ASTM International
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ASTM Standards Meeting Update

ASTM held its semi annual meeting in New Orleans beginning October 8, 2017.  PCL attended! We were particularly keen on committee […]

October 27, 2017

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A2LA Certification Rocks

If your work involves packaging a product and requires testing, do you know if it has an A2LA certification? Should […]

October 12, 2017

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Take Aim. It’s UDI Season.

Has your company dealt with unique device labeling? As the FDA digs deeper into risks associated with sub-performing packaging labeling […]

September 29, 2017

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  • Test Validation

ASTM D4169 Vibration Profile Update

ASTM changes to the D4169 standard are officially implemented.  Major updates specifically target the random vibration profile for truck transport.  Previously, ASTM allowed users to select […]

July 11, 2017

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Sealer Validation

PCL has had numerous opportunities to work with clients validating sealer and pouch/trays so that they are ready to run […]

July 6, 2017

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  • Test Validation

Distribution Testing: ASTM Vs. ISTA

Distribution Testing Differences We often receive calls from clients that have a medical device ready togo , but haven’t assessed their distribution testing needs […]

June 24, 2017

  • Engineering
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Designs, Delays and Failures, Oh My

We are big on removing barriers and delays. If you’re in the medical device industry, you know that medical device […]

June 15, 2017

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Sustainable Medical Packaging?

As maintaining a sterile barrier is the most essential task in sterile packaging, a recent push towards sustainable packaging has […]

May 11, 2017