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Dye Penetration Testing is Changing. Are You In The Know?

As of January 4, 2021, Triton X-100, the wetting agent used in the dye leak solution for ASTM F1929 and […]

April 8, 2021

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Alternative Sterilization Methods to EO

EO (ethylene oxide) is the most common sterilization method for porous medical device packaging. The primary concern with EO is […]

March 25, 2021

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What Does Sterile Packaging Mean To You?

March 10, 2021 is the inaugural celebration of Sterile Packaging Day! To celebrate sterile packaging and the medical device packaging […]

March 8, 2021

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USP <671> Adds Alternative Test Method for Determining MVTR

USP <671> was recently revised to include an alternative test method for determining moister vapor transmission rate (MVTR) using water […]

February 18, 2021

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PCL’s Original Staff Celebrate Their 5 Year Anniversaries

We are all about good company culture at PCL. Each of our colleagues brings something different to the table and […]

January 22, 2021

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What to Look For in a Packaging Validation Lab

One of the most important aspects of a sterile medical device product launch that often gets overlooked is medical device […]

January 8, 2021

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Internship Life at PCL!

This week we are sending off our Packaging Engineering Intern, Matt Harmon. We first met Matt at the MSU Packaging […]

December 10, 2020

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New Symbols for Sterile Packaging

The Sterile Barrier Association recently created and validated new symbols for Sterile Barrier System (SBS) configurations for sterile medical devices. […]

December 3, 2020

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Can Peel Strength Be Substituted with Burst Strength Data?

It is not uncommon for clients to inquire about potential substitutions for packaging validation. The most recent question of this […]

November 19, 2020