Secondary & Distribution Packaging Manufacturer

Custom Secondary Packaging for Diagnostic Kits and Medical Devices

PM Packaging designs and manufactures custom paperboard and corrugated secondary packaging for professional diagnostic kits, medical devices and sealed device components. Available formats include folding cartons, multi-component kit boxes, paperboard inserts, partitions and protective corrugated shippers.

Packaging is developed around customer-supplied device dimensions, component lists, approved artwork, pack-out requirements and distribution conditions.

Manufacturing Scope Clarification: PM Packaging manufactures secondary and distribution packaging. We do not manufacture medical devices, diagnostic products, sterile barrier systems, plastic primary packages, pharmaceutical cartons or over-the-counter product packaging.

45+ Yrs Experience
G7 Print Standards
San Diego HQ & MX Plants
Secondary Packaging
Custom printed paperboard diagnostic kit cartons and multi-component kit boxes by PM Packaging

PM Secondary Packaging

Diagnostic Kit & Device Cartons

Secondary Only

What PM Packaging Manufactures

Verified secondary paperboard and corrugated packaging formats engineered for diagnostic kits and medical equipment lines:

Diagnostic Kit Cartons

Applications: Laboratory diagnostic kits, point-of-care kits, screening kits, calibration kits

Organized secondary paperboard boxes designed to house multi-component kits and documentation.

Multi-Component Kit Boxes

Applications: Sealed test components, cables, adapters, accessories, replacement parts

Structured cartons with custom die-cut dividers keeping components organized.

Medical Device Folding Cartons

Applications: Medical devices and accessories already in primary packages

Dimensional fit paperboard cartons with high-contrast printed graphics and barcode zones.

Paperboard Inserts & Dividers

Applications: Kit box component organization, layered presentation, document slots

Custom die-cut paperboard inserts engineered to organize components inside kit boxes.

Corrugated Secondary Packaging

Applications: Larger equipment accessories, diagnostic kit master cases, bulk kits

Heavy-duty corrugated containers designed for heavy packed weight and multi-unit shipments.

Protective Outer Shippers

Applications: Finished device cartons, kit boxes, master cases in parcel transit

ECT-rated corrugated master cases engineered for warehouse handling and shipping.

Primary, Secondary and Distribution Packaging

Understanding the boundaries between packaging categories ensures clear engineering scope and technical dieline development:

Packaging CategoryPrimary PurposePM Scope
Primary device packagingEncloses the individual device or component (pouch, tray, container)Manufactured by device maker (PM does not supply)
Sterile barrier systemMaintains sterility until point of useSpecialized system (PM does not offer)
Secondary packagingSurrounds one or more primary-packaged components for organization and presentationPrincipal Specialty of PM Packaging
Distribution packagingCorrugated master cases and outer shipping boxes for transit and handlingPrincipal Specialty of PM Packaging

Professional Diagnostic Kit Packaging

Secondary paperboard and corrugated packaging engineered for multi-component diagnostic kit programs used through professional channels:

Laboratory Diagnostic Kits

Structured secondary kit boxes designed to organize sealed diagnostic components for clinical laboratory environments.

Point-of-Care Diagnostic Kits

Multi-compartment paperboard cartons providing clear component presentation for professional clinical settings.

Sample-Collection Kits

Secondary cartons and outer shippers for multi-component sample collection programs organized by professional facilities.

Calibration & Control Kits

Secondary paperboard boxes with die-cut dividers housing sealed equipment calibration and control components.

Medical Device Secondary Packaging

Secondary paperboard and corrugated packaging for devices and accessories already in primary packages:

Small Medical Devices

Paperboard folding cartons engineered for devices or accessories already enclosed in required primary packages.

Equipment Accessories & Cables

Secondary cartons for sensors, adapters, cables, handheld accessories, and non-product-contact tools.

Device Component Kits

Organized secondary paperboard boxes for sets of accessories supplied together to equipment users.

Replacement & Service-Part Kits

Structured secondary boxes for equipment service components and replacement part programs.

Component Organization & Inner Dividers

A clearly organized secondary package can help manufacturers present kit components in a consistent order and simplify the packing process. We engineer paperboard inserts, die-cut compartments, layered trays, and document slots tailored to your primary component dimensions and pack-out sequence.

Artwork, Identification & Version Control

We manufacture secondary cartons around customer-supplied artwork, model numbers, high-contrast barcodes, lot code clear zones, and multi-language versions.

Regulatory Responsibility Note: PM Packaging prints customer-approved packaging artwork and specifications. The medical-device manufacturer and its qualified regulatory teams remain responsible for device classification, labeling content, regulatory review, validation and final compliance.

Production & Quality Requirements

Production requirements can be documented around the customer's approved specifications, artwork versions and acceptance criteria. Our processes include dimensional consistency checks, print inspection, barcode clarity verification, and documented production records.

Packaging for Manual & Automated Cartoning

When customers provide cartoning-equipment requirements and tolerances, carton structures can be developed for evaluation within the intended packing process, including straight-tuck, reverse-tuck, and auto-bottom styles.

Shipping & Distribution Packaging

Secondary and distribution packaging can be developed around the expected handling and shipping environment. We design ECT-rated corrugated master cases and inner partitions to protect secondary kit boxes during parcel distribution and warehouse transit.

Packaging Development Process

1

Scope Review

Confirm PM is supplying secondary or distribution packaging.

2

Component Audit

Document primary-packaged components, dimensions, and weights.

3

Layout & Order

Review the number and arrangement of components within the box.

4

Artwork Collection

Collect customer-approved labeling, graphics, and barcode specifications.

5

Pack-Out Method

Identify manual or automated cartoning and packing line needs.

6

Structural Engineering

Develop the paperboard carton, insert, or corrugated dieline structure.

7

Sample Production

Produce a structural sample or printed prototype for physical evaluation.

8

Fit & Shipping Review

Review component organization, pack-out speed, and master case fit.

9

Specification Finalization

Finalize customer-approved production dielines and print specifications.

10

Manufacturing

Manufacture secondary packaging under agreed quality specifications.

11

Recurring Supply

Support ongoing kit production schedules and versioned carton orders.

Secondary Packaging Materials & Printing

We manufacture secondary folding cartons using paperboard substrates, corrugated fluting profiles, high-contrast G7 lithographic printing, scuff-resistant aqueous coatings, and multi-version artwork runs.

Sustainable Secondary Packaging Choices

Paperboard and corrugated options with recycled content or certified fiber may be available depending on the package requirements. The recyclability of a finished package depends on its complete construction and local recycling infrastructure.

Single Face Lamination for Larger Device Kits

Single Face Lamination combines high-quality printed graphics with corrugated reinforcement. It may be appropriate for larger diagnostic kits, equipment accessory sets and professional device kits requiring more structural support than a conventional folding carton.

Project Case Studies & Evidence

Project Framework: Professional Diagnostic Kit

Multi-Component Diagnostic Kit Packaging

Engineered a secondary paperboard kit box with die-cut paperboard inserts to organize sealed components, accessories, and customer-supplied documentation.

Project Framework: Device Accessory Pack

Medical Equipment Cable & Sensor Secondary Cartons

Manufactured custom secondary folding cartons with high-contrast printed barcode areas for medical equipment accessories already in primary pouches.

Blister Cards & Pegboard Retail Solutions

Custom Blister Cards & Pegboard Merchandising

In addition to custom box packaging and folding cartons, PM Packaging manufactures high-performance heat-seal blister cards, trapped blister packaging, and hang-tab cards engineered for retail pegboard displays.

Heat-Seal & Trapped Blisters

Precision heat-seal coated paperboard backing cards that lock plastic bubbles firmly into place, preventing theft and card separation.

Reinforced Hang Tabs

Custom punch-holes (sombrero, delta, or round) engineered with reinforced fiber strength to withstand heavy shopper handling on retail pegs.

High-Chroma G7 Printing

Vibrant offset print quality on SBS or Kraft boards with anti-scuff coatings to ensure products pop on store pegs.

Multi-SKU Gang Runs

Efficiently manage multiple product SKUs, tool sizes, or colorways on shared print sheets (qikCombo) to reduce tooling costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

PM Packaging manufactures custom paperboard and corrugated secondary packaging, including folding cartons, multi-component kit boxes, paperboard inserts, and corrugated shipping containers for professional diagnostic kits, medical devices, and sealed device components.
We manufacture secondary paperboard kit boxes, die-cut component inserts, outer folding cartons, and master shipping cases designed to organize sealed diagnostic components, accessories, and documentation.
No. PM Packaging specializes in paperboard and corrugated secondary and distribution packaging. We do not manufacture primary device packages or sterile barrier systems.
No. This page is focused on secondary packaging for professional diagnostic kits and medical devices. PM Packaging is not positioning this service as over-the-counter drug or consumer OTC packaging.
No. PM Packaging manufactures secondary paperboard and corrugated packaging. We do not manufacture medical devices, diagnostic test liquids, reagents, or device components.
Yes, we engineer secondary folding cartons and kit boxes designed to hold devices or accessories that are already sealed in their required primary pouches or containers.
Yes, we design custom die-cut paperboard inserts and dividers to organize components, accessories, cables, and documentation inside secondary kit boxes.
Yes, we engineer paperboard inserts and carton dielines with dedicated document slots or compartments for customer-supplied instructions for use.
Yes! We utilize multi-SKU gang printing workflows (qikCombo) to produce multiple language versions, model variants, or regional artwork versions efficiently.
Yes, we manufacture heavy-duty ECT-rated corrugated master cases and shippers engineered to protect secondary kit boxes during distribution.
When customers provide cartoning-equipment requirements and tolerances, carton structures can be developed for evaluation within the intended packing process.
No. PM Packaging prints customer-approved packaging artwork and specifications. Final regulatory review, labeling approval, device classification, validation, and compliance remain the responsibility of the medical-device manufacturer and its qualified teams.
No. Final package validation, seal integrity testing, clinical validation, and regulatory submissions remain the sole responsibility of the medical device manufacturer.
To quote your project, we need your primary component dimensions, packed weight, component count per kit, target secondary format (carton/kit box/insert/shipper), quantity, and customer artwork specifications.
Paperboard and corrugated options with recycled content or certified fiber may be available depending on package requirements. The recyclability of a finished package depends on its complete construction and local recycling infrastructure.

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