What are acceptable DOA percentages in the medical sector?

Carlo Leijten

Carlo Leijten is an account manager at Faes specializing in medical applications and audiovisual equipment. He helps customers in these plastics industries develop customized packaging solutions that meet stringent requirements for protection, cleanability and mobility.

DOA's

What are acceptable DOA percentages in the medical sector?

In the medical sector, even the smallest failure can have critical consequences, making acceptable DOA rates virtually zero. This article reveals why damage still occurs and how companies can move from reactive fixes to proactive, packaging-driven prevention. Discover how to reduce risks, lower hidden costs, and build a zero-defect supply chain.

DOA's

What is DOA in medical equipment and how do you prevent it?

DOA (Dead on Arrival) in medical equipment leads to costly failures, delays, and potential risks to patient care. With tailored, protective packaging solutions, these risks can be significantly reduced, ensuring safe and reliable delivery.

Total Cost of Ownership

How does reusable packaging lower your TCO in the medical sector?

Reusable packaging lowers Total Cost of Ownership in the medical sector by reducing hidden costs such as waste, damage, compliance risk, and recurring procurement. By focusing on lifecycle costs instead of purchase price, medical companies achieve higher efficiency, lower risk, and measurable ROI within 12 - 24 months.

Custom Design & Production

How do you choose the right custom packaging solution for medical equipment?

Choosing the right custom packaging for medical equipment is essential to protect sensitive devices, ensure compliance, and minimize risks across the supply chain. A well-engineered solution reduces total cost of ownership by preventing damage, improving logistics efficiency, and supporting long-term reuse.

Custom Design & Production

Which sterilization methods are suitable for medical transport cases?

Choosing the right sterilization method for medical transport cases depends on material compatibility, regulatory requirements, and intended use. By aligning design with sterilization processes, you ensure safety, compliance, and long-term sustainability.

Custom Design & Production

How do you safely transport lab specimens in controlled temperature?

Ensuring safe transport of temperature-sensitive lab samples requires strict control over packaging, monitoring, and compliance throughout the entire logistics chain. A validated, end-to-end approach prevents degradation, safeguards accuracy, and guarantees reliable test results.

Custom Design & Production

What are medical packaging?

Medical packaging ensures sterility, safety, and regulatory compliance for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Designed to protect sensitive products and maintain hygiene, it plays a crucial role in patient safety and effective healthcare logistics.

DOA's

What are the risks of poor medical packaging?

Poor medical packaging poses serious risks, including contamination, product damage and treatment delays. Faes highlights how non-compliant packaging can compromise sterility, increase costs and endanger patient safety while emphasizing the importance of ISO 11607 certified, high quality solutions.

Laws and regulations

What certifications are important for medical packaging?

Discover the key certifications for compliant medical packaging, including ISO 13485, UN transport standards, and GDP guidelines. Learn how these ensure safety, traceability, and global market access while meeting strict regulatory demands.

Custom Design & Production

How do you transport MRI components without magnetic interference?

Discover how to safely transport MRI components without risk of magnetic interference. From special packaging materials like mu-metal to optimal transport conditions - this guide covers all crucial aspects to protect valuable medical equipment. Including certification requirements and practical tips.

Packaging Management

What validation is needed for pharmaceutical cold chain transport?

This article outlines the validation requirements for pharmaceutical cold-chain transport under GDP guidelines, including design, installation, operational, and performance qualifications. It explains how to verify temperature zones (e.g. 2-8 °C, –20 °C) via mapping, worst-case testing and documentation, and when revalidation is needed after changes.

Custom Design & Production

How do you prevent cross-contamination in medical equipment cases?

This article outlines how to prevent cross-contamination in medical equipment cases by selecting antimicrobial, non-porous materials, using seamless and sealed designs, and applying validated cleaning protocols. It emphasizes the critical role of thoughtful case design, compartmentalization, and consistent disinfection to maintain patient safety.

Custom Design & Production

Which traceability systems are mandatory for medical devices?

The article explains the mandatory traceability systems for medical devices under the EU MDR and IVDR, including UDI codes, EUDAMED registration, and implant cards. It outlines phased deadlines per risk class and emphasizes the importance of accurate tracking across the supply chain to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Custom Design & Production

Why 3D scanning is essential for perfectly fitting packaging

3D scanning captures every detail of a product and enables packaging to be designed with millimetre precision. This creates a perfect fit that provides optimum protection for fragile components and makes repeat orders faster and more efficient.

Packaging Management

How do medical packaging solutions contribute to efficiency?

Medical packaging increases efficiency through optimal protection and smart use of space during transport and storage. The article shows how customised solutions not only improve safety and compliance, but also ensure sustainable cost savings and faster processes in healthcare.

Laws and regulations

How do medical packages comply with hygiene standards?

Medical packaging must meet strict hygiene standards to ensure sterility and patient safety. The article explains which international guidelines and materials apply and how validation and documentation ensure reliable and compliant packaging solutions.

Custom Design & Production

How are medical packages tested for safety?

Medical packaging is extensively tested for safety to ensure sterility, integrity and biocompatibility. Strict international standards such as ISO 11607 and FDA guidelines determine the test methods, including pressure, drop and sterilisation tests. This ensures that the packaging remains a reliable link in the medical supply chain.

Packaging Management

How do medical packaging fit into supply chain management?

In this article, you can read about how medical packaging contributes to safety, sterility and traceability within the supply chain. You will discover how it reduces costs, increases efficiency and, with innovations such as IoT tracking and reusable solutions, ensures a more sustainable chain.

Custom Design & Production

How are medical packages designed for transport?

Medical packaging for transport is designed to guarantee sterility, safety and reliability during every stage of the supply chain. By complying with international standards and sustainable design principles, it offers optimal protection and contributes to more efficient and safer healthcare logistics.

Custom Design & Production

EPP Packaging: The ideal solution for the medical supply chain

EPP is lightweight, strong and shock-absorbent, ensuring that medical equipment remains optimally protected during transport. The material is reusable and recyclable, which supports both sustainability and cost savings. Thanks to customisation, EPP offers packaging that perfectly meets the requirements of the medical sector.

Custom Design & Production

The EPP case: surprisingly versatile

EPP is lightweight, strong and easy to produce in any shape, making it ideal for sustainable packaging solutions. The material offers excellent protection against shocks, temperature fluctuations and chemicals, and is also fully recyclable.

Custom Design & Production

5 concerns when shipping medical devices

Shipping medical devices requires more than just sturdy packaging. Consider protection against damage, return logistics and alignment with your customer's processes to save costs and guarantee reliability. This article shares five practical points to consider that will help you minimise risks and optimise logistics.