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Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee (MDPTC)
MD&M West, Anaheim, CA 2010
Session 103 Medical Packaging Update
Karen Greene – Task Group Chairperson
Life Packaging Technology LLC
MDPTC
Mission Statement
Forum for discussion, exchange and development of information on issues that affect them in areas of organization, problems and technical issues, regulations, standards and new technologies within the Medical Device industry
MDPTC
Vision Statement• Provide the latest information on national and international regulatory requirements as they affect the packaging of medical devices.• Provide a forum to voice the device industry packaging position on issues that affect them.• Provide education to new members entering the medical device area of package engineering.• Provide a timely list of tools and documents (guides, test methods and standards) that are helpful when performing the tasks related to the package engineering of medical devices.• Exchange non- proprietary information regarding new materials, equipment and systems, which can improve the overall performance and quality of the medical device packaging industry.• Act as a liaison for technical and regulatory updates between organizations of mutual interest such as AAMI, ISO, ASTM, ISTA and the U.S. F&DA.
MDPTC
Committee Scope
• Medical Device Packaging Systems• Sterile Barrier Medical Packaging Materials and Processes• Medical Device Packaging and Sterilization Relationships and Interactions• Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines Affecting the Packaging of Medical Devices• Labeling and Instructions for Use (IFU's) Issues• Medical Packaging Equipment• Medical Device Package Testing
MDPTCActive Task Groups
• ESD Bob Vermilion, RMV Technology Group•Labeling Dave Olson, Advanced Web•Liaison Activity---- Industry Standards and regulatory Activities Hal Miller, Pace Solutions LLC•Education Jennifer Neid, T.O. Plastics, Jennifer Blocher, Sealed Air•Sustainability forming, Mike Scholla, DuPont Medical Packaging
MDPTCOfficers:
Co-Chairs: Alison Tyler(Beacon) and Russell Darley(Smith and Nephew)
Education: Jennifer Neid(TO Plastics)
Program Chair: Peter Schmitt, Montesino
Ombudsman: Brian Flynn(Alga Sealed Air)
Treasurer: Jennifer Griffin(Medtronic)
Membership/Secretary/Webmaster: Eric Carlson(Adilas)
Task Group Chair: Karen Greene(Life Packaging Technology)
MDPTCUpcoming Events Meeting scheduled for March 2 -4 at HealthPack 2010, Sheraton Gunther Hotel
www.healthpack.net ER Nurses Panel ---real time packaging feedback
Join CommitteeFirst, become a member of IoPP www.iopp.org
• contact – Alison Tyler, Co-Chair
– 585.249.0218
– Russell Darley, Co-Chair
• websitewww.iopp.org Technical Committees Medical Device Packaging Tech
Committee