HomeNon-destructive leak testing for rigid and flexible packagingThe standalone Sepha Multi-Q offers a range of tests for multiple container types, including sachets, pouches, bottles, vials and more.Keren SookneDirector of Editorial Content Healthcare PackagingNov 20th, 2018 For more info, visit Sepha.com.Companies in this articleSepha USAThomas PackagingVideos from Sepha USAView all videosNon-destructive Leak test for Blisters down to 5µm - Sepha VisionScan 3DCCI Testing | Vacuum Decay down to 1 micron | Sepha Multi-Q HDSmall blister pack machine, 21 CFR Part 11 compliant - Sepha EZ Blister+HomeFDA Releases White Paper on Quality Management MaturityThe new white paper discusses developing a framework to evaluate the QMM of pharmaceutical manufacturing sites and the benefits of a rating system.Business IntelligencePharma/Medical Device Companies Projecting Expansion for 2022Results of a Q1 2022 report from PMMI show that the pharmaceutical/medical device industry is expecting the most growth, followed by other, personal care, food, and beverage.HomeThe Hidden Healthcare Crisis: Family Caregiver BurnoutProviding care for an elderly or disabled individual can be both time consuming and stressful, but with the right kind of solutions, caregiver burnout doesn’t have to be a given.HomeInnovation Not Keeping Pace With Sustainability DemandsOEMs and CPGs agree that right now, packaging and processing technology hinders any significant sustainable solutions. Consumers and brands want it yesterday, but how?HomeGreat Resignation Driving Employee PoachingIt’s a buyer’s market for job seekers as 81,000 left manufacturing from Aug. 2020 through Aug. 2021. Manufacturers are climbing over each other to poach workers to meet increases in production.Sponsored5 ways to embrace sustainability in healthcare packagingIdentify improvement opportunities at every stage of your packaging’s lifecycle. The time to act is now!SustainabilityMedical Device eIFUs: Hurdles to OvercomeLive from the[PACK]out: Regulations, regional acceptance, and validated packaging configurations all play a role. The challenges aren’t insurmountable but will require efforts from the packaging community.HomeunPACKed with OEM Podcast: Femininity in ManufacturingListen as Stephanie Neil outlines the challenges for women in manufacturing with “Steel Toes and Stilettos” authors Kathy Miller and Shannon Karels.HomeHackers Shift Focus to Packaging and ProcessingPervasive new technology increases entry points for cyber attacks. Discover cybersecurity solutions at PACK EXPO International (Oct. 23-26; McCormick Place, Chicago).HomeConsolidation Threatening CPG-OEM RelationshipsThe shift in the CPG-OEM relationship from transactional to strategic collaboration has hit a snag.Medical device/PackagingKiiP Tackles Wicked Problems in Package Material StabilityWhat began as a chat over coffee has led to work on a hypothesis and a white paper with far-reaching potential in saving time and resources in medical device packaging stability testing. Efforts were presented at the[PACK]out's inaugural event in Austin.Sponsored5 ways to embrace sustainability in healthcare packagingIdentify improvement opportunities at every stage of your packaging’s lifecycle. The time to act is now!HomeAMERIPEN: ‘New Recycled Content Mandates Doomed To Fail’An examination of legislation meant to boost demand for PCR reveals lawmakers are not considering the full implications of these requirements and the other industries that compete for demand.HomeFDA Permits Marketing for Test to Improve Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe Lumipulse test is intended to measure the ratio of β-amyloid 1-42 and β-amyloid 1-40 concentrations found in human cerebral spinal fluid.Packaging/FillingTurntable Machine Packages Prefilled SyringesImplementing new equipment for a customer packaging prefilled syringes, Sharp implemented a machine offering energy efficiency, flexibility, and easy handling.Business IntelligenceQuotables and By the Numbers: May 2022Quotes and stats in healthcare packaging and logistics, from distribution to sustainability and beyond...Package designPrefilled Enteral Pouch Wins Highest 2022 FPA AwardThe EnteraLoc is a 510(k) FDA-approved enteral device designed for tube-fed patients. It’s a flexible spouted pouch with a leak-proof seal, for direct-connect delivery of nutrition in a safe and convenient manner.Traceability/SerializationUnleashing QR Codes’ Potential in HealthcareQR codes can link consumers and patients to dynamic engagement, education, authentication features and more. Here are 12 examples of how brand owners can unleash the potential of QR codes for life science and personal care applications.RegulatoryFDA Issues New Guidance to Increase Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Clinical TrialsThe agency’s focus on inclusion in trials for all medical products aligns with Biden Administration’s Cancer Moonshot goal of addressing inequities and beyond.Sustainability9 Sustainability Initiatives in Healthcare Packaging: Earth Day 2022While there are numerous important cross-industry initiatives, this year we’re taking “official Earth Day 2022” to highlight the rise in partnerships targeting sustainability specifically in life sciences and healthcare.