What shipping methods reduce dead on arrival for medical supplies?

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 shipping methods reduce dead on arrival for medical supplies?

Medical supplies remain viable only when temperature, shock and transit time stay under control during shipping. The right shipping method, specialized packaging and real-time monitoring reduce the risk of DOA. This supports reliable delivery, less product loss and stronger patient safety.

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.

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

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 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.

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 tested for safety?

Medical packaging must maintain its protective performance during transport, storage and use. Seal integrity, environmental and ageing tests provide demonstrable evidence of safety. This results in a validated packaging solution that meets relevant standards and regulations.

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.