Medical device packaging programs can become complex long before annual production volume becomes exceptionally large.
A manufacturer may have one core product platform that expands into dozens or hundreds of individual part numbers based on device size, model, accessory combination, or application. Many of these products use very similar secondary packaging.
The manufacturer needs enough differentiation to make each device configuration easy to identify while avoiding an unnecessary number of cartons, inserts, and materials.
When annual requirements reach hundreds of thousands or millions of packages across an entire product family, packaging standardization becomes particularly valuable.
Establish a controlled packaging architecture in which structures, materials, inserts, artwork systems, and production methods are standardized wherever possible while product-specific information remains tightly controlled.
Consider SFL for Larger or Heavier Medical Device Packaging
When device products become larger or heavier, conventional folding cartons may eventually reach practical structural limits. Single-face laminated packaging (SFL) provides an option for applications requiring more rigidity while still supporting strong printed graphics.
SFL is especially valuable for:
- Larger medical diagnostic devices
- Heavier component assemblies
- Multi-component surgical kits
- Equipment accessories and power supplies
- Products experiencing demanding distribution conditions
PM Packaging specializes in SFL, allowing manufacturers to incorporate the format into a broader secondary packaging architecture where additional structural support is appropriate.
High-Volume Secondary Packaging With PM Packaging
Medical device product families require packaging suppliers to manage both substantial production quantities and significant SKU complexity.
PM Packaging works with brands and product manufacturers on secondary packaging programs that may include:
- Folding cartons
- Single-face laminated (SFL) packaging
- Product inserts
- Multi-component packaging
- Multi-SKU packaging programs
PM Packaging's SFL capabilities provide an option for larger or heavier device products where additional structural rigidity is needed beyond a conventional folding carton.
Scale the Product Family Without Multiplying Packaging Complexity
Large medical device portfolios need product variation, but the packaging system does not need to become equally fragmented.
Standardize physical carton families, board specifications, inserts, and master cases while maintaining clear product-specific identification.
By treating secondary packaging as a portfolio-wide manufacturing system rather than a series of unrelated boxes, medical device manufacturers support larger product families without allowing complexity to grow unchecked.
Contact PM Packaging to discuss your medical device secondary packaging program, annual production quantities, part-number count, existing carton dimensions, product weights, insert requirements, pack-out process, and distribution needs. PM Packaging can help evaluate folding cartons, SFL structures, inserts, and standardized packaging platforms for large commercial product families.