current lab. Please pass this newsletter onto a colleague who may benefit from quarterly medical device packaging industry updates. Sincerely, Michael B. Foster DDL West Package Engineer VP & Treasurer of IOPP Southern CA Chapter

Industry News

Medical Device Packaging Requirements Have Changed! The new ISO 11607-01 standard for validating packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices has just been published.  Medical device manufacturers and packaging professionals should understand the implications of these revisions for their medical device package testing projects. Read Patrick Nolan's article "What Do ISO 11607 Revisions Mean To You?"

PackAdvice

Does Your Package Testing Laboratory Provide Guidance & Education In Changing Industry Regulations? Package testing compliance regulations are continaully being updated and it can be overwhelming for packagers and manufacturers to keep up-to-date with changing requirements. A good package testing laboratory will not only educate you in what you need to know about complying with package testing regulations, but it will also alleviate your stress.  You should be able to trust your testing laboratory to keep you up-to-date with changing requirements so that you do not have to worry about missing something important. How do you know whether you are working with a testing laboratory you can trust? Read "Are You Working With The Right Medical Device Package Testing Laboratory?"