As medical device consumables become more complex, so does manufacturing them. Sterilization is becoming an increasing concern in the industry. To ensure the proper sterilization is in place, there are four key considerations during development:
- Balance of device functionality and bioburden elimination: Different sterilization methods have different degradation effects on materials making it important to evaluate the risks and decrease bioburden.
- Packaging design and distribution logistics: A sterile-packaged device is only as good as the packaging that maintains its sterility.
- Early de-risking of sterilizable or sterile-packaged devices: Performing informal testing during prototyping can ensure the design meets all requirements and minimize formal testing down the line.
- Validation and selection of fit-for-purpose cleanliness standards: The required cleanliness standard for the device and application should be heavily considered during the development stage.
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Tensentric is a team of highly experienced engineers developing a wide range of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic systems. Tensentric has completed over 300 development projects for clients in the medical device and IVD space since the company’s inception in 2009 and is ISO 13485:2016 certified for design and manufacturing. With capabilities for BSL-2 lab use, manufacturing process development, rapid prototyping, human factors validation and consulting, and in-house design for injection molding expertise, Tensentric is uniquely suited to a wide variety of medical device design, development, and manufacturing application.