Company insight Set a new standard
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has introduced kpNext MDR1, a sustainable, high-performance packaging film designed specifically for medical devices. This innovative film expands the kpNext brand beyond pharmaceutical blister films, offering medical device manufacturers a cutting-edge solution that meets the growing demand for environmentally responsible packaging.
pioneering medical device packaging film that extends the kpNext brand beyond pharmaceutical blister films and into the medical device sector. This innovative film is engineered to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions in healthcare.
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Sustainable and recyclable packaging kpNext MDR1 is an advanced copolyester film that provides medical device manufacturers with superior protection, clarity and processing performance – all while being fully compatible with the number-one PET recycling stream. This ensures that the film can be recycledin the RIC 1 stream, supporting environmental sustainability without compromising quality or performance.
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and integrity of packaged medical devices.
kpNext MDR1 is designed to be recycled and compatible in the RIC #1 recycling stream.
for expensive retooling, making it an optimal choice for modern medical device packaging.
Compliance and versatility The film is compliant with ISO 11607-1,
“kpNext MDR1 is an advanced copolyester film that provides medical device manufacturers with superior protection, clarity and processing performance – all while being fully compatible with the number-one PET recycling stream.”
Seamless integration and cost efficiency
A key advantage of kpNext MDR1 is its seamless integration into existing thermoforming lines. Unlike alternative substrate materials that can slow down production and increase costs, kpNext MDR1 serves as a plug-and-play solution, ensuring efficient and cost-effective manufacturing. This eliminates the need
ISO 10993-5, and applicable FDA and EU direct food contact regulations. It is suitable for a variety of medical device applications, including orthopaedic, endoscopy, neurological, cardiovascular, surgical, wound care, vision, dental and ENT devices. Additionally, kpNext MDR1 is compatible with common sterilisation methods such as ethylene oxide (EtO), gamma and E-beam, ensuring the safety
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Commitment to sustainability The introduction of kpNext MDR1 reinforces kp’s commitment to sustainability, allowing healthcare providers to prioritise environmental responsibility without sacrificing packaging quality or performance. This launch follows kp’s recent debut of SecondLife MD, another cutting-edge medical device film made with 50% certified recycled content. Together, kpNext MDR1 and SecondLife MD provide
a comprehensive range of sustainable packaging solutions, addressing recyclability and the use of recycled materials while cementing kp’s role as an innovator in the sector.
Global quality and reliability Manufactured under a single global specification, kpNext MDR1 ensures consistent quality and performance across regions, strengthening supply chain reliability. As sustainability becomes an increasing priority in healthcare, kpNext MDR1 offers a future- proof solution that aligns with industry trends and environmental goals. By choosing kpNext MDR1, medical device manufacturers can achieve both optimal performance and environmental responsibility, making it the ideal choice for next-generation medical device packaging. ●
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