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edical device packaging, while critical to ensuring devices and components reach their destination in good order, is increasingly augmented by technology, positioning it as an integral part of a company’s broader supply chain management strategy.
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Whether finished devices or constituent parts, inventory visibility is paramount, especially in the currently fraught geopolitical landscape that has impacted medical device supply chains globally. With the implementation of technology such as radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking tags, observers highlight that packaging in the medtech industry is increasingly viewed as more than a “protective afterthought”; instead, it is seen as part
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Technology is advancing medical device packaging and pushing it into a more active role in supply chain management. Ross Law speaks with Peter Lynch of Stephen Gould, Bobby Nandi of OrthAlign and Cate Davis of Miebach Consulting about what smart packaging means for supply chain visibility, regulatory compliance and counterfeit risk.
of a company’s active risk-control infrastructure. Companies must take strategic care to realise the full benefit of packaging technology like RFID, but when used effectively, these tools can significantly improve supply chain management protocols. Smart packaging technology can strengthen tracking and oversight provisions. It can also play a meaningful role in mitigating the rising threat of counterfeit medical devices entering healthcare institutions and, in turn, address evolving regulatory requirements, including those mandated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, as technology use grows in medical packaging, companies must ensure investment is driven by clear operational needs and supported
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