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Fundamentals of Medical Device Packaging Course
Master The Materials, Design, and Compliance Essentials That Protect Patients and Power Product Success.
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Master the Fundamentals for Sterile, Compliant Medical Device Packaging
Created in partnership with the IoPP Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee, this hands-on course walks you through the fundamentals of designing and maintaining sterile, compliant, and high-performance packaging systems.
Join us for three interactive half-day sessions, February 2–4, 2026, at MD&M West in Anaheim, where you’ll explore the materials, processes, and standards that drive safe and successful packaging. Perfect for both new professionals and experienced engineers looking to stay current with the latest updates and best practices in the medical device industry.
Why Attend?
See the Future of Medical Device Packaging Firsthand
Interactive Sessions
This informal class encourages discussion and interaction with instructors and classmates.
Hands-On Learning
View and discuss actual medical device package samples as well as see live demonstrations of actual machinery at MD&M West.
Tangible Takeaways
Leave this course with a complete set of slides (provided in PDF format) to serve as a handy reference tool for the future.
CPE Credit Fulfillment
Completing this course earns you 11 CPE credits toward IoPP’s Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) requirements. You must attend all training days to earn your CPE credits and Certificate of Completion.
Course Topics
Materials in Sterile Barrier Packaging
Learn about the materials essential for creating effective sterile barrier packaging.
Designing Sterile Barrier Systems
Learn the intricacies of designing these vital systems.
Manufacturing Medical Device Packaging
Dive into the manufacturing processes specific to packaging for sterile medical devices.
Equipment Qualification and Process Validation
Understand how to qualify equipment and validate the processes used in this field.
Sterilization for Packaging Engineers
Gain insights into the sterilization methods crucial for medical device packaging.
Regulations and Standards
Familiarize yourself with the regulations, standards, and quality systems governing medical device packaging.
Risk Analysis and Design Assurance
Explore the methods of conducting risk analysis and ensuring design assurance in this specialized area.
CAPA, Troubleshooting, and Remediations
Learn about Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), troubleshooting techniques, and remediation strategies relevant to medical device packaging.
All tracks include access to free on-floor education and learning experiences across the expo floor.
Who Should Attend
Key Decision Makers
- Packaging Engineering Managers
- Manufacturing & Production Managers
- Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance Leaders
- Validation & Process Development Managers
Technical Professionals
- Packaging Engineers
- Process Validation Engineers
- Sterile Barrier System Designers
- Materials Engineers
Industry Specialists
- Quality Assurance & CAPA Specialists
- Sterilization and Microbiology Professionals
- Cleanroom and Sterile Packaging Technicians
- Sustainability and Lifecycle Optimization Leads
Who You’ll Meet
Join Our Community of Innovators
Packaging Innovators
Engage with engineers, materials scientists, and industry leaders advancing sterile barrier design, sustainable materials, and packaging technology.
Regulatory & Standards Experts
Gain clarity from professionals working with ISO, ASTM, and FDA guidelines to ensure packaging integrity, validation, and compliance.
Manufacturing & Quality
Assurance Peers
Collaborate with peers in production, testing, and quality control roles who are improving packaging consistency, durability, and cost-efficiency.
Session Agenda
Day 1
Overview:
Designing Packaging for Sterile Medical Devices
Learn the basics of sterile packaging material selection, sterile barrier system design, and sustainability considerations relating to medical device packaging.
11 a.m.: Light lunch
11:30 a.m.: Keynote/Introduction: What Do Medical Device Engineers Do?
12 p.m.: Materials Used for Sterile Barrier Packaging, Part I (Hands-On Workshop)
1 p.m.: Networking Activity
1:10 p.m.: Materials Used for Sterile Barrier Packaging, Part II (Hands-On Workshop)
2:10 p.m.: Break
2:20 p.m.: Designing Sterile Barrier Systems
3:50 p.m.: Break
4 p.m.: Sustainability and Medical Device Packaging
Day 2
Overview:
Manufacturing Packaging for Sterile Medical Devices
Get hands-on training on using sealing equipment and learn practical skills related to medical device packaging and manufacturing processes.
7 AM: Light breakfast
7:30 a.m.: Introduction
7:35 a.m.: Rotations on the show floor (5 minutes between each rotation)
7:40 a.m.: Rotation 1 - Processes for Converting and Sealing Pouches
8:05 a.m.: Rotation 2 - Processes for Sealing Trays
8:30 a.m.: Rotation 3 - Processes for Forming Trays
8:55 a.m.: Rotation 4 - Pouch and Lid Manufacturing
9:20 a.m.: Rotation 5 - Sterile Barrier Form-Fill-Seal Technologies
9:40 a.m.: Break
9:50 a.m.: Qualifying Equipment and Validating Processes Crash Course
10:50 a.m.: Break
11 a.m.: Sterilization of Medical Devices for Packaging Engineers
Day 3
Overview:
Quality/Regulatory Requirements for Medical Device Packaging
Learn about quality and regulatory requirements for medical device packaging.
7 a.m.: Light breakfast
7:30 a.m.M: Introduction
7:35 - 9:25 a.m.: Demonstration rotations (5 minutes between each rotation)
7:40 a.m.: Rotation 1 - Dye Testing
8:05 a.m.: Rotation 2 - Bubble Leak Testing
8:30 a.m.: Rotation 3 - Peel Strength
8:55 a.m.: Rotation 4 - Transit Simulation
9:25 a.m.: Break
9:35 a.m.: Regulations, Standards, and Quality Systems for Medical Device Packaging
10:35 a.m.: Break
10:45 a.m.: CAPA, Risk Analysis, Troubleshooting and Remediation Strategies
11:45 a.m.: Course close-out and evaluation survey
Choose The Pass Bundle That Works Best For You
Enhance your expertise with a full day of hands-on sterilization training, or bundle it with the three-day MedTech Conference for the complete experience. Deepen your understanding of how sterilization and packaging solutions intersect with medical device design, manufacturing, and regulatory innovation for safer, more efficient, and sustainable product lifecycles.
All passes include full access to the MD&M West expo and free on-floor education.
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