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Medical Device Packaging Biocompatibility

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Update time : 2025-03-18

For medical devices that come into direct contact with patients, packaging is particularly crucial. In particular, the biocompatibility of medical device packaging materials directly affects patient health and safety. Therefore, testing various indicators of medical device packaging materials is essential, especially biocompatibility testing.

 

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Biocompatibility Requirements for Medical Packaging Materials

The latest ISO 10993-1 standard mentions that packaging materials in contact with the product must be included in the evaluation process. This requirement arises because medical devices are often in prolonged contact with packaging materials, raising concerns about potential extractables and leachables transferring to the device. As a result, chemical analysis of packaging materials is necessary for evaluation.

 

Additionally, packaging materials that directly contact medical devices must undergo a biological safety assessment. Relevant guidelines can be found in ASTM F2475-20. Furthermore, if the medical device is used for pharmaceutical packaging, compliance with USP <87> Biological Reactivity Tests, in vitro and USP <88> Biological Reactivity Tests, in vivo is required. These tests classify materials into Class I–IV based on invasiveness or implantability, ensuring material safety and reducing overall product risk. Moreover, the cleanliness of packaging materials is closely related to product cleanliness, making particulate residue a critical factor for consideration.

 

Potential Risks of Non-Compliant Packaging Materials

If non-compliant medical device packaging materials come into short-term contact with the human body, they may cause toxicity, irritation, teratogenicity, and localized inflammation at both the cellular and systemic levels. Long-term exposure may lead to genetic mutations, teratogenic effects, or even carcinogenicity. When in contact with blood, such materials could cause coagulation abnormalities and hemolysis.

 

Therefore, all materials used in medical device packaging must undergo biocompatibility testing. China JJR Laboratory is certified to conduct biocompatibility testing and biological evaluations for medical device packaging materials, including toxicological assessments. We welcome inquiries regarding our services.


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