
Bench Testing
Burst strength
Bubble leak test
Dye penetration
Peel strength
Visual inspections
Packaging system for terminally sterilized medical devices is to enable the sterilization physical protection and preservation of sterility up to the point of use and to provide an aseptic presentation. The sterile barrier system is essential for the safety of terminally sterilized
Burst strength
Bubble leak test
Dye penetration
Peel strength
Visual inspections
ISO 11607-1 (2006) – Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices – Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems
ISO 11607-2 (2006) – Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices – Part 2: Validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes
ASTM F88: 1997 Standard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials
ASTM F1140: 2013 Standard Test Methods for Internal Pressurization Failure Resistance of Unrestrained Packages
ASTM F1929: 2015 Standard Test Method for Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical Packaging by Dye Penetration
BS EN 868-5:2009 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices. Sealable pouches and reels of porous and plastic film construction. Requirements and test methods.