Sterile Protection for Medical Devices
Our microbial barrier solutions are used throughout the medical market in the packaging of sterile products and devices. Proper packaging of medical devices is critical for reducing hospital infection rates. Effective microbial barrier packaging ensures that infection-causing microbes do not penetrate and pass through to the medical device prior to patient use.
Our solutions include breathable and non-breathable microbial barriers. The former are porous and allow for the ingress and egress of atmospheric and sterilization gasses. This is necessary for several sterilization methods, such as ethylene oxide (EO) and steam. Principally constructed from Tyvek® or paper, these barriers must present a tortuous path to prevent microbial migration.
In contrast, our non-breathable barriers are non-porous and less likely to allow microbial ingress. These films and laminate solutions are typically more compatible with gamma or e-beam radiation.
Most medical packaging uses a combination of our breathable and non-breathable barrier solution webs to allow for the broadest range of sterilization options and design configurations.
Choosing the right breathable, peelable web for your sterile barrier application depends on your product’s distinct requirements. By understanding your seal strength needs, toughness, and durability requirements, sterilization method, etc. TekniPlex Healthcare can help you choose the optimum material.
