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Packaging & Sterile Barrier

The barrier, what holds the device inside it, and what protects both.

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About packaging and the sterile barrier The single most useful distinction in this group: the sterile barrier system is what maintains sterility. Everything around it is protective packaging, and the two are qualified against different jobs.

What the barrier actually is

For a sterile single-use device, the barrier is usually a film laminate sealed to a porous web. The porous side lets sterilant in during processing and then resists microbial ingress afterwards — it is a filter, not a hole.

The seal is the barrier. Film and web are chosen to be sealable and to survive the process; the thing that fails and lets organisms in is almost always a seal, which is why seal integrity is the property that gets tested rather than material strength.

Sterilisation method decides most of the rest

Ethylene oxide needs a gas path, so the barrier has to be porous and the pack has to aerate. Radiation does not need a gas path at all, but it ages polymers — including the packaging. Steam adds heat and moisture that many device materials will not take.

These are not interchangeable, and the method is usually decided by the device rather than by the packaging. Picking packaging before the sterilisation method is settled tends to mean picking twice.

Shelf life is a claim that has to be earned

A shelf-life claim rests on evidence that the barrier still performs at the end of it. Accelerated ageing is how that evidence is usually generated in a reasonable timeframe, with real-time ageing running alongside to confirm it.

Distribution is the other half: the pack has to survive shipping to be a barrier on arrival. That is a separate qualification from ageing, and it is the one most often discovered late.

Presentation is a requirement, not a finish

How a pack opens determines whether the contents can be delivered to a sterile field without touching them. A chevron seal exists to give a controlled, even peel from a known starting point.

A pouch that opens by tearing, or that sheds fibres as it peels, has failed at its job even if the barrier held perfectly.

Standards that actually apply

ISO 11607-1: Packaging for terminally sterilised devices — requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems.
ISO 11607-2: Validation requirements for the forming, sealing and assembly processes. Part 1 is the what; part 2 is proving you can make it repeatably.
ASTM F1980: Accelerated ageing of sterile barrier systems — the standard practice behind most shelf-life evidence.
ASTM D4169: Performance testing of shipping containers. The distribution half of the qualification.

Listed because they bear on the choices above — not as a compliance checklist, and not as advice about which apply to your device.

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Supplier	Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus	Procurement
Amcor Flexibles Healthcare Mundelein, IL, USA / Zurich, Switzerland	High-barrier coextruded films, peelable sterilizable medical pouches ISO 13485 stated on site FDA registered · FEI 3003243311	RFQ ›
Pouches Amcor Flexibles Healthcare — Pouches Engineering Profile High-barrier coextruded films, peelable sterilizable medical pouches Key Specs: seal, film, peel Facility: Mundelein, IL, USA / Zurich, Switzerland Visit Amcor Flexibles Healthcare website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — found “New recycle-ready, high-barrier laminates for medical devices” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — found information only, not scored Matched: pouches · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — found “Amcor Winterbourne achieves ISO 13485:2016 certification, strengthening its” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — found Registered as AMCOR FLEXIBLES, LLC: FEI 3003243311; Contract Manufacturer, Manufacturer; Mundelein, IL · FDA record ↗ · checked 2026-10-20
Oliver Healthcare Packaging Grand Rapids, MI, USA / Venray, Netherlands	Tyvek/film chevron pouches, breathable header bags compliant with ISO 11607 ISO 13485 stated on site	RFQ ›
Pouches Oliver Healthcare Packaging — Pouches Engineering Profile Tyvek/film chevron pouches, breathable header bags compliant with ISO 11607 Key Specs: seal, film, peel Facility: Grand Rapids, MI, USA / Venray, Netherlands Visit Oliver Healthcare Packaging website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — found “Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — found information only, not scored Matched: pouches · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — found “ISO 13485:2016” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — not found No active openFDA registration matched this listing by name and location. That is common and expected for component makers, which are generally exempt (21 CFR 807.65(a)), and it says nothing about sites elsewhere. Locations searched: MI. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20
SteriPack Medical Clara, Ireland / Lakeland, FL, USA	Cleanroom pouch converting, foil moisture-barrier pouches, contract packaging	RFQ ›
Pouches SteriPack Medical — Pouches Engineering Profile Cleanroom pouch converting, foil moisture-barrier pouches, contract packaging Key Specs: seal, film, peel Facility: Clara, Ireland / Lakeland, FL, USA Visit SteriPack Medical website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — not checked TLS chain not verifiable by our client (UNABLE_TO_VERIFY_LEAF_SIGNATURE). Could not be checked, so it counts neither way. Site says it serves medical devices — not checked site not read (TLS chain not verifiable by our client (UNABLE_TO_VERIFY_LEAF_SIGNATURE)). Could not be checked, so it counts neither way. Site names this capability — not checked information only, not scored site not read (TLS chain not verifiable by our client (UNABLE_TO_VERIFY_LEAF_SIGNATURE)). Could not be checked, so it counts neither way. Site states ISO 13485 certification — not checked site not read (TLS chain not verifiable by our client (UNABLE_TO_VERIFY_LEAF_SIGNATURE)). Could not be checked, so it counts neither way. FDA establishment registration — not found No active openFDA registration matched this listing by name and location. That is common and expected for component makers, which are generally exempt (21 CFR 807.65(a)), and it says nothing about sites elsewhere. Locations searched: FL, IE. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20

Supplier	Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus	Procurement
Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Cranston, RI, USA / Venray, Netherlands	Medical rigid blister trays in medical-grade PETG, custom device-retaining cavities ISO 13485 stated on site FDA registered · FEI 3005581234	RFQ ›
Thermoformed Trays Nelipak Healthcare Packaging — Thermoformed Trays Engineering Profile Medical rigid blister trays in medical-grade PETG, custom device-retaining cavities Key Specs: cavity, flange, lid seal Facility: Cranston, RI, USA / Venray, Netherlands Visit Nelipak Healthcare Packaging website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — found “life-saving pharmaceutical and medical device products to” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — found information only, not scored Matched: thermoformed, trays · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — found “Quality Commitment with ISO 13485 Certification for Phoenix” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — found Registered as Nelipak Healthcare Packaging: FEI 3005581234; Contract Manufacturer; Clara, Offaly, IE · FDA record ↗ · site named on company’s own page ↗ · checked 2026-10-20
UFP Technologies Newburyport, MA, USA	Heavy-gauge rigid trays and combination thermoformed/foam protective packaging ISO 13485 stated on site FDA registered · FEI 3012456427	RFQ ›
Thermoformed Trays UFP Technologies — Thermoformed Trays Engineering Profile Heavy-gauge rigid trays and combination thermoformed/foam protective packaging Key Specs: cavity, flange, lid seal Facility: Newburyport, MA, USA Visit UFP Technologies website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — found “solutions primarily for medical devices and sterile” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — found information only, not scored Matched: thermoformed, trays · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — found “ISO 13485:2016 – Medical Devices” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — found Registered as UFP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.: FEI 3012456427; Contract Manufacturer; Newburyport, MA · FDA record ↗ · checked 2026-10-20
Placon (Barger) Elkhart, IN, USA	Precision thermoformed surgical kit trays, snap-fit catheter packaging ISO 13485 stated on site	RFQ ›
Thermoformed Trays Placon (Barger) — Thermoformed Trays Engineering Profile Precision thermoformed surgical kit trays, snap-fit catheter packaging Key Specs: cavity, flange, lid seal Facility: Elkhart, IN, USA Visit Placon (Barger) website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — found “that ensure your medical devices and products” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — found information only, not scored Matched: thermoforming, trays · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — found “ISO 13485” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — not found No active openFDA registration matched this listing by name and location. That is common and expected for component makers, which are generally exempt (21 CFR 807.65(a)), and it says nothing about sites elsewhere. Locations searched: IN. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20

Supplier	Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus	Procurement
Amcor Healthcare Packaging Zurich, Switzerland / Oshkosh, WI, USA	High-barrier peelable Tyvek lids for rigid blister trays ISO 13485 stated on site	RFQ ›
Coated Tyvek 1073B Lids Amcor Healthcare Packaging — Coated Tyvek 1073B Lids Engineering Profile High-barrier peelable Tyvek lids for rigid blister trays Key Specs: clean peel, seal indicator, chevron notch Facility: Zurich, Switzerland / Oshkosh, WI, USA Visit Amcor Healthcare Packaging website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — found “New recycle-ready, high-barrier laminates for medical devices” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — found information only, not scored Matched: lids, die cut · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — found “Amcor Winterbourne achieves ISO 13485:2016 certification, strengthening its” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — not found No active openFDA registration matched this listing by name and location. That is common and expected for component makers, which are generally exempt (21 CFR 807.65(a)), and it says nothing about sites elsewhere. Locations searched: WI, CH. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20
Beacon Converters Saddle Brook, NJ, USA	Custom printed and die-cut Tyvek lids with visual seal transfer verification ISO 13485 stated on site	RFQ ›
Coated Tyvek 1073B Lids Beacon Converters — Coated Tyvek 1073B Lids Engineering Profile Custom printed and die-cut Tyvek lids with visual seal transfer verification Key Specs: clean peel, seal indicator, chevron notch Facility: Saddle Brook, NJ, USA Visit Beacon Converters website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — found “Electro Surgical Devices” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — found information only, not scored Matched: lids, tyvek · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — found “An ISO 13485:2016 certified, third generation family business,” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — not found No active openFDA registration matched this listing by name and location. That is common and expected for component makers, which are generally exempt (21 CFR 807.65(a)), and it says nothing about sites elsewhere. Locations searched: NJ. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20
Oliver Healthcare Packaging Grand Rapids, MI, USA	Coated Tyvek 1073B die-cut heat-seal lids with chevron peel ISO 13485 stated on site	RFQ ›
Coated Tyvek 1073B Lids Oliver Healthcare Packaging — Coated Tyvek 1073B Lids Engineering Profile Coated Tyvek 1073B die-cut heat-seal lids with chevron peel Key Specs: clean peel, seal indicator, chevron notch Facility: Grand Rapids, MI, USA Visit Oliver Healthcare Packaging website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — found “Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — found information only, not scored Matched: lid, tyvek · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — found “ISO 13485:2016” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — not found No active openFDA registration matched this listing by name and location. That is common and expected for component makers, which are generally exempt (21 CFR 807.65(a)), and it says nothing about sites elsewhere. Locations searched: MI. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20

Supplier	Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus	Procurement
Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Cranston, RI, USA	Die-cut HDPE mounting cards engineered to prevent pouch puncture from sharp tips ISO 13485 stated on site FDA registered · FEI 3005581234	RFQ ›
Backer Cards & Inserts Nelipak Healthcare Packaging — Backer Cards & Inserts Engineering Profile Die-cut HDPE mounting cards engineered to prevent pouch puncture from sharp tips Key Specs: retention, presentation Facility: Cranston, RI, USA Visit Nelipak Healthcare Packaging website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — found “life-saving pharmaceutical and medical device products to” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — not found information only, not scored This category’s capability terms were not all found on the pages read. Looked for: “backer card…” or “insert card…” or “header card…” or “blister card…”. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — found “Quality Commitment with ISO 13485 Certification for Phoenix” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — found Registered as Nelipak Healthcare Packaging: FEI 3005581234; Contract Manufacturer; Clara, Offaly, IE · FDA record ↗ · site named on company’s own page ↗ · checked 2026-10-20
Oliver Healthcare Packaging Grand Rapids, MI, USA	High-density polyethylene (HDPE) die-cut backer cards with secure tab retention ISO 13485 stated on site	RFQ ›
Backer Cards & Inserts Oliver Healthcare Packaging — Backer Cards & Inserts Engineering Profile High-density polyethylene (HDPE) die-cut backer cards with secure tab retention Key Specs: retention, presentation Facility: Grand Rapids, MI, USA Visit Oliver Healthcare Packaging website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — found “Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — not found information only, not scored This category’s capability terms were not all found on the pages read. Looked for: “backer card…” or “insert card…” or “header card…” or “blister card…”. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — found “ISO 13485:2016” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — not found No active openFDA registration matched this listing by name and location. That is common and expected for component makers, which are generally exempt (21 CFR 807.65(a)), and it says nothing about sites elsewhere. Locations searched: MI. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20
Pacur Oshkosh, WI, USA	Extruded high-impact modified polyester and HDPE sheet for packaging cards	RFQ ›
Backer Cards & Inserts Pacur — Backer Cards & Inserts Engineering Profile Extruded high-impact modified polyester and HDPE sheet for packaging cards Key Specs: retention, presentation Facility: Oshkosh, WI, USA Visit Pacur website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — found “Serving the medical device packaging industry since” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — not found information only, not scored This category’s capability terms were not all found on the pages read. Looked for: “backer card…” or “insert card…” or “header card…” or “blister card…”. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — not found No statement of current ISO 13485 certification was found on the pages read. “Working toward” or “planned” does not count. (no ISO 13485 mention on 5 pages read) what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — not found No active openFDA registration matched this listing by name and location. That is common and expected for component makers, which are generally exempt (21 CFR 807.65(a)), and it says nothing about sites elsewhere. Locations searched: WI. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20

Supplier	Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus	Procurement
Sonoco Healthcare Hartsville, SC, USA	Temperature-assured insulated shippers and protective chipboard cartons ISO 13485 stated on site	RFQ ›
Cartons & Shippers Sonoco Healthcare — Cartons & Shippers Engineering Profile Temperature-assured insulated shippers and protective chipboard cartons Key Specs: protection, distribution Facility: Hartsville, SC, USA Visit Sonoco Healthcare website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — found “support the manufacturing of your medical device.” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — found information only, not scored Matched: corrugated · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — found “ISO 13485” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — not found No active openFDA registration matched this listing by name and location. That is common and expected for component makers, which are generally exempt (21 CFR 807.65(a)), and it says nothing about sites elsewhere. Locations searched: SC. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20
Smurfit Westrock Atlanta, GA, USA	Distribution corrugated packaging, humidity-resistant folding medical cartons	RFQ ›
Cartons & Shippers Smurfit Westrock — Cartons & Shippers Engineering Profile Distribution corrugated packaging, humidity-resistant folding medical cartons Key Specs: protection, distribution Facility: Atlanta, GA, USA Visit Smurfit Westrock website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — found “medical device packaging” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — found information only, not scored Matched: carton · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — not found No statement of current ISO 13485 certification was found on the pages read. “Working toward” or “planned” does not count. (no ISO 13485 mention on 10 pages read) what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — not found No active openFDA registration matched this listing by name and location. That is common and expected for component makers, which are generally exempt (21 CFR 807.65(a)), and it says nothing about sites elsewhere. Locations searched: GA. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20
Great Northern Corporation Appleton, WI, USA	ISTA-certified ISTA 2A/3A validated corrugated shippers and drop-test packaging	RFQ ›
Cartons & Shippers Great Northern Corporation — Cartons & Shippers Engineering Profile ISTA-certified ISTA 2A/3A validated corrugated shippers and drop-test packaging Key Specs: protection, distribution Facility: Appleton, WI, USA Visit Great Northern Corporation website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — not found No statement that it serves medical devices or medical device makers was found on the pages read. (no medical-market phrase in page body on 9 pages read) what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — found information only, not scored Matched: carton · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — not found No statement of current ISO 13485 certification was found on the pages read. “Working toward” or “planned” does not count. (no ISO 13485 mention on 9 pages read) what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — not found No active openFDA registration matched this listing by name and location. That is common and expected for component makers, which are generally exempt (21 CFR 807.65(a)), and it says nothing about sites elsewhere. Locations searched: WI. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20

Supplier	Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus	Procurement
CSP Technologies Auburn, AL, USA	Desiccant-vial technologies and active polymer moisture adsorption capsules ISO 13485 stated on site	RFQ ›
Medical Desiccant Canisters CSP Technologies — Medical Desiccant Canisters Engineering Profile Desiccant-vial technologies and active polymer moisture adsorption capsules Key Specs: USP molecular sieve, moisture adsorption, food grade Facility: Auburn, AL, USA Visit CSP Technologies website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — found “Medical devices and implants face a unique” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — found information only, not scored Matched: desiccant · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — found “Our facilities are ISO-9001, ISO-13485 and ISO-14001 certified.” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — not found No active openFDA registration matched this listing by name and location. That is common and expected for component makers, which are generally exempt (21 CFR 807.65(a)), and it says nothing about sites elsewhere. Locations searched: AL. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20
Multisorb Technologies Buffalo, NY, USA	Sorb-It silica gel and molecular sieve canisters for medical packaging ISO 13485 stated on site	RFQ ›
Medical Desiccant Canisters Multisorb Technologies — Medical Desiccant Canisters Engineering Profile Sorb-It silica gel and molecular sieve canisters for medical packaging Key Specs: USP molecular sieve, moisture adsorption, food grade Facility: Buffalo, NY, USA Visit Multisorb Technologies website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — found “Many medical devices and diagnostic products contain” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — found information only, not scored Matched: desiccants · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — found “ISO 13485:2016 Certification (India Site)” · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — not found No active openFDA registration matched this listing by name and location. That is common and expected for component makers, which are generally exempt (21 CFR 807.65(a)), and it says nothing about sites elsewhere. Locations searched: NY. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20
Clariant Healthcare Packaging Muttenz, Switzerland / Belen, NM, USA	Drop-in desiccant canisters and capsules for diagnostic kits and drug containers	RFQ ›
Medical Desiccant Canisters Clariant Healthcare Packaging — Medical Desiccant Canisters Engineering Profile Drop-in desiccant canisters and capsules for diagnostic kits and drug containers Key Specs: USP molecular sieve, moisture adsorption, food grade Facility: Muttenz, Switzerland / Belen, NM, USA Visit Clariant Healthcare Packaging website DRAFT RFQ SPECIFICATION › Attach 2D drawings (.dwg, .pdf) or 3D CAD (.step) to the RFQ. Evidence How evidence ratings work Website answers — yes HTTP 200 · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site says it serves medical devices — not found No statement that it serves medical devices or medical device makers was found on the pages read. (no medical-market phrase in page body on 8 pages read) what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site names this capability — found information only, not scored Matched: desiccants · source ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 Site states ISO 13485 certification — not found No statement of current ISO 13485 certification was found on the pages read. “Working toward” or “planned” does not count. (no ISO 13485 mention on 8 pages read) what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20 FDA establishment registration — not found No active openFDA registration matched this listing by name and location. That is common and expected for component makers, which are generally exempt (21 CFR 807.65(a)), and it says nothing about sites elsewhere. Locations searched: NM, CH. what was checked ↗ · checked 2026-10-20

What the barrier actually is

Sterilisation method decides most of the rest

Shelf life is a claim that has to be earned

Presentation is a requirement, not a finish

Standards that actually apply

Sterile Barrier System

Retention & Presentation

Protective Packaging

Component Catalog & Supplier Offerings

Amcor Flexibles Healthcare — Pouches Engineering Profile

Oliver Healthcare Packaging — Pouches Engineering Profile

SteriPack Medical — Pouches Engineering Profile

Nelipak Healthcare Packaging — Thermoformed Trays Engineering Profile

UFP Technologies — Thermoformed Trays Engineering Profile

Placon (Barger) — Thermoformed Trays Engineering Profile

Amcor Healthcare Packaging — Coated Tyvek 1073B Lids Engineering Profile

Beacon Converters — Coated Tyvek 1073B Lids Engineering Profile

Oliver Healthcare Packaging — Coated Tyvek 1073B Lids Engineering Profile

Beacon Converters — Gas-Permeable Header Bags Engineering Profile

Oliver Healthcare Packaging — Gas-Permeable Header Bags Engineering Profile

Rollprint Packaging Products — Gas-Permeable Header Bags Engineering Profile

Nelipak Healthcare Packaging — Backer Cards & Inserts Engineering Profile

Oliver Healthcare Packaging — Backer Cards & Inserts Engineering Profile

Pacur — Backer Cards & Inserts Engineering Profile

Sonoco Healthcare — Cartons & Shippers Engineering Profile

Smurfit Westrock — Cartons & Shippers Engineering Profile

Great Northern Corporation — Cartons & Shippers Engineering Profile

CSP Technologies — Medical Desiccant Canisters Engineering Profile

Multisorb Technologies — Medical Desiccant Canisters Engineering Profile

Clariant Healthcare Packaging — Medical Desiccant Canisters Engineering Profile